The Thames Path National Trail
(on both sides of the river) is ¾ mile from Kew Gardens station.
The Thames Path National Trail
(on both sides of the river) is ¾ mile from Kew Gardens station.
Royal Botanic Gardens - ¼ mile to Victoria Gate
Over 300 acres of trees, shrubs, flowers and many rare plants. Exotic glasshouses including the
Princess of Wales Conservatory with ten climatic zones. Museums. Restaurant and tea chalet.
Tel. 020 8332 5655.
Open*: Daily from 0930, closing time varies.
Website: www.kew.org
Please also see Kew Bridge station.
Kew Palace (in Royal Botanic Gardens) - ¾ mile
Built in 1631, this is the smallest of the royal palaces. It was used by members of the royal family
from 1728 until the death of Queen Charlotte in 1818. Tel. 0870 7515179.
Kew Palace is in the Royal Botanic Gardens and cannot be visited separately.
Open*: Apr-Sep, Daily 1000-1700 (opens 1100 Monday), last admission 1615.
Website: www.hrp.org.uk
Please also see Kew Bridge station.
Transport for London tel. 020 7222 1234.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.
Useful unofficial website:
London Bus Routes
Other stations on the District Line:
Richmond -
Kew Gardens -
Hammersmith -
Earl's Court -
Sloane Square -
Victoria -
St James's Park
Website: www.visitbytrain.freeuk.com
© John Hewes 2013 This page last updated:
September 2010