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
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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.

Queen Victoria's statue in Kensington Palace Gardens

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:

Palace highlights

Visit 'Palace highlights' and discover why these are not to be missed at Kew Palace:

 

More stories and characters...

Visit 'Discover the palaces' to find articles on:

Explore the collections

Discover some of the palaces' treasures, both those on display and those in storage, through images, stories and films.  Click here to find out more >