Visit Kew

There is so much to see and do on a visit to Kew Gardens. Here's some essential information to help plan your trip.

Several white and pink roses growing in front of a large glasshouse

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Get the best value tickets by booking online. Find out more about tickets and prices.

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Weekdays: 10am to 7pm (last entry 6pm)

Members: 8am to 7pm (last entry 6pm)

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Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited.

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Enjoy unlimited entry, special discounts, and exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes tours and expert talks.

All the essentials

Eating and drinking

Enjoy tasty seasonal food and drink at our cafés and restaurants. Takeaway, indoor and outdoor seating available.

Shopping

Our shops are crammed with gorgeous homeware, award-winning books, stationery and gift ideas.

Plants

Our incredible living plant collections are among the largest and most diverse in the world.

We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also check our planned closures before your visit to avoid disappointment.

Look out for our reusable cup scheme at Victoria Plaza Café – through this pilot, we’re hoping to save over 20 thousand single-use cups! Please help us tackle waste by returning your cup via the blue return points around Victoria Plaza.

Inside the Palm House

Kew needs you

If you love Kew, help us conserve the world’s plants and fungi and protect the millions of lives that depend on them.

Group visits

We are now accepting group bookings with reduced ticket prices for groups of 15 or more. We also offer private tours and meal vouchers.

Accessibility

We welcome visitors with disabilities, their carers, family members and friends to enjoy the Gardens.

Toilets and facilities

Find our toilets and facilities across the Gardens.

Maps

Have a look at our general and accessibility maps to get the most of your visit.

Ways to save at Kew Gardens

Make the most of your visit to Kew with a selection of discounts; affordable food and drink options; free tours, events and exhibitions; and budget transport options.

Security

Learn about the security measures in place to help protect you during your visit.

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