A hidden royal home in Kew Gardens
Experience the intimate Kew Palace, home of George III and Queen Charlotte. Explore Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and admire the spectacular view from the Great Pagoda.
Visit
Opening times
Monday 11:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 11:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 11:00 - 16:30
Thursday 11:00 - 16:30
Friday 11:00 - 16:30
Saturday 11:00 - 16:30
Sunday 11:00 - 16:30
Last entry: 16:00.
Monday 11:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 11:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 11:00 - 16:30
Thursday 11:00 - 16:30
Friday 11:00 - 16:30
Saturday 11:00 - 16:30
Sunday 11:00 - 16:30
Last entry: 16:00.
Queen Charlotte's cottage: Weekends/bank holidays only: 11:30. Last entry 15:30.
Please check opening hours for any closures before a visit.
Tickets and prices
A ticket to Kew Gardens is required in order to access any site within Kew and must be purchased online via the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew website.
Climbing the Pagoda requires a separate ticket, which can also be booked via the Kew website.
- Kew Gardens tickets: Members enjoy a 10% discount on tickets and our guidebook and can visit the Great Pagoda and join Kew Palace daily tours free of charge.
Getting here
Kew Palace, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE
Parking - Brentford Gate, via Ferry Lane, near the Main Gate.
- £9.00 for a full day throughout the year. (300 spaces)
Highlights
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Great Pagoda
See The Great Pagoda at Kew Palace, now returned to its 18th-century splendour.
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Open
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
Hidden Spaces Tours
Discover the areas hidden behind the scenes at Kew Palace and find out where the royal servants lived and worked in our daily Hidden Spaces Tour. You will be guided by one of our costumed hosts, who will take you to the palace attic.
- 22 April to 28 September 2025
- 16:00 - 16:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
Royal Kew
Join one of our costumed hosts on a daily 30 minute tour featuring some of the key rooms in the palace to hear their stories and learn more about life for the royal family at Kew.
- 22 April to 28 September 2025
- 14:00 - 14:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
Queen Charlotte
Queen Charlotte was wife to King George III. They shared a happy life together, producing 15 children until their lives were changed and saddened by the King’s devastating mental illness. Nonetheless Charlotte remained steadfast and loyal to her husband.
George III's mental illness explored
Hear from our experts on our blog
Curator Polly Putnam explores what we know of George III's mental and physical illness, the misconceptions under which his doctors treated him, and his brutal but ineffective treatment at Kew.
Support us
As an independent charity, there are several ways you can support us.
Donate
Help us to conserve these historic buildings, ensuring they are here for future generations to enjoy. We raise all our own funds and depend on your support.
Become a member
Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, a 10% discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.
Become a patron
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