Kew Palace, a small royal residence, was built around 1631 by Dutch merchant Samuel Fortrey. Used by the Royal Family from 1728, it became a permanent home for them in 1781 under King George III. After Queen Charlotte's death in 1818, the untouched Royal Kitchens at Kew are now open to visitors, offering a glimpse into Georgian culinary life and the roles of kitchen servants. Access to the...
Kew Palace, a small royal residence, was built around 1631 by Dutch merchant Samuel Fortrey. Used by the Royal Family from 1728, it became a permanent home for them in 1781 under King George III. After Queen Charlotte's death in 1818, the untouched Royal Kitchens at Kew are now open to visitors, offering a glimpse into Georgian culinary life and the roles of kitchen servants. Access to the kitchens is included in the Kew Palace admission ticket and is free for HRP members.
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Kew Gardens: Entry Ticket
- Admission to Kew Gardens
- Admission to Kew Palace (closed in winter)
- Access to the temporary exhibitions
- Access to the art galleries (Marianne North and Shirley Sherwood), greenhouses and the Treetop Walkway
- Map and guide to the highlights of the season
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Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens occupy a whopping 121 hectares and have been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 2003. The abundant flora and fauna will make you forget that you're in the London metropolis!
Inside the gardens, you'll find an 18th-century Chinese pagoda, ornamental buildings, speciality plant houses, and a breathtaking treetop walkway that runs through the canopy of a forest glade and consists of a 200-metre walkway 18 metres above the ground.
The grounds are also home to Kew Palace, initially bought by George III as a palace for the royal children. Many princes and princesses have been raised here. Later, it was put into use as a summer residence for the British Royals.
Opening hours
Monday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |