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
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Evening Tours of Kew Palace
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join a members-only evening tour of Kew Palace. Led by an expert guide in full Georgian attire, explore the palace, undercroft and attics when the palace is usually closed to visitors.
- 28 May, 25 June, 30 July and 27 August 2025
- 18:00 and 18:15
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Tours and talks
Hidden Spaces Tours
Discover the areas hidden behind the scenes at Kew Palace and find out where the royal servants lived and worked in our daily Hidden Spaces Tour. You will be guided by one of our costumed hosts, who will take you to the palace attic.
- 22 April to 28 September 2025
- 16:00 - 16:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
Royal Kew
Join one of our costumed hosts on a daily 30 minute tour featuring some of the key rooms in the palace to hear their stories and learn more about life for the royal family at Kew.
- 22 April to 28 September 2025
- 14:00 - 14:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
Browse more history and stories
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
George III
Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’
The royal kitchens at Kew
The kitchens have survived, practically untouched