Is Kew Gardens in London worth visiting?

As one of the most famous gardens in the world, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is a top destination for visitors to the UK. With nearly 2 million visitors last year, Kew Gardens is the second most visited paid attraction in England.



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How Much Time? It is suggested that most people take around three hours to explore the whole of the length of the Gardens. (It is about one mile across and takes about 40 minutes to walk across.)

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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 Kew is also the home of important historical documents such as Domesday Book, which is held at The National Archives.

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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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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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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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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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Visiting during autumn means you get to truly appreciate the changing seasons and the crisp golden leaves. The Treetop Walkway is especially beautiful at this time of year.

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The affluent suburb of Kew is known as the home of one of the most famous botanic gardens in the world, but it is also a popular location with families looking for culture, green space, beautiful homes and a relaxed lifestyle.

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Photography permits This allows you to shoot in the Gardens during the Garden opening hours on a pre-arranged date. The permit does not include access to the Gardens and all visitors must pay the Garden entrance fee on arrival.

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Standing 18 metres (59 feet) tall and 200 metres (656 feet) long, the walkway affords a stunning bird's eye view across the Gardens as well as offering an opportunity to experience the ecosystem of the forest canopy.

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