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Essential information for visiting Kew Palace

Essential information for visiting Kew Palace

Kew Palace, the Great Pagoda, the Kitchens and Queen Charlotte's Cottage are closed for winter and will re-open on 05 April 2019.

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)

Tickets and prices

Tickets for Kew Gardens must be purchased in order to access Kew Palace.

  • Kew Palace tickets: Entry is via the Kew Gardens ticket

Opening times

Kew Palace, the Great Pagoda and the Royal Kitchens will re-open on 05 April 2019.

Queen Charlotte's Cottage will re-open at the weekends only from 06 April 2019.

Visit essentials

Facilities

We offer all the essential facilities and a few you may not expect, including advice and tips for a perfect day out.

  • Toilets and Cloakrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Health and Safety advice
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Accessibility

We do everything we can to ensure disabled visitors enjoy the full palace experience.

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Eating

Whether you just want a snack or fancy a sit down meal, there are plenty of options to suit your taste.

Kew Palace is situated within Royal Bontaic Gardens, Kew. There are many great places to eat in the surrounding gardens.

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Shopping

Looking for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence?

You can shop for Historic Royal Palaces items online, and non-EU residents can buy tax-free.

Shop online

Group visits

There are special offers and discounts for groups of 20 or more.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew offer reduced admission for group bookings.

Plan your group visit

School visits

There are currently no Historic Royal Palaces school visit packages available at Kew Palace. 

To discuss a school visit, contact the Kew learning team via email on kewlearning@hrp.org,uk 

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Guests on a tour in the Kitchen Garden.
Tours and talks

Guided Tours

Discover the stories behind George III's private retreat with a private guided tour of Kew Palace with our costumed hosts.

Closed until spring 2019

Kew Palace

Separate ticket (advanced booking required)

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Queen Charlotte's Cottage surrounded by trees and garden under a blue sky
Things to see

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.

Closed until 06 April 2019

Kew Palace

11:00-15:50

Included in Kew Gardens admission

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A Georgian cook in red and white overalls prepares food in the Royal Kitchens at Kew Palace
Things to see

The Royal Kitchens

Get a fascinating insight into Georgian life at Kew Palace in the Royal Kitchens, preserved as they were in 1818.

Closed until 05 April 2019

Kew Palace

Included in Kew Gardens admission

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