Is Kew Gardens part of National Trust?

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has a longstanding relationship with the National Trust, meaning National Trust members enjoy free entry to Wakehurst. However, we are funded and managed by RBG Kew, not the National Trust, which means we need to ask for a parking contribution to keep our future thriving.



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Kew Gardens is NOT a part of the National Trust - only its sister garden, Wakehurst Place, is.

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a non-departmental public body in the United Kingdom sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. An internationally important botanical research and education institution, it employs 1,100 staff. Its board of trustees is chaired by Dame Amelia Fawcett.

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“Can you use rhs membership to enter Kew Gardens please? ” No - the RHS and Kew don't have a reciprocal arrangement.

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Once inside, the green houses are superb, the orangery is really nice, the tree walkway is brilliant and the Japanese Gateway a great place to recharge. I visited on a cold, crisp Sunday in February. It was very busy, so will be packed on a Summer Sunday.

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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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If your membership card says '+ guest' after your name, you may bring a guest for free at our pay-to-enter places. Life members can't bring guests to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is for members only.

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With 180 registered parks and gardens, we care for the largest collection of historic gardens and parks in Europe – including many created by the most notable designers.

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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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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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Kew Gardens is a Grade II–listed London Underground and London Overground station in Kew, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It first opened in 1869 and is now managed by London Underground.

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Yes, for sure, but do not loose your ticket :-) Helpful? Helpful? Not normally a problem, just let them know on your way out - usually scan your ticket...

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Note: All the below groups can enter Kew Gardens for free: Under 4. Emergency service workers (with a Blue Light Card) and military personnel: Free. NHS workers will need to use the promo code to book and present their Blue Light card on arrival.

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The station, which is in Travelcard Zones 3 and 4, is served by both the District line on the London Underground and the North London line on the London Overground, and is situated midway between Gunnersbury and Richmond stations.

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