What time does the car park open at Kew Gardens?

The car park for Kew Garden parking opens at 9:30am and closes 30 minutes after the gardens close. Overnight parking is not available at the Kew Gardens car park.



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Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm) Please check for planned closures and visitor notices before you visit.

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Parking (Kew Gardens Station) The venue does have its own car park.

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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.

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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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Useful stuff to know 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. We may occasionally need to close our restaurants for private events or essential maintenance.

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Kew Gardens Parking Around Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Parking is not allowed on Kew Road (A307)
  • You will need to pay to park in visitor spaces at Kew Gardens using RingGo.
  • It is recommended to use Just Park app to find the closest parking spots near Kew Gardens.


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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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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.

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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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Parking around Kew Gardens Try the Just Park app to find parking near Kew Gardens.

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Useful stuff to know 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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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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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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Kew Gardens is the perfect place for picnics - please stick to grassy areas and don't bring barbecues or picnic furniture. No commercial activities may be undertaken in the Gardens except as part of Kew authorised events.

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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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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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