Kew Gardens is the Royal Botanic Garden in London and is one of the most important in the world, so it is not surprising that it is one of the most visited places in the British capital.
It is an extensive botanic garden, declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with many greenhouses that is located to the south-west of London, between Richmond Upon Thames and Kew.
Kew Botanic Gardens has the largest collection of living plants in the world, and is one of the world’s leading botanical research sites, serving as a place of learning and training for professional gardeners.
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What to see in Kew Gardens
- Palm House: Built between 1841 and 1849, it was the first large cast-iron structure to be built in England.
- The Temperate House: This is the largest Victorian glass and iron structure in existence.
- Kew Palace: Kew Palace , free admission with admission to the gardens. The kitchens of the Palace stand out.
- Princess of Wales Conservatory: Greenhouse in which 10 different climatic zones have been recreated.
- Treetop Walkway: Walk 18 meters high among the treetops.
- Great Pagoda: Inaugurated in 1762, with a height of 50 meters, the Kew Gardens Pagoda is one of the symbols of the botanical garden.
How to get to Kew Gardens in London
The best way to get there is by Underground (district line) or Overground to the Kew Gardens stop (London zone 4). If you are coming from central London, you will need to exit the station, cross the bridge that goes over the tracks and then follow the road straight ahead until you reach Kew Gardens.
Kew Gardens opening hours
Kew Gardens is open all year except December 24 and 25. In general, it opens every day at 10 a.m. until 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. in summer, 6 p.m. in October and 4 p.m. in winter, but for exact times check the official website.
Prices to visit Kew Gardens
Admission to visit Kew Gardens in London is £17 for adults; £5.00 children 4-16 and under 4 are free. It is possible to get the cheapest tickets by buying them online in advance, and this way you also save yourself the queues that it is important to keep in mind since if it is a good day it can be quite long! Remember that entry is free if you have a London Pass card .