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Kew Gardens Entrances | How to Enter Kew Gardens?

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Kew Gardens in southwest London holds the world's largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections. Tourists go to Kew Gardens for its 19th-century Palm House, its conservatories, tree-canopy promenade, architectural follies, and vast plant collection. The 121-hectare Kew Gardens has four entrances, each of them granting ease of access by specific means of transport.

Kew Gardens Entrances

Entrance to Kew Gardens

Location: Kew, Richmond, London, UK.

Timings: The timings change every month. It is usually open from 10am to 7pm on weekdays and till 8pm on weekends.

Map: Kew Gardens is located by the banks of the River Thames. It is quite simple to follow the directions via the official map and navigate through the gardens.

Getting there

By car: You can get to Kew Gardens by car by taking Kew Greens via A205.

By bus: The closest bus stop to Kew Gardens is Talbot Road St Margarets.

By train: The closest railway stations to Kew Gardens are Richmond and Kew Bridge stations. 

By tube: You can reach Kew Gardens by getting down at Kew Gardens Station.

Kew Gardens entrances & exits

There are four entrances and exits of the Kew Gardens:

  • Victoria Gate (TW9 3JR)
  • Lion Gate (TW9 2DF)
  • Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AB)
  • Brentford Gate (TW9 3AF)

Which Kew Gardens entrance should you choose?

Kew Gardens Entrances

Arriving by bike

All four entrances are available for the bikers. There are bicycle racks inside all four entrances providing security to your vehicle. Brentford Gate will be the least crowded as it is located away from bus and train stations.

Kew Garden Entrances -Arriving by bus

Arriving by bus

Depending on the bus route you take, the entrance most convenient for you will vary. If you take bus number 65, the closest entrance will be Lion Gate, Elizabeth Gate, and Victoria Gate, in that order. For the ones availing of the services of route number 110, Elizabeth Gate will be the most convenient.

Kew Garden Entrances -Arriving by train

Arriving by train

If you get down at Kew Bridge Station, you’ll be able to easily access Elizabeth Gate. If you are accessing Kew Gardens through Richmond Station, Lion Gate and Victoria Gate will be the closest.

Kew Gardens Entrances - Arriving by tube

Arriving by tube

The Kew Gardens Station is barely 7 minutes away from Victoria Gate on foot and is the closest tube station to the gardens.

Kew Garden Entrances -Arriving by car

Arriving by car

All four entrances are accessible if you are arriving by car. However, Brentford Gate, being an exclusive car and bike gate, provides a faster entry.




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Frequently Asked Questions about Kew Gardens entrances

How many entrances are there?

There are four entrances at Kew Gardens. Which entrance suits you best depends on the mode of transport you choose to arrive at the gardens.

How much is the entrance fee?

The Kew Gardens entrance fee begins at just £12 per person. However, a combo ticket that includes access to another London attraction at a discounted price starts at £34.20. Although more expensive at a glance, these combo tickets save you money compared to purchasing individual tickets.

Which is the main entrance?

All four Kew Gardens entrances provide equal access to the different parts of the gardens.

Until what time is the entrance open?

The closing time of Kew Gardens varies between 3pm and 8pm depending on the time of the year.

Which entrance should I choose if I’m arriving by bike?

 If you are arriving by bike, the best entrance for you is Brentford Gate at Kew Gardens.

Which entrance should I choose if I’m arriving by bus?

If you are arriving by bus, the best entrance will be either the Lion Gate, Victoria Gate, or Elizabeth Gate.

Which entrance should I choose if I’m arriving by train?

If you are arriving by train, the best entrance will be either Lion Gate, Victoria Gate, or Elizabeth Gate.

Which entrance should I choose if I’m arriving by car?

 If you are arriving by car, the best entrance for you is Brentford Gate.