Revive and refresh in the gardens surrounding Kew Palace
The Orangery
Relax near the palace at this beautiful Grade I listed building. Enjoy seasonal dishes, afternoon tea and hot drinks.
Opening Times
- Daily: 10.00 – 15.00 (hot counter 11.45 – 14.30)
Picnics
Why not enjoy a picnic in Kew Gardens or on the benches outside the palace?
EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
Queen Charlotte’s Christmas
Visit the Royal Kitchens at Kew Palace this Christmas at the former residence of Queen Charlotte and her family for festive-themed arts and crafts.
- 12, 13, 18 and 19 December 2023
- 11:00 - 14:00 (last entry 13:30)
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
Sensory Palaces
A health and wellbeing programme for people living with dementia and their carers at Kew Palace.
- Until 05 December 2023. New programme in spring 2024.
- Kew Palace
- Free (advance booking required)
- Tours and talks
Hidden Spaces Tours
See areas of Kew Palace not normally open to the public, such as our attics complete with 17th century witches marks, and our Tudor undercroft on our new tours.
- Closed
- 16:00 (tours last 30 minutes)
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
The royal kitchens at Kew
The kitchens have survived, practically untouched
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
Queen Charlotte
Wife of George III and mother to 15 children