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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Parking (Kew Gardens Station)The venue does have its own car park.
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.
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.
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.
The easiest entrance for visitors coming from Kew Pier is Elizabeth Gate (postcode TW9 3AB). Elizabeth Gate is a 0.2 mile walk from Kew Pier across Kew Green.
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.
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.
The majority of past visitors leave Kew Gardens wishing they had more time to explore its many acres, so try to reserve at least a full afternoon to spend at the gardens (or two hours minimum).
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.
Parking around Kew GardensFrom Monday 3 May 2021, you will need to pay to park in visitor spaces at Kew Green using RingGo. Try the Just Park app to find parking near Kew Gardens.
Photography permitsThis 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.
Spring (April to May) is when the garden start showing signs of new blooms and starts displaying its eye-catching flora collections. Summer (June to August) is the time when the flowers and deciduous trees are in its best form.