Kew Gardens

Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.

The plants of the Palm house growing around a pathway through the greenery

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Weekdays: 10am to 7pm (last entry 6pm)

Members: 8am to 7pm (last entry 6pm)

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

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Enjoy unlimited entry, special discounts, and exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes tours and expert talks.

What's in the Gardens

From the vast Arboretum to an Alpine rock garden, there's something to see in every corner.

Temperate House

Discover rare and threatened plants in the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse.

Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden

Read the latest Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden developments in blogs from our horticulture team.
What you can see

Eating and drinking

Enjoy tasty seasonal food and drink at our cafés and restaurants. Takeaway, indoor and outdoor seating available.

Eating and drinking at Kew

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

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.

What's on

Included with entry | Exhibitions | Accessible

Marc Quinn: Light into Life

A major new art exhibition inspired by nature and science.
4 May to 29 September 2024
Sold Out
Evenings

After Hours: Art classes with 2B or Not 2B Collective

Creative workshops inspired by nature and diverse bodies. Garden entry included.
Selected dates in June, July and August
Tours and talks | Family friendly

Kew Explorer land train

Enjoy a guided tour around the Gardens on the Kew Explorer land train and learn about Kew's flora and fauna, historic buildings and vital conservation work.
Daily from 11am
Events and activities at Kew
Dark yellow sunflower petals viewed from the side

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

Read & watch

    Wollemi pines growing in Coates wood, Wakehurst
    5 August 2024

    Wonderful Wollemi: the curious conifers

    Jessica Hayne
    White drops of latex coming from a round green opium poppy seed pod
    1 August 2024

    Five medicinal plants that changed the game

    Eddie Johnston
    A girl with red curly hair and a toddler boy walking through green shady woodlands
    29 July 2024

    Enjoy a family day out in nature at Wakehurst this summer

    Lydia Shellien-Walker, Ellie Wilson
More to read & watch
Drone shot of Loder valley at Wakehurst. The woodland is green with a river running through. Th sky is slightly grey and moody

Visit Wakehurst

Explore our wild botanic garden in Sussex, with 500 acres of ornamental gardens, woodlands and a nature reserve.

Visit Wakehurst