Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond: Photos, Reviews & Location

Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.

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#9 of 23 Tourist attractions in Richmond #11 of 13 Parks in Richmond

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

1.4 km from the center of Richmond

Rating breakdown

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Richmond, United Kingdom

kew.org

+44 20 8332 5655

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What is the rating of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew?: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 44,412 reviews.
How does Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew rank in Richmond?: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is #9 of 23 Tourist attractions in Richmond by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew located?: Richmond, United Kingdom — 1.4 km from the center of Richmond.
How can I contact Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew?: Phone: +44 20 8332 5655 · Website: kew.org

Reviews (8)

Joelle Hong 2024 Jan 14

Visited in the middle of winter so wasn't expecting too much, but was still blown away by the extensive collection of plants within the conservatories. We followed one of the free walking tours which was very informative. Our guide Jane shared many interesting facts and stories of many plants. The cafe and gift shop is worth a look as it is well stocked with books, plants, souvenirs etc.

lee fiveash 2024 Jan 06

Went at 4.30pm, last few days after Christmas but quite busy by the time we left. Parking was hard so sort that out before you go. Displays were spectacular, food stalls expensive with no coffee or tea! Trail was well planned but slow in places. Plenty of toilets scattered about. Disabled facilities were good too. Well worth a visit.

Charles Vega 2024 Jan 03

One of the most impressive and beautiful gardens I have ever been to. The grounds themselves are beautiful, even in the winter. The highlights of the gardens are the three different greenhouses, all having different types of plants. My favorite was the princess of wales greenhouse because of the different biomes (tropical and arid) represented within one place. The treetop walkway may be more impressive, but it was largely closed because of the winter lights so you can go up but not walk around. The hive was an… interesting piece of art but still worth going over to see if you’re going to the greenhouses. The lake was full of birds so I recommend making your way there too. We saw a fox on our way to the lake and he came right up onto the path which was so cool to see. Tickets were discounted to students (people under 30).

Overall a fantastic garden full of impressive plants and wildlife.

Anna Zaboronski 2024 Jan 03

Great place, it was sad that the gardens and pavilions closed so early, I think by around 2:30-3:00 pm because of the Christmas lights entrance later on. Well, in this case the entrance tickets maybe should be cheaper at least? Apart from that, a great place and we'll be back! And people were very friendly!

Jude Ryan 2023 Dec 15

Need time to reflect? This is the best place for you! The place is so calming. Love the freshness of the air, the sound of the birds, and nature in general. There are also lots of benches where you can rest. There is also a restaurant and coffee shop at the center of the gardens.

Emma Murray 2023 Dec 11

Kew Gardens is truly amazing. I have been for the Christmas lights and through the day. Loved both times. The lights and music were so beautiful and is always a great start to the festive season. Still haven't managed to see everything through the day but that just means ill definitely be back. Great exhibitions and love that they promote sustainability and improving eco systems.

Deev Halai 2023 Dec 08

The beauty of Kew gardens..🌍 It's such a beautiful place with stunning botanical gardens and amazing plant collections. The variety of flowers, trees, and plants there is truly breathtaking. I'm sure you had a fantastic time exploring the different gardens and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. It must have been a memorable experience!

Guillermo Rangel 2023 Dec 03

I went on a Friday and I 10/10 recommend coming here. Uber or drive there early if you go to the Christmas lights show since traffic from central London will take about an hour to get there. Once you arrive, you will not be dissatisfied. Beautiful decorations on the walkways, food stands everywhere and great people and employees. So many photo opportunities and the place is a lot bigger than I thought. I spent almost 4 hours there and I had so much fun.