How long should I spend at Kew?

How long should I spend at Kew? Although it's easy to fill a whole day and more exploring Kew Gardens' 132-hectare (326 acres) site, it's recommended to spend at least three to four hours to make the most of the gardens.

How much time do you need at Kew Gardens?

Although it's easy to fill a whole day and more exploring Kew Gardens' 132-hectare (326 acres) site, it's recommended to spend at least three to four hours to make the most of the gardens.

How long does it take to look around Kew?

Although it's easy to fill a whole day and more exploring Kew Gardens' 132-hectare (326 acres) site, it's recommended to spend at least three to four hours to make the most of the gardens.

How long is it to get to Kew Gardens from London?

It takes an average of 1h 0m to travel from London to Kew Gardens by train, over a distance of around 7 miles (11 km). There are normally 210 trains per day travelling from London to Kew Gardens and tickets for this journey start from £6.40 when you book in advance.

What is Kew London famous for?

Kew is the location of the Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew Gardens), now a World Heritage Site, which includes Kew Palace. Kew is also the home of important historical documents such as Domesday Book, which is held at The National Archives.

Is Kew Gardens the biggest in the world?

Kew Gardens is a botanic garden in southwest London that houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world.

Why is Kew Gardens so popular?

What is Kew Gardens all about, you ask? Well, it includes more than 50,000 different plants in its living collection and over 7 million preserved specimens. It's not just a pretty space; it's a veritable treasure trove of plant-based knowledge, with over 750,000 volumes and illustrations contained in its library.

Is one day enough for Kew Gardens?

It is a large garden and it partly depends on how much in to gardens you are. You could spend a couple of hours or an entire day. But when transport and a meal are factored in - plan on about 1/2 a day. Boats to Kew resume before Easter which is in March this year.

Can you walk through Kew Gardens?

Kew is home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds and mammals - please respect their space, especially young animals during the spring. Please be careful when walking through the Gardens and avoid walking over planted areas.

How do you spend a day at Kew Gardens?

What is the best time of day to visit Kew Gardens?

The best time to visit Kew Gardens is early in the morning during the weekday to avoid overcrowding at the venue. Avoid visiting the Kew Gardens during weekends or public holidays as you can expect a maximum crowd during this period.

What tube line goes to Kew Gardens?

By tube. Kew Gardens station is 500m from Victoria Gate. It is in Zone 3 and is served by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground.

Is Kew Gardens light show worth it?

For the third year we went to see the light show at Kew Gardens as a Christmas treat. There were lots of new displays and it was as spectacular as ever. This year there was no queue to go in, a great improvement. It took us about an hour to walk round the course and it was filled with delights.

How long is the treetop walk at Kew Gardens?

Standing 18 metres (59 feet) tall and 200 metres (656 feet) long, the walkway affords a stunning bird's eye view across the Gardens as well as offering an opportunity to experience the ecosystem of the forest canopy.