Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens are a spectacular 300 acre Royal Botanical Garden

The stunning 300 acre Kew Gardens is only 30 minutes from central London and is more than worth the trip. You can easily reach the gardens on the tube.
The gardens grew from an exotic garden in Kew Park started by Lord Capel John. They were later expanded by Augusta, the Dowager Princess of Wales, who had a number of garden structures built. Of these a Chinese Pagoda built in 1761 is still there today. Over the years the gardens and their collection continued to grow under the direction of different individuals. In 1840 the gardens became a National Botanical Garden.
The Kew Gardens offer so much to explore and one can easily spend a full day or more here. Some of the top attractions include:
- The Palm House: A curvaceous glasshouse first completed in 1848 in which palm trees and tropical plants from around the world thrive in a warm moist environment.
- The Princess of Wales Conservatory: A newer conservatory that has 10 different climate zones all managed by computer.
- The Great Pagoda: The oldest structure still in the Gardens, the Great Pagoda, built in 1761 has 10 floors, stands 163 feet high and is 49 feet in diameter at the base.
- Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway: This new attraction takes you both below ground to the root zone of the trees as well as along a 660 foot long walkway 60 feet above the Arboretum that stretches between the Temperate House and the Lake
All of the above are set in a beautiful park setting. These are just a few of the many things to see and discover in these beautiful gardens which are now recognized as a World Heritage Site. If you love plants and gardens, visiting the Kew Gardens is a must during your London Vacation.
The Kew Gardens are open daily, except December 24th and 25th, from 10am. Kew Palace is open to the public during Spring and Summer from April through to the last weekend in September.
For more information about the Kew Gardens and their admission charges visit their official website.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Kew Gardens
Fee: Yes.Closed Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website.
- Monday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Category: Botanical Gardens Local Flavor
Address:
Richmond TW9 3AB
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8332 5655
Reviews
Elaine Y. Jul-04-2023
I have heard about Kew gardens all my life and have finally decided to visit and spend a whole day there. Getting there was easy via tube. After getting... Read More
S. C. Aug-10-2023
I'm not sure that Kew really lives up to its hype, or is worth its high ticket price. I don't mean that it isn't nice, because it is. But London has so many... Read More
Cynthia V. May-17-2023
I came here as I was staying in nearby Richmond and could not have imagined how much I enjoyed my time here. This place is absolutely massive - almost mind... Read More
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Directions
Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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District and Overground Lines | Kew Station | 8 Minutes |
How to get to Kew Gardens by Tube
From Kew Gardens Station walk west along Station Parade, then right on High Park Road, then right on Sandycombe Road followed by a quick left onto Lichfield Road. The entrance to Kew Gardens is at the west end of Lichfield.
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Lake and Sackler Crossing in Kew Gardens Photo courtesy Kew Gardens -
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