1. History and stories
    1. A building history
    2. Events timeline
    3. Palace people
    4. Palace highlights
  2. Plan your visit
  3. Tickets and prices
  4. Shopping
  5. Hire a venue
  6. Travel trade and groups
  7. Education & community
  8. What's on
  9. FAQs
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History and stories

Explore the surprising Kew Palace and uncover its intriguing stories

Discover for yourself some of Kew’s sights and stories, whether you’re planning your visit or just wanting to learn more about this beautiful palace and its history.

History of Kew Palace

A history of Kew Palace's development and a timeline of some of the palace's most significant events:

Palace people

Meet interesting characters associated with Kew Palace:

Historic hotspots

Visit the spot where these events actually took place:

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