What time does Kew open?

Gardens open 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) The gardens are open for you to explore all year except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We may occasionally need to close attractions for maintenance or visitor safety. Please check for planned closures and visitor notices before you visit.



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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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Our shops are crammed with gorgeous homeware, award-winning books, stationary and gifts ideas. * Please note, entrance to the shops at Kew Gardens is not permitted without a valid entrance ticket to the Gardens.

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Visitors can access Kew Gardens via four entrance gates: Victoria Gate (TW9 3JR) Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AB) Brentford Gate (TW9 3AF)

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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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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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Can I take my own food with me? Picnics are allowed throughout Kew Gardens, so you can bring your own food and enjoy an outdoor lunch or snack.

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 Kew is also the home of important historical documents such as Domesday Book, which is held at The National Archives.

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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).

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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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You can travel from London to any Kew station using a London Travelcard. You can also get there using an Oyster card or contactless, but bear in mind that you won't be able to get 2FOR1 entry or discounted entry.

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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.

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Kew Gardens is a botanic garden in southwest London that houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world.

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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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Kew Gardens is a Grade II–listed London Underground and London Overground station in Kew, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

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Kew Gardens is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 16,351. Kew Gardens is in Queens County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Kew Gardens offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes.

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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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