Groups at Kew Palace

Ten or more people qualify for group prices and conditions. Larger group visits for this intimate palace are recommended to stagger entry in 15-minute intervals, however you can also offer individual group members the chance to add the palace visit to their gardens entry, contact us for all the options.

Palace information for groups

Kew Palace and Kew Gardens joint ticket

A group outside Kew Palace Enjoy two great historic attractions in one single great day out with a joint Kew Palace and Kew Gardens ticket. This great value package for groups is just £14.85 per adult and £12.75 for concessions. Children under 16 go free. Please note that tickets must be pre-booked. To book a joint ticket, please call +44 (0) 20 8332 5648 or email groups@kew.org.

New in 2012! Royal Kitchens at Kew

Kew Kitchens lockup image Opening 18 May 2012 groups can set foot in the royal kitchens where George III and his family's meals were prepared. Learn from your host about the people who worked here and discover the amazing variety of food that was served up and how. Admission to the kitchens is also included in your great value joint ticket.

Guides and tours at the palace

Our Welcome Centre introduces the story of the palace, so don't let your groups miss it.

Special guided tours are available by arrangement each day. Our guides can take up to 12 visitors on each tour.

Groups who are already visiting the palace can also now book a tour of the exquisite Queen Charlotte’s Cottage. Tours are available in the morning or afternoon slots from Tuesday to Friday.

And for the first time, from mid May to the end of September, evening tours of Kew Palace will be available. Tours start at 17.00 and include an expert guide around the palace into areas not normally open to the public, finishing in the Tudor Undercroft.

Getting here and coach parking

Coach parking is free of charge on Kew Road after 10.00.

Groups walking from Kew Bridge station should allow 15 minutes to get to the palace. Find out more about getting to Kew Palace by road and public transport.

Food and shopping for groups

The Welcome Centre shop offers a selection of gifts including the Kew guidebook and an illustrated history of Kew Palace, written by our own curators. Find out more about shopping online and by mail order.

Groups can also arrange lunches and afternoon teas in the nearby Orangery Restaurant.

Booking and contacting us

Group admission rates for Kew Palace

Please note; in order to visit Kew Palace, situated with the Royal Botanic Gardens you will need to also purchase a Gardens entry ticket.

Kew Palace ticket 2 April - 30 September 2012*	Group rate (min. 10 visitors)
Adult	£4.77
Child (under 16)	Free
Concessions**	£4.05

**Student with ID or senior citizen (over 60)

Or telephone the information line
Tel: +44 (0)20 3166 6311
Fax: +44 (0)20 3166 6310

Joint Kew Palace and Kew Gardens ticket 2 April - 30 September 2012*	Group rate (min. 10 visitors)
Adult	£14.85
Child (under 16)	Free
Concessions**	£12.75

Please note that joint tickets must be pre-booked. To book a joint Kew Palace and Kew Gardens ticket, please call +44 (0) 20 8332 5648 or email groups@kew.org

* Group bookings can be made for visits between 01 October 2012 and 31 March 2013 even though the palace is closed to the general public. These must be pre-booked and it is advised that the palace in unheated in the winter months, contact 020 3166 6140.

For further information please contact us at groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk

Special interest group? Please contact Kew Palace directly on 0203 166 6140 or kewpalace@hrp.org.uk to discuss your requirements.

To book groups in advance, please contact our partners at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew at groups@kew.org or telephone +44 (0)20 8332 5648.