Is Kew Gardens buggy friendly?

The Gardens are mostly level and there's level or ramped access to most of the buildings. There is a buggy park at The Hive.



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Bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, micro-scooters, balance bikes and other vehicles (except powered wheelchairs) must be left at the gates. Do not remove any plants from our Gardens.

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Try this 3.2-mile loop trail near Richmond upon Thames, London. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

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Kew Gardens I would say. It has an excellent children area (free but you need to book your time slot online). The children's area has a water bit - maybe bring some back up clothes! Plus Kew Gardens is just wonderful to wander around and all the tropical houses are brilliant.

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Please note: Parking at Kew is extremely limited, with spaces in our car park available on a first come, first served basis. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to Kew, as we cannot guarantee available space in our car park.

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Although it's easy to fill a whole day and more exploring Kew Gardens' 132-hectare (326 acres) site, it's recommended to spend at least three to four hours to make the most of the gardens.

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The best time to visit Kew Gardens is early in the morning during the weekday to avoid overcrowding at the venue. Avoid visiting the Kew Gardens during weekends or public holidays as you can expect a maximum crowd during this period.

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What is Kew Gardens all about, you ask? Well, it includes more than 50,000 different plants in its living collection and over 7 million preserved specimens. It's not just a pretty space; it's a veritable treasure trove of plant-based knowledge, with over 750,000 volumes and illustrations contained in its library.

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By tube. Kew Gardens station is 500m from Victoria Gate. It is in Zone 3 and is served by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground.

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Although it's easy to fill a whole day and more exploring Kew Gardens' 132-hectare (326 acres) site, it's recommended to spend at least three to four hours to make the most of the gardens.

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Picnics are allowed throughout the Gardens. Seating at cafes and restaurants is reserved for visitors that have purchased food and drink at one of our catering outlets.

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Although it's easy to fill a whole day and more exploring Kew Gardens' 132-hectare (326 acres) site, it's recommended to spend at least three to four hours to make the most of the gardens.

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Kew is the location of the Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew Gardens), now a World Heritage Site, which includes Kew Palace. Kew is also the home of important historical documents such as Domesday Book, which is held at The National Archives.

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This historic landscape garden features elements that illustrate significant periods of the art of gardens from the 18th to the 20th centuries. The gardens house botanic collections (conserved plants, living plants and documents) that have been considerably enriched through the centuries.

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It takes an average of 1h 0m to travel from London to Kew Gardens by train, over a distance of around 7 miles (11 km). There are normally 210 trains per day travelling from London to Kew Gardens and tickets for this journey start from £6.40 when you book in advance.

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Top 11 Things To See At Kew Gardens
  1. #1: The Great Pagoda. Nestled within Kew Gardens is a true marvel of architecture and engineering, the Great Pagoda. ...
  2. #2: The Japanese Landscape. ...
  3. #5: Woodland Walk. ...
  4. #6: The Palm House. ...
  5. #7: The Marianne North Gallery. ...
  6. #9: The Hive. ...
  7. #3: Best Time To Visit Kew Gardens.


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Climb the 253 steps to the top of the Great Pagoda and marvel at spectacular views across London.

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