Kew Gardens
Activity code: KG
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· A stunningly diverse wilderness of beautifully preserved nature
· See some of the rarest plants in the world in the Temperate House
· Find the hidden temples including the Tuscan designed Temple of Aeolus
Highlights
· Kew houses the largest and most diverse botanical collections in the world· A stunningly diverse wilderness of beautifully preserved nature
· See some of the rarest plants in the world in the Temperate House
· Find the hidden temples including the Tuscan designed Temple of Aeolus
Description
Additional Information
Please Note
- The treetop walkway, Climbers & Creepers, the Children’s Garden, the galleries, Kew Palace and Kew Explorer are currently closed
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Only adults with children are able to enter The Children's Garden along with their valid ticket
- Only registered disability assistance dogs are allowed in the gardens
- Bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, micro-scooters, balace bikes and other vehicles (except powered wheelchairs) must be left at the gate
- To protect the lawns ball games and sports are not permitted
- No food or drinks are allowed in the galleries
- The narrow Treetop Walkway is not suitable for mobility scooters and pushchairs
- Manual wheelchairs are welcome in the galleries, please leave buggies in the buggy park provided
- Customers will need to arrive within 45 minutes of their time slot
- The Orchids exhibition will be back in Feb 2021, and will be included in your ticket. Please organise a visiting time slot with reception upon arrival
Venue Information
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Surrey, TW9 3AB
Nearest Train Station: Kew Bridge
Nearest Underground Station: Kew Gardens
Bus Routes: 65, 391, 237, 267
Golden Tours act as an official agent for these activities, as such you are subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier.
Schedule
Kew Gardens opening times 2020/21
3 December 2020 to 17 January 2021
10:00am – 3:00pm (last entry 2:00pm)
Gardens closed all day on 24 and 25 December
18 January to 31 January 2021
10:00am – 4:15pm (last entry 3:15pm)
1 February to 28 February 2021
10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm)
1 March to 31 March 2021
10:00am* – 6:00pm (last entry 5:00pm)
*11am opening on 26, 27 and 28 March due to Richmond Runfest
Current closures:
3 December 2020 to 17 January 2021
10:00am – 3:00pm (last entry 2:00pm)
Gardens closed all day on 24 and 25 December
18 January to 31 January 2021
10:00am – 4:15pm (last entry 3:15pm)
1 February to 28 February 2021
10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm)
1 March to 31 March 2021
10:00am* – 6:00pm (last entry 5:00pm)
*11am opening on 26, 27 and 28 March due to Richmond Runfest
Current closures:
- Climbers and Creepers is permanently closed to make way for an exciting new attraction.
- The Marianne North Gallery is closed.
- The Kew Explorer is not running.
- The Pagoda, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and the Royal Palaces are all closed.
- The Library is not open to the public.
- The Treetop Walkway is closed.
- Some of our benches and toilets are closed off. Open toilets are noted on the map on arrival.
- The Kew Explorer land train is not running.
- The Badger Sett in the Natural Area is closed.
- The Minka House is closed.
- Parking is prohibited on Kew Road and limited around the area. Consider walking or cycling to us if you are able to.
- The limited number of lockers at Victoria Gate are currently closed.
- The Princess of Wales Conservatory will be closed from Monday 11 January 2021 — Friday 5 February 2021.