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Opening and closing times

Information on opening hours and planned closures

Information on opening hours and planned closures

From 25 September 2023

Kew Palace, The Great Pagoda and Queen Charlotte's Cottage are now closed for winter, and will reopen in spring 2024.

Kew Gardens closures

Kew Garden closures will affect your visit. Please check garden closures before your visit on the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew website.

In the event of severe weather, Kew Gardens may close to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

Visit the Kew Gardens website

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
Learn more
  • 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)
Learn more
  • 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
Learn more

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