Kew Gardens: Tickets

Kew Gardens Tickets and Information

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• Kew Gardens Address: Richmond, TW9 3AB, London
• Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 19:00. Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00

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Is Kew Gardens Worth Visiting

• We definitely think so, yes!
• It’s one of the largest botanical gardens in the world and one of our bestsellers!

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What You See At Kew Gardens‍

• Rare plants
• Glasshouses
• Art Galleries
• Just under 300 acres to explore!

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About Kew Gardens in London‍

Kew Gardens London (Royal Botanic Gardens Kew), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Richmond upon Thames, covers just under 300 acres or around 151 hectares that is made up of gardens, art galleries, Kew Palace, glasshouses, a tree top walkway and lots of open space for families to walk around and enjoy.

Kew Gardens dates back to the 18th century when it was founded as a private garden by Princess Augusta, the mother of King George III. It was later expanded and developed by subsequent monarchs and became a significant centre for botanical research and plant conservation.

The gardens are home to an extensive collection of more than 50,000 plants from all over the world, which actually makes it one of the most diverse botanical gardens in the world! They also have millions of preserved plant specimens and a vast library of botanical literature.

Things to see at Kew Gardens

• The Palm House: A Victorian-era glasshouse with beautiful tropical plants.
• The Temperate House: The largest surviving Victorian glasshouse. It was opened in the 19th century and is very popular.
• Great Broad Walk Borders: A 320-metre long walkway with various plants and trees which are arranged into themes.
• The Princess of Wales Conservatory: Home to plants from different climates and environments around the world.
• The Kew Pagoda: The famous striking Chinese-style pagoda that was originally built in the 18th century.
• 2500 Year Old Plant: The worlds oldest pot plant - the famous encephalartos woodii.
• Kew Palace: Which sits in the estate dates back to 1631 and was built for a wealthy Flemish merchant called Samuel Fortrey. It wasn't a Royal Palace at the time.
• Arboretum: The arboretum at Kew Gardens is special. Its got more than 14,000 trees, of which some are rare, ancient and from different places around the world.
• Rock Garden: Another amazing area of Kew Gardens is the vast Rock Garden which was created in the late 1800's and features beautiful and exotic plants and flowers as well as waterfalls.

Kew Gardens plays a vital role in plant conservation efforts worldwide and it houses the 'Millennium Seed Bank', which is a project aimed at conserving seeds from around the world to safeguard against extinction. Kew scientists conduct research on plant biodiversity, ecology, and genetics to support conservation initiatives.

Kew Gardens was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2003, along with its sister garden, Wakehurst Place, in recognition of its cultural and scientific significance!

A great place to visit as a family as it offers a fun day out and great way to entertain the kids!