The best news is children under 17 go FREE to Kew Gardens!
Before you visit you can get lots of useful information from the Kew Gardens web site, such as the Day Planner and the Parent's Guide.
The Gardens are 300 acres. To get an idea of walking times between landmarks see the strolling map. If you are visiting with small children be prepared to double these times.
Buggy AccessKew's landscape has many paths and most buildings have ramped access. The only areas that are not accessible with buggies are:
- The Aquatic Display in the Palm House (no problem in the Princess of Wales Conservatory)
- Kew Palace
- The Pagoda
- The Waterlily House
- Queen Charlotte's Cottage
- Galleries in both the Temperate House and the Palm House
Check the Kid's page of the Kew Gardens website for events and activities. Here are some fun ideas:
Kew's interactive play area. Amazing fun for 3-9 year olds. Explore the Gardens first as once the kids get here they won't want to leave!
Top Tip for Kids: Great for echo practice!
Beware of the wet floor from the noisy waterfall. This area is meant for kids so they can learn about plant evolution.
Not much to see. I don't know what I was expecting.
In the Conservation Area. You can walk through the underground tunnels.
Sleepovers at Kew
If you are feeling adventurous, look into booking a family Sleepover at Kew. These take place throughout the year and you need to book early. The target age is 8-11 year olds and children must be accompanied by an adult. And you get to sleep at Climbers and Creepers which is so much fun.
