Kew Gardens is not located within London's Congestion Zone. It is included in the ULEZ. We recommend checking the ULEZ before you travel if driving by car, details can be found here.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kew Gardens parking facilities are limited. Spaces are typically provided on a first-come, first-served basis. It is advised to arrive early at Kew Gardens as the slots get easily occupied.
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is a world-leading scientific organisation, showcasing the largest living collection of plants and fungi in its 330-acre Garden just 30 minutes from central London.
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.
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.
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.
Living in Kew Gardens offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kew Gardens there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Kew Gardens and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Kew Gardens are above average.