Where is Kew compared to Buckingham Palace?

No small feat considering Kew Palace, which is set within the grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, is flanked by Windsor Castle 18 miles to the west and Buckingham Palace eight miles to the east, not to mention Hampton Court Palace nine miles to the south.



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From July-October each year, visitors can walk through 19 of the magnificent State Rooms and explore the Palace's Garden. During most of the year Buckingham Palace is the office and London residence of The King and Queen. But since 1993, during the summer months, the palace is open to the public.

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Etymology. The name Kew, recorded in 1327 as Cayho, is a combination of two words: the Old French kai (landing place; quay derives from this) and Old English hoh (spur of land). The land spur is formed by the bend in the Thames.

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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 Gardens by Tube Served by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground, the Kew Gardens station is 500m from Victoria Gate. It is in Zone 3.

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There is no formal dress code required to enter the Palace. Toilets and baby-care facilities are located in the garden, this is at the end of the route through the Palace. There are no toilet facilities at the start of the visitor route.

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Though the Palace is generally not open to the public, during summer you can visit its State Apartments (admission charge) and see the Queen's large garden and collection of artwork. You can however see the Changing of the Guard for free at 11.30 am every morning during summer and every second morning during winter.

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Inside Clarence House: King Charles and Camilla's official London residence. Clarence House has been home to King Charles III and Queen Camilla for almost 20 years. The pair moved in during 2003 and will continue to call it home until renovation works at Buckingham Palace are completed.

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