His Royal Highness The Prince Philip,
Duke of Edinburgh

Historic Royal Palaces joins the Royal Family and millions of people across the country in mourning the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Following the death of His Royal Highness, there will be changes to opening hours for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle. For further information, please read our FAQs page.

 

 

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Kew Palace

Please help us maintain a hidden royal home in Kew Gardens

Please help us maintain a hidden royal home in Kew Gardens

9 April 2021. Following the death of His Royal Highness, there will be changes to opening hours for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle. For further information, please read our FAQs page

Updated 10 March: Kew Palace is closed. In line with recent government announcements, we hope to welcome our visitors back to Kew Palace from 4 June 2021. More information to follow.

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.

Opening times

Kew Palace, the Kitchens and Queen Charlotte's Cottage and the Great Pagoda are currently closed.

Reopening 4 June 2021.

Tickets and prices

Buying your tickets online is the most convenient way to visit the palace

  • Kew Palace tickets: Entry is included in a ticket to Kew Gardens

Getting here

Kew Palace, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE

Parking - Brentford Gate, via Ferry Lane, near the Main Gate.

  • £7.00 for a full day throughout the year. (300 spaces)

Find out more about visiting

Discover a royal retreat hidden in Kew Gardens

Explore the home of the Georgian royals with your ticket to Kew Gardens.

Long shot of The Great Pagoda before restoration 2015

How you can help us

With a £100 million shortfall in our finances this year, and as a charity, we have never needed your support more. If you love the palaces and believe in what we do, please consider supporting us or by visiting our online shop.

A wax bust depicting King George III in military uniform. The King wears a white period-style wig and is placed in front of a brown, linenfold panelled wall

George III

A complex king, but cruelly labelled 'mad'.

Dinner tables set out for guests at an event at Kew Palace

Hire a venue

Once the family home of King George III, Queen Charlotte and their children, Kew Palace is one of London's most prestigious event venues.

Browse more history and stories

The South and West Fronts after conservation, 15 February 2018. Showing the external lift clad in lapped timber weather boarding.

The story of Kew Palace

Kew reflects the intimate personal and domestic life of Georgian kings and queens for much of the 18th century.

Today the interior of this tiny, atmospheric palace tells the powerful story of George III, his mental illness and the members of his family who lived and died here.

Support us

We are a charity and there are several ways you can support us.

The Great Pagoda, showing a close up view of a dragon carving roof decoration. The dragon has a curled tail and its wings are spread. Colours are primarily green and gold with touches of blue and red, including a red tongue. The Pagoda reopened to the public on 13 July 2018 following a five-year restoration project.

Make a donation

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.

A view looking north through the brick archway of a window from the Great Pagoda. Showing the Pagoda Vista. The roof of the Temperate House is just seen.

Join as 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.

The Great Pagoda ground floor after restoration 3 July 2018. Looking towards the closed doorway and showing interpretation detail, printed directly onto the south-west wall. Showing a diagram of the Great Pagoda and information entitled 'The Dragons' about the 2018 replacement of 80 hand-carved dragons which originally adorned the pagoda.

Become a patron

Step closer to history and join us for unique and amazing events as a patron of Historic Royal Palaces.