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Kew Gardens are a spectacular 300 acre Royal Botanical Garden

Palm House in the beautiful Kew Gardens Photo courtesy Kew Gardens

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 Temperate House: The world's largest remaining glasshouse from the Victorian era with an area of 53,000 square feet and reaching a height of 63 feet. The Temperate House preserves a large collection of sub-tropical and temperate region plants from around the world including endagered varieties which are being propagated to help reestablish them in their original locations.
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.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes.

Kew Gardens Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address: Richmond, UK

Phone: 020 8332 5655

Official Website: Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Absolutely beautiful. The gardens and all facilities are so well maintained by very welcoming and friendly staff. We had a wonderful day walking around the whole park and can’t wait to return. The treetop walkway has amazing views but being very windy the platform wobbled which was a bit unsettling.
Liam Dooley - in the last week

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4 Star Rating It is a very nice place with lots of greenhouses and places to visit. It wasn't too busy and the weather was nice as well. I would recommend going in spring or summer so you can see all the fruits/growth, as I went before and the plants were still bare. Kew gardens is a massive place with lots to explore, so make sure yo get comfortable trainers and a map to navigate the place.
Perhaps - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Kew Gardens is honestly magical and a fantastic activity to enjoy with family or friends. As soon as you enter, you feel connected to nature. It's a great experience, especially when you live in the city and need a break from urban life. The entire park is well-maintained, clean and has plenty of staff members available to assist you. I highly recommend allocating more than 2 hours to fully appreciate everything it has to offer and consider visiting in the morning to avoid rushing before closing time. While everything in the park is worth seeing, Diana’s Conservatory is a must-visit; the diversity of vegetation is remarkable. I loved every moment of it!
Dino Masovic - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Wonderful garden, with well kept plants and trees, everywhere you looked it was beautiful and smelled wonderful. Getting there was super easy with abundant transport links, the price is well worth it especially when paid in advanced , even better if you have a membership cause you can spend the whole day there and not notice the time pass by. Staff was amazing and welcoming with their knowledge of the gardens and plants. Highly recommend it for the whole family.
Rage Reaver - in the last week

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5 Star Rating It is a place that should be visited and seen with the family. However, if you have a small child, visit the botanical parks first and then go to the children's playground. Your child will have great fun here. It would be a good idea to have your child's waterproof play clothes or spare clothes with you. There is a nice cafe right next to the playground for you to relax and there are also toilets. Enjoy.
Mahide Uz - a month ago

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Directions

Tube Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
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.