Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Surrey

Type:Botanic Garden

Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

About

Delve into a rainforest, stroll a soaring walkway amidst tree canopies and explore the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse at Kew Gardens.

4.5 acres of gardens under glass reach up to 27 degrees Celsius, guaranteeing year-round warmth. Kew Gardens provides a unique day out with four cafes and restaurants, four gallery spaces and a serene lake and water-lily ponds.

Combine a visit to Kew Gardens with Kew Palace. Step inside and explore a beautiful royal retreat comprising princesses’ bedrooms, an intimate dining room and the newly restored Georgian Royal Kitchens.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew Gardens has the world’s largest and most diverse botanical collections under its care. It is also an internationally-respected centre of scientific excellence carrying out groundbreaking research and conservation programmes across the world ensuring a sustainable future for plants and people.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The South Circular (A205) passes the north-east corner of Kew Gardens and Kew Road (A307) forms the eastern border. From the West : take M4 (exit Junction 2) or A4. Upon reaching the Chiswick roundabout, follow signs to Kew Gardens to join the A205 and cross the River Thames at Kew Bridge. Turn right immediately after the bridge on Kew Green, and then right down Ferry Lane to reach the Kew Gardens car park.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens Rail Station, which is approximately 0.2 miles from Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and Kew Bridge Station, which is approximately 0.5 miles from the gardens.

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