Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket
Overview
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See floral splendor and scenery without leaving London on a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew! Commonly known as Kew Gardens, the UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises 326 acres (121 hectares) of beautiful scenery with rare plants from around the world. Head inside with your Kew Gardens ticket and explore at leisure.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
**Customers under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an Adult
Please note that last entry into the Gardens is 14:30, as we close at 15:15.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Head inside Kew Gardens and then spend as little or as much time as you like exploring London’s finest botanical gardens. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew Gardens consists of acres of tranquil grounds with one of the world’s largest collections of plants. Either walk around at leisure or join one of the free guided walking tours that take place daily in the gardens. Stroll around admiring highlights like the Azalea Garden, Minka House and Bamboo Garden in the center of the park. Check out the 17th century-style Queen’s Garden near Kew Palace (also known as the Dutch House), and see several of Kew’s oldest sculptures that were donated by the British Royal Family. Perhaps take a walk along the Rhizotron and Xstrara Treetop Walkway, and stroll through the crowns of oak trees at a height of 59 feet (18m), seeing birdlife, fungi and lichen up close. Watch out for the 10-storey Pagoda in the southwest corner of the gardens, and wander along the Holly Walk, seeing trees that have grown there for over 130 years. Bask in balmy tropical temperatures inside Temperate House – the world’s largest surviving Victorian glasshouse – and see a spectacular array of African plants and sub-tropical trees and palms. In the center of the beautiful building is a Chilean Wine Palm, which is said to be one of the world’s tallest indoor plants. With plenty of leafy picnic areas, as well as four cafés on site, you can eat lunch inside the gardens (own expense), or simply sit down and relax in between seeing all the rich flora and fauna.
What‘s Included
Admission ticket
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pagoda (open Apr-Sep)
Entry to events (such as Orchid Festival and Christmas at Kew)
Meeting points
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kew United Kingdom
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Key Gardens Admission Ticket
Reviews
1,169 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spoilt day.
E1879CPchristopherg,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Beautiful grounds attention to detail on the grounds plants etc. Catering absolutely disgusting poorly run to slow and poor choice. As a professional caterer I would be out of business if I attempted to run like this. It spoilt our experience we had a fantastic visit during illuminated period catering first class. Bring back private catering. You just don't know how to Cater for large numbers.
Amazing orchid displays in gardens that are always wonderful.
407daphnep,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went for the orchid festival, on until 8 March. We've been going for years and I didn't think they could impress me with anything new but this time they really did! Not just a profusion of beautiful orchids, which they always do, but this time the combination of art, culture and beauty was amazing. Perhaps that's why, also for the first time, the visitors all shuffled slowly past and there was a (fairly fast-moving) queue to get in. I also stopped to watch the very interesting film about orchids, their propagation and conservation. I was very glad to have seen it all. The only slightly discordant thing was the constant encouragement from attendants to move along into unused spaces on the path (unused because there the view was obstructed by other people's backs). We'd all waited patiently to get in and to move along, without asking anyone else to hurry up, so it was galling to be hurried along ourselves. I then went walking as usual among the trees and flowers and felt even happier in the everyday beauty of nature, that will still be there when the special show is over.
Peaceful and well-maintained gardens
morgandanie,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I visited Kew Gardens during a trip and really enjoyed the calm atmosphere. The garden are beautifully maintained, with plenty of space to walk around and take your time. There is a great mix of plants, greenhouses, and open areas, and it never felt rushed or overcrowded. It is an ideal place to relax, learn a bit, and enjoy nature. Definitely worthy a visit if you are nearby.
Underwhelming Christmas at Kew
Stormrunes,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I have been going to Christmas at Kew for years sadly I do not know what happened this year totally underwhelming no show at the end over the lake really disappointed .I had taken other members of my family after saying how good it was sadly not this year it just didn’t feel very Christmassy at all so disappointed what happened Kew you never normally disappoint.
Must-see
guillaumep209,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Must-see days... then even more incredible nights... With Christmas at kew a fantastic stroll with sound and light, incredible... Two hours of walking and fairy tales... business, absolutely during your stay in London during the holidays
Christmas spirit guaranteed
Lyckopuffen,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Christmas at Kew - magical walking trail with music, light games and playground for the whole family, which needs to be booked in advance. Cozy to warm up with hot cider along the way. Guaranteed Christmas spirit. However, expensive to eat on site, churros burned.
Excellent winter lights
Travelmatt2023,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best light trail we’ve been to, really stunning and made us appreciate the beauty of winter more because of the clever use of the lights in the gardens. We went in on a late evening slot in November and couldn’t believe how quiet it was - didn’t have to queue for anything and seeing the family of foxes playing at the end was the perfect finale!
Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, magical place.
GiuliaEtoile,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easily accessible by tube, Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens is a magical place, even in late November. The greenhouses, the paths in the park, the fairytale landscape: swans, ducks, geese and even foxes. Nature is celebrated here, in every season; for me, it is a must-see place in London. There are a number of cafés and a gift shop on site. There are also bathrooms for the public, all very well maintained.
Mediocre
Ishamil,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Lotsa lights very nice. Getting to the food / street food section the price's were absolutely appalling !!!! The food looked awful in my opinion 😕 the only food that looked edible were the pizza's cooked fresh,
Kew Gardens Christmas lights poor
Euan6666,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Sadly really terrible this year. Been going for years and sadly this will be last time as clearly they've cut the budget - no water light show, no lights high in trees as you arrive, no lights on sky trail, poor lights everywhere else. And too busy. Shame and now we will try elsewhere.
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