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FAMILY PASS MEMBERS ONLY: Kew Gardens Entry Tickets, 10% off

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey

A breath of fresh air in one of the world's largest botanical gardens

Suitable for 0-100 years

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Kew Gardens is the perfect family day out, explore gorgeous landscapes and gardens, stroll along a soaring treetop walkway, wander through tropical glasshouses and discover shady woodlands. It's an amazing way to get the kids playing outdoors and learning about the importance of plants at the same time.

Plus with the exciting new Children's Garden the size of 40 tennis courts, there's hidden treasures and adventures around every corner - from a high canopy walk to sunken trampolines!
This fun, interactive space to climb, run, jump and explore everything that a plant needs to grow will have kids having fun and learning all about science. (please see dates and prices tab for ticketing information)

  • Explore the Temperate House, the greatest glasshouse in the world, and learn about some of our planets rarest and most threatened plants
  • Take a ride on the land train and enjoy a guided tour – additional fee applies
  • Delve into the secret world of the bee, in multi-sensory installation, The Hive
  • Have fun exploring botanically-themed play area, Climbers and Creepers
  • Warm up in a tropical rainforest in the Palm House and explore a variety of climates in the Princess of Wales Conservatory
  • Log Trail - Balance, hop and skip along the Log Trail. It's the perfect place to play and let off steam.
  • Woodland Walk - Follow the raised trail through some of Britain's best-loved native trees and plants. Spot ladybirds, centipedes, beetles and spiders living in the bug hotels.
  • Giant Badger Sett - Explore the secret underground world of badgers in the life-sized sett. 


New Exhibition: The Secret Lives of Plants! Until September 2021

Get ready to explore six large-scale, immersive art installations that showcase the UK's diverse habitats, from moorlands and meadows to coastal cliffs. Created by Vaughn Bell, you'll be able to pop up in spaces like meadows, hedgerows, sand dunes and coastal habitats.

After indulging your eyes, give your ears a treat. Stand beneath a sound dome and hear the inner workings of trees created by sound artist Alex Metcalfe, then listen to the melancholic sound of plants captured using technology by composer Jason Singh.

Before you leave, sit back and relax in the seating installation by architectural designer Paul Cocksedge, there's a wave of wooden arches that will let you feel at one with nature. Expect to have your imagination captured and a seed planted in your mind of the incredible biodiversity that surrounds you not just on the British isles, but in your day-to-day environment.

Dates and Prices

Dates: 

  • Opening Times: 10:00-19:00
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00- 20:00
  • Last admission: 1 hour before closing
  • Please note that you have to arrive on time for your selected time slot. If you arrive later than 45 minutes after your timeslot you will be refused admission without refund

What is included in your ticket:

  • Access to Kew Gardens
  • Access to the art galleries (Marianne North and Shirley Sherwood), Kew Palace, greenhouses and the Treetop Walkway - currently closed
  • Map and guide to the highlights of the season
  • Access to the Children's Garden (90-minute session; first-come, first-served) - currently closed


Prices:

  • Adult (17-59) (£15.75)
  • Reduced Ticket (£13.95) - Seniors (60+) and visitors with disabilities (with valid ID)
  • Youth (16-24) / Student (£7.89) - With valid (student) ID
  • Child (4-16) (£4.50)
Need to Know
  • Treetop Walkway is currently closed for maintenance
  • Christmas at Kew not included
  • Please note the Land train carries an additional on the spot charge.
  • Non-refundable.
  • Image Credits: RGB Kew
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Plan your Visit

Address and Contact Info

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew
Kew
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 3AB

Nearest Station: Kew Gardens station
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