Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

814 reviews

2 hrs 30 min · typically 2–3 hours total

Admire the unique landscapes, iconic architecture, and a vast collection of living plants with a visit to Kew Gardens.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Outdoors
Gardens

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Adult 13–64 years

£20.00£22.22

Child 4–12 yearsi

£14.00£15.56

Estimated total · £20.00

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Overview

Explore unique landscapes, iconic architecture, and a vast collection of living plants at London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kew Gardens grows more flower species across its 121 hectares than any other garden in the world. It’s the world’s leading botanic garden, where rare and ancient varieties of plants make up the diverse and dynamic landscape.

Explore ten different climatic zones in the Princess of Wales Conservatory, discover over 30,000 different species of plants from tropical rainforests and temperate climates, and get up high and walk amongst the forest canopy.

You can also experience a multi-sensory exhibit at a unique installation, The Hive. This 17-metre tall, open-air structure is designed to encapsulate the story of the honeybee and the importance of pollination through sound and touch.

Location

Royal Botanic Garden, Kew
TW9 3AB Richmond

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Ravi E.
Aug 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Marcus G.
May 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. even though it was a busy day.

Ines P.
May 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Hanna D.
May 2025
We’d happily do this again. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, we’d echo the hype online.

Oliver P.
Apr 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. worth blocking a half-day for.

James C.
Feb 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. Plenty of time to explore afterward, we’d echo the hype online.

Aria Y.
Oct 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. worth blocking a half-day for.

Elena W.
Mar 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. we’d echo the hype online. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Felix T.
May 2026
Well organized from start to finish. worth blocking a half-day for.

Oliver W.
Jan 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, easily one of the highlights of our trip. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Elena Z.
Sep 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Highlights matched what was advertised, matching what friends told us—but better in person. (Afternoon crowds were predictable.)

Yuki B.
May 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Aria J.
Aug 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Felix D.
Jul 2025
We’d happily do this again. Views exceeded our expectations, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Priya Z.
Dec 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

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