Kew Gardens station is the nearest tube station to the garden. It is served by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground. The station is 500m from Victoria Gate.
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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.
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.
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.
All key concourse shops and services have level access. There are 2 platform(s) in the station. The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are Platform 1. The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are Platform 2.
Discover what's coming up this year at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. 2023 at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew will feature an array of new festivals and exhibitions at both Kew Gardens in London and Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in Sussex.
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.
Explore this 17.4-mile point-to-point trail near Lambeth, London. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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.