Practical information for your visit
For families
Buggies and pushchairs
For conservation purposes, we ask that you do not take pushchairs or buggies around the palace. A covered buggy park is available 1-minute walk from the palace. A buggy park is also available at The Hive, a 10-minute walk from the palace.
Baby changing
Baby changing facilities are located within easy reach of Kew Palace and nearby attractions in Kew Gardens. The nearest facilities are in the Orangery restaurant, a few minutes walk from Kew Palace.
Useful information
Any children aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards and scooters are not permitted in Kew Gardens. Bicycle racks and lockers are available at the Victoria Gate.
The gardens surrounding Kew Palace are the perfect place for a picnic. Please stick to grassy areas and don’t bring barbecues or picnic furniture.
Toilets
Accessible toilets within easy reach of Kew Palace can be found at:
- Kew Palace welcome centre
- Victoria Gate
- Orangery Restaurant
- Brentford Gate
Accessible toilets nearby the Great Pagoda and Queen Charlotte’s Cottage can be found at:
- Waterlily Pond
- The Food Village
- The Pavillion
Photography and filming
Visitors are welcome to take photographs within most areas of Kew Palace.
Historic Royal Palaces has a photography policy that applies to media / commercial photography. When taking photographs at our site, you may be approached by our staff and asked about the purposes of your photography or filming. Historic Royal Palaces reserves the right to request you stop your activities if these are believed to be in breach of the policy.
The photography of certain, individual items may not be allowed due to loan arrangements. Please ask a member of staff if you’re unsure.
Commercial and media photography
Requests for commercial and media photography, filming and sketching should be made in advance by contacting our Media and PR Team.
Photographic equipment
Equipment such as tripods, monopods, selfie sticks (interiors) and gimbals may not be used at the site unless arrangements have been made in advance with our Media and PR or Conservation teams.
Wedding photography
Wedding photography is exclusive to couples hiring Kew Palace for their wedding day. To find out more about hiring Kew Palace for your event, visit our Hire a Venue page.
Other visitors
We ask that you respect the privacy of our other visitors while taking photographs at our site. Historic Royal Palaces is a safeguarding organisation and takes its responsibility to protect children and vulnerable people seriously. We may sometimes ask therefore that visitors refrain from filming or photographing other visitors.
Read our safeguarding policiesLeft luggage
No left luggage facilities are available at Kew Palace.
Due to the size and historic nature of the rooms, large suitcases are not permitted within Kew Palace.
London's Left Luggage GuideLost property
Please speak to a member of staff if you lose something during a visit. Alternatively contact our visitor services team with a description of the lost item and the date of your visit by emailing [email protected]
First Aid
Please alert a uniformed member of staff if someone within your party requires First Aid during the visit.
Health and safety
Kew Palace, and the Royal Kitchens are very old and have some uneven surfaces. Please choose footwear that is comfortable and appropriate for the conditions.
Light levels can be low in some places, so please allow time for your eyes to adjust, particularly when using the stairs.
The Great Pagoda
The Great Pagoda is a challenging climb of 253 steps. Please do not climb if you have any health conditions that may be worsened by the climb. Children under 5 are not permitted above the ground floor.
Kew Gardens
Parts of Kew Gardens have steep slopes and drops from height, so please be aware of these, especially if you have children with you.
Where water features are present, please ensure children are supervised at all times.
Look out for our safety signs and follow the advice given to avoid spoiling your day.
Prohibited articles
In the interest of security, visitors are granted admission to the palace on the condition they may be searched before entering the premises. The following items are strictly banned:
- Weapons, including knives
- Fireworks and smoke bombs
- Pepper spray or any other articles intended to cause injury
- Any article which is illegal to possess under UK law
Explore what's on
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Great Pagoda
See The Great Pagoda at Kew Palace, now returned to its 18th-century splendour.
- Closed for winter
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Things to see
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.
- Closed for winter
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
- Things to see
Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room
Explore Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room, the largest and grandest room in Kew Palace.
- Closed for winter
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
Browse more history and stories
Queen Charlotte
Wife of George III and mother to 15 children
George III
Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat