World's Largest Botanical Garden
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Yes, booking your Kew Gardens tickets online in advance is strongly recommended to skip long queues at the gates, and ensure smooth access during peak seasons.
What are the absolute must-see highlights?
Top highlights include the iconic Victorian Palm House, the towering Treetop Walkway, the immersive Hive installation, and the expansive Princess of Wales Conservatory, home to multiple distinct climate zones.
What are the opening hours?
Kew Gardens opens daily starting at 10:00 AM. Closing times vary by season—typically 6:00 PM (last entry 5:30 PM) during peak summer months, and earlier around 3:15 PM (last entry 2:30 PM) during the winter off-peak season.
Check here the complete timetables.
How do I get to the Gardens by public transport?
Kew Gardens is easily accessible via the London Underground (District Line) or London Overground to Kew Gardens Station (Zone 3), which is juat 500-meter walk from the Victoria Gate entrance. Local buses also service the area frequently.
Are dogs and pets allowed inside the Gardens?
No, pets are not permitted inside Kew Gardens, with the exception of registered assistance and guide dogs.
A bit of history...
Kew Gardens started in 1759, when Princess Augusta, mother of King George III, founded a nine-acre botanic garden within the grounds at Kew.
With over 8.5 million items and 30 thousand species, some of which already extinct in the wild, Kew Gardens houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world.
With your ticket you will be able to visit some landmark sites like Kew Palace, the 10-story Chinese pagoda, the Hive – a big structure that simulates the life within a beehive – and even a cascading waterfall. Tickets to Kew Gardens will also allow you to visit the Temperate House – the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world, home to 1,500 plant species.
Get the best view of the gardens from the Treetop Walkway where you can see the grounds atop the foliage, and get an unique vantage point of the park. Ground yourself again with a trip to the art galleries: the Marianne North Gallery that hosts art from around the world, while the Shirley Sherwood Gallery contains botanical art.
To plan your visit more into detail, or if you have any questions, feel free to check our F.A.Q. here.