Kew Gardens Entrance Fee
Kew Gardens uses seasonal pricing, and online tickets are cheaper than buying at the gate. At the time of checking, adult tickets started at £16 online in off-peak season and £24 online in peak season. Children under 4 entered free.
Kew Gardens entrance fee at a glance
Peak season runs from 1 February to 31 October. Adult tickets cost £24 online or £27 at the gate. Child tickets for ages 4 to 15 cost £6 online or £8 at the gate. Young person and student tickets cost £10 online or £12 at the gate. Concession tickets for visitors with a disability and seniors aged 65+ cost £22 online or £25 at the gate.
Off-peak season runs from 1 November to 31 January. Adult tickets cost £16 online or £19 at the gate. Child tickets cost £5 online or £7 at the gate. Young person and student tickets cost £7 online or £10 at the gate. Concession tickets cost £14 online or £17 at the gate.
Family tickets are available in both seasons. In peak season, online prices start at £32 for 1 adult and 2 children, £49 for 2 adults and 1 child, and £54 for 2 adults and 2 children. In off-peak season, those online prices start at £23, £33.50 and £38. Gate prices are higher.
From 1 May to 30 September, Kew also offers an adult after-4pm ticket. This costs £10 online or £11 at the gate, although Kew notes that many attractions close before the Gardens do.
Ticket types and what they include
The main Kew Gardens ticket page covers daytime admission. Ticket types include adult, child, young person or student, concession, local resident and family tickets. Children under 4 enter free, and all visitors aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Kew also offers a £1 ticket for people receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit. The benefit holder can buy one £1 adult ticket and up to four additional guest tickets. Essential companions and registered blind or partially sighted visitors enter free, and children aged 4 to 15 with access needs have reduced prices.
Special events are separate from standard admission. Christmas at Kew is ticketed separately and is not included with normal daytime entry.
How to buy tickets
Kew says you can buy any ticket type at the gates, but booking online gives the best value. Visitors should bring any required proof with them, such as ID for concessions, proof of age for young person tickets, student ID where needed, or proof of eligibility for local resident and £1 tickets. Tickets can be shown on a phone or printed out.
Best time to visit
For the lowest standard entry price, visit in the off-peak season from 1 November to 31 January. For a cheaper summer visit, the adult after-4pm ticket is available from 1 May to 30 September, but Kew warns that many attractions close before the Gardens.
Opening times are seasonal and can change through the year. At the time of checking, Kew Gardens was open daily from 10am to 6pm with last entry at 5pm, while the glasshouses were open daily from 10am to 5pm. Kew also advises visitors to check planned closures before travelling.
Useful visitor information
Kew Gardens is in Richmond, London, TW9 3AE, and Kew says it is around 30 minutes from Central London. Kew Gardens station is about 500 metres from Victoria Gate, while Kew Bridge station is about 800 metres from Elizabeth Gate.
Parking is limited. The main car park is at Brentford Gate and Ferry Lane, where parking costs £9 per day. Blue Badge holders can park free in disabled access spaces or in other spaces if those are full.
If you plan to visit more than once, membership may offer better value than buying separate tickets. At the time of checking, Seed membership started at £54 a year, Young Person membership at £33, standard Adult membership at £78 by direct debit, and Family (2 Adults) membership at £118 by direct debit. Membership includes unlimited visits to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst, plus extra member benefits.
FAQs about Kew Gardens entrance fee
How much is the Kew Gardens entrance fee?
Adult entry starts at £16 online in off-peak season and £24 online in peak season. At-the-gate prices are £19 off peak and £27 in peak season.
Are children free at Kew Gardens?
Children under 4 enter free. Children aged 4 to 15 pay for entry, and all visitors aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Can you buy Kew Gardens tickets at the gate?
Yes. Kew says all ticket types can be bought at the gates, but online tickets are cheaper.
Is there a Kew Gardens discount for Universal Credit or Pension Credit?
Yes. Kew offers a £1 ticket for visitors receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit.
Is Kew membership worth it?
For repeat visits, it can be. Standard adult peak-season online entry is £24, while Seed membership starts at £54 a year and standard Adult membership starts at £78 by direct debit, both with unlimited visits.