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Explore George III and Queen Charlotte's Royal Retreat

Explore George III and Queen Charlotte's Royal Retreat

Discover Kew (Now Closed for Winter)

Visit the intimate royal home of George III, Queen Charlotte and their children, hidden away in the scenic Kew Gardens.

Kew Palace is now closed for winter 2025.

Learn about 18th century culinary tastes in the Royal Kitchens, take a peek into George III’s library or follow in Queen Charlotte’s footsteps in her cottage.

Find out what life was like growing up as a royal child in the Princesses’ Bedrooms, climb the 253 steps of the historic Pagoda and enjoy stunning views of the gardens.

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The Great Pagoda

See The Great Pagoda at Kew Palace, now returned to its 18th-century splendour.

  • Closed for winter
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  • Separate ticket
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage

Discover a queen's rustic country retreat in the grounds of Kew Palace with a visit to Queen Charlotte’s Cottage.

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  • Included in Kew Gardens admission
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The Royal Kitchens

Get an insight into life 'below stairs' at Kew Palace in the Royal Kitchens, preserved as they were in 1818 during the reign of George III.

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  • Included in Kew Gardens admission
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Queen Charlotte's Bedroom and Ante-room

See Queen Charlotte's bedroom and dressing room where the Queen spent her final months - now including the wig from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

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  • Included in Kew Gardens admission
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Princesses’ Bedrooms

Wander the intimate bedrooms of Princesses Elizabeth, Augusta and Amelia, daughters of George III, at Kew Palace.

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  • Included in Kew Gardens admission
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George III’s Breakfast Room and Dining Room

Learn about how George III ate and his relationship with food during his treatment at Kew Palace.

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  • Included in Kew Gardens admission
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Queen Charlotte's Boudoir

A private sitting room where the Queen and her daughters passed hours waiting for news from doctors about the King's treatment.

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  • Included in Kew Gardens admission
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George III's Library and Ante Room

Discover George III's Library and Ante Room, which the King used while recuperating in 1804.

  • Closed for winter
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  • Included in Kew Gardens admission
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Kitchen Garden

Wander through the edible Kitchen Garden at Kew - a veritable sanctuary for wildlife, created to serve the royal family when staying at Kew Palace.

  • Closed for winter
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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