'Top ten' things to see and do

These sights are 'unmissable'

There are dozens of famous and exciting sights at Kew Palace. We’ve chosen these as our 'must see' sights. Access to all these amazing sights is included in your admission ticket, unless otherwise stated.

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George III's waistcoat

This turquoise silk damask waistcoat that is probably one of the last items of clothing King George III wore before his death. It is one of the earliest examples of costume adapted for illness.
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Doll's house 

See the doll’s house made by the children of George III.  With its distinctive wallpaper and embroidered bed-pulls, it looks much like the palace interior known by the Georgian princesses.
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Madame Tussaud bust of George III

The amazing bust of George III is a reproduction taken from an original mould kept in Madame Tussauds’ archive. It’s astoundingly realistic. Why not see it for yourself and come face to face with a king!
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Queens Charlotte's chair

During her final days Queen Charlotte found it difficult to lie down and was more comfortable in this chair. She eventually died while resting here on Tuesday 17 November, 1818.
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People's Library

At Kew’s interactive People's Library explore the history of the palace and its residents, using touch screens, handling collections and copies of rare and unpublished materials.
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage

Discover our hidden gem, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, nearby in Kew Gardens. This delightful cottage was the family’s rustic retreat and venue informal picnics.
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Princesses’ bedrooms

Princess Elizabeth decorated her bedroom in the latest style. Come and decide what you make of her interior design skills. View restored and unrestored rooms.
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Jigsaw Cabinet

Jigsaw mapThis extraordinary cabinet contains some of the earliest jigsaw maps in existence, showing us the world as it would have been seen by the young George IV.
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Sunday evening tours

Step back in time on an exclusive evening tour of Kew Palace, led by one of our experts. Tickets £25 per person. Wine and nibbles included. 18 May - 21 Sept.
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Kids go free this Summer

Kew Palace is offering free entry for kids from 1 August until 28 September 2008. It's a great day out for the whole family.
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