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Essential information for visiting Kew Palace.

Getting here

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

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 Royal Kitchens
1 April–1 October 10.30–17.30

Last admission: 17.00

Queen Charlotte’s Cottage
Weekends and Bank Holidays in summer: 11.00–15.50

Please check for information on closures and notices

Visit essentials

Accessibility

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

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Palace 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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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.

View restaurants near the palace

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 

Explore what's on

The Royal Kitchens

Unused from Queen Charlotte’s death in 1818 through to their recent restoration, the Royal Kitchens offer a fascinating insight into Georgian life at Kew Palace.

Open daily

Highlights

Madame Tussaud bust of George III

Recreated using Madame Tussaud’s original mould, this glorious full colour bust of George III can be seen on display at Kew Palace.

Open daily

Highlights Things to see

Queen Charlotte's Cottage

Hidden within the grounds of Kew Palace is Queen Charlotte’s cottage, a rustic country retreat that remains open for public viewing.

Open weekends and bank holidays

Things to see

11.00-15.50