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Kew Gardens and Palace Tickets

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Opening Hours

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  • Key Gardens Opening Times:
  • April to August: 10.00 10 19.00 (Monday to Thursday), 10.00 to 20.00 (Friday to Sunday).
  • September: 10.00 to 19.00.
  • October and March: 10.00 to 18.00.
  • 28 October to 20 November and January: 10.00 to 16.00.
  • 21 November to December: 10.00 to 15.30.
  • February: 10.00 to 17.00.
  • Last entrance is always 1 hour prior to closing time.
  • Walking Tour Departure Times:
  • Daily at 11.00 and 13.30.

    • Duration

    clock3 to 4 hours

    What It Is

    • Kew Gardens were founded in the year 1840. Now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this incredible open-air botanic museum is one of the most unique places to visit in London.
    • A world apart from the polluted streets and noisy roads of Central London, Kew Gardens offer a peaceful retreat for local London's as well as international visitors.
    • Inside this whopping 121-hectare garden you can find an over 30,000 varieties of plants as well as a treetop trail suspended 18 metres above the ground, two innovative art galleries, and a Tropical rainforest containing plants from The Americas, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Africa.
    • As if that wasn't cool enough, the Tropical Rainforest is hosted by the largest Glasshouse of the Victorian era (now a Grade 1 listed building).
    • Without a doubt Kew Gardens is one of the most unique UNESCO protected sites in Britain.

    Your Experience With Kew Gardens and Palace Tickets

    • Take a day away from the London traffic to immerse yourself in the beautiful smells, colours and sights of Kew Gardens.
    • Enjoy the novelty of a tropical rainforest filled with exotic plants on the outskirts of a busy city.
    • Feel like you're walking in the midst of a great forest when you visit the gardens Arboretum.
    • Walk 18 metres above the ground and take in views of the 121-hectare gardens.
    • Soak in the fresh citrus scents of the 10 story Orangery.
    • Learn about Kew Gardens on a free walking tour of the site.
    • Fast track your entrance with a skip the line entrance ticket and explore the gardens at your own leisure.

    What Kew Gardens and Palace Tickets Includes?

    • Entrance ticket to Kew Gardens.
    • Access to the Treetop Walkway, Kew Palace, Art Galleries, and Gardens Under Glass.
    • Free walking tour of the gardens.
    • Free map and seasonal guide to Kew Gardens.

    Things Before Go

    • Mobile tickets are accepted so there is no need to print your ticket.
    • Key Palace will be closed during the winter months (September to March).

    Tips

    • We recommend taking a minute to look at your free map and plan a route around the gardens to avoid missing the highlights or having to double back.

    Is It Suitable for Me?

    • Perfect for nature lovers and for people who who'd like to experience some peace and quiet inside the busy British Capital.
    • A perfect place to visit for a family outing, kids can enjoy playing in the fresh air of the botanical gardens and share a picnic or cafe sandwiched.
    • Attractions within the Kew Gardens combine nature with art and history so this excursion should please a wide variety of people and personalities.

    Travellers Talk

    • Travellers on TripAdvisor have given this attraction and overall 4.5 out of 5-star score.
    • On Get your Guide the Kew Gardens has 4.6 out of 5 and on Viator the attraction has a full 5 out of 5-stars from happy visitors.
    • Reviews describe the Kew botanic gardens as a hidden gem " and beautifully understated.
    • Some comments mention that the queues are a bit confusing but overall reviews are very positive.
    • Visitors have also mentioned that Kew Gardens has a good selection of food available in the onsite cafe.

    Best Times to Visit

    • You van visit Kew Gardens all year round.
    • The gardens are most impressive during the spring and summer.

    Ticket Information


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      Routes/Attractions

      • Kew Gardens and Palace.
      • Art Galleries: Shirley Sherwood Botanic Gallery and Marianne North Gallery
      • Tree Top Walkway.
      • Orangery (10 story Pagoda)
      • Mosque
      • Temperate Gardens.

      Address / Pick up Location

      • Meeting Point: you can go directly to the entrance (Lichfield Road) without queueing.
      • Address: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond TW9 3AB, United Kingdom, London.
      • Directions:
      • Bus: take line 391 to

      Disabled Access

      • Kew Gardens are fully wheelchair accessible (including the treetop walkway).

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