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

Book tickets

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

Opening times

Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Getting here

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.

Eating and drinking

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

Shopping

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

Plants

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

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

Evenings | Family friendly | Food and drink

Christmas at Kew

Enter a botanical world filled with seasonal cheer...
Selected dates, 14 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
Exhibitions | Included with entry

THE SINGH TWINS: Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire

Exploring art, empire and the enduring significance of plants.
11 October 2025 to 12 April 2026
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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
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.

Read & watch

Small toadstool in the rain
6 November 2025

What can I do at Kew when it rains?

Ellie Wilson
A round headed rampion flower in a meadow. The logos of the Millennium Seed Bank 25th anniversary and the Changing Chaulk project are overlaid
29 October 2025

From Seeds to Skylarks

Isabel Negri
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.

Browse our online shop

15% off your first order in our Kew Online Shop. Free UK standard delivery over £50.