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

Keeping cool at Kew: The Gardens offer many areas of natural shade and public drinking fountains throughout. Please see our map or speak to staff upon entry to help you plan a comfortable visit. Please remember to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen during this hot weather. 

Book tickets

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

Opening times

Weekdays, 10am to 7pm (last entry 6pm)
Weekends and Bank Holidays, 10am to 8pm (last entry 7pm)

Directions

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

Become a member

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.

Eating at Kew Gardens

Shopping

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

Shopping at Kew

Plants

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

Plants at Kew Gardens

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.

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.

Protect Kew’s future

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.

Group visits to Kew Gardens

Accessibility

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

Accessibility at Kew Gardens

Toilets and facilities

Find our toilets and facilities across the Gardens.

Facilities at Kew Gardens

Maps

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

Maps of Kew Gardens

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.

Ways to save

Trails

From the perfect first date to seasonal family activities, get the most out of your visit to Kew with our tailored trails.

Trails at Kew Gardens

What's in the Gardens

Natural Area 

Weave your way into the wildness of Kew’s Natural Area, 37 acres of classic woodland.

Rock Garden

A dramatic valley carved through the landscape with wild-collected plants from six mountainous regions of the world.
More Kew Gardens highlights

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