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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew?

94%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 94% Kids-Friendly: Fenced 40-court Children’s Garden, The Hive, land train, science backpacks and plentiful toilets give 3-12s safe play and learning all day, though the vast site demands a fair amount of walking.

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Positives:

  • All-weather fun: Glasshouses offer dry shelter when it rains.
  • Accessible paths: Flat, wide routes suit pushchairs and tired little legs.
  • Free kids’ trails: Spotter sheets guide self-led treasure hunts at no extra cost.

Challenges:

  • Vast grounds: Walking between houses can be tiring for younger children.
  • Unpredictable weather: Carry raincoats and spare layers year-round.
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What is Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew?

  • A 121-hectare UNESCO World Heritage Site and leading botanical institution in southwest London
  • A global centre for plant science and conservation, curating over 50,000 living plant species
  • A historic landscape of designed gardens and pioneering Victorian glasshouses, including the Palm House and Temperate House

What is so special about Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for with kids?

  1. Interactive plant play at the Children’s Garden
  2. High-up canopy stroll on the treetop walkway
  3. Immersive indoor rainforest and art of The Hive
  4. Fun narrated family tour on the Explorer Land Train

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Enough time for kids to explore the Children’s Garden, Palm House and treetop walkway without rushing.

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Kids-Friendly Activities in Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Children’s Garden:

Outdoor play area with climbing frames, water play and plant-themed zones for ages 2–12.

Tip: Go early to avoid crowds and bring a change of clothes for splashes.

Treetop Walkway:

Elevated 18m-high bridge through tree canopy with panoramic views.

Tip: Book a free slot on arrival and visit when wind is low for steadier walking.

The Hive Installation:

Giant sound-and-light beehive sculpture that teaches about bee life.

Tip: Listen at the secret sound points and visit midday when light shows start.

Kew Explorer Land Train:

30-minute narrated tour around main highlights for all ages.

Tip: Buy train tickets at the boarding point; ride first to save kids’ legs.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

  1. Pre-book entry: Buy online tickets to skip the main gate queue.
  2. Start at play zones: Visit Children’s Garden first before midday crowds.
  3. Pack a picnic: Use one of the many picnic lawns to save time and money.
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Reviews of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Joanne Fairlie

Joanne Fairlie

Oct 2025

Spent a lovely few hours in Kew Gardens. Even in early October, many flowers in bloom. Colours were just starting to turn on the trees, lovely vistas everywhere, interesting conservatories. Nice lunch in in Orangery. Highly recommend a visit. Need a few hours.

Jason Domican

Jason Domican

Sep 2025

Absolutely wonderful day out for the entire family, absolutely huge variety of plant life to enjoy! It's all extremely well looked after and all of the staff are so wonderful and well informed! Loads of toilets around and a nice selection of cafés to enjoy! If your deep in to your plants you could easily kill an entire day here!

Elsa Jones

Elsa Jones

Sep 2025

Beautiful beautiful Kew Gardens! We are members, so go regularly - once or twice a week. Staff are lovely and friendly. The events they have on, such as the Orchid Festival, Christmas Lights and Halloween are truly incredible and are not to be missed. We are very excited for the Downtown Abbey Exhibition this weekend, i’m sure that will be phenomenal as always.

Victoria Jayne

Victoria Jayne

Sep 2025

We visited here for the first time ever last weekend, despite our Daughter living in London. We bought tickets online so that upon arrival they were promptly scanned, no queue whatsoever. Where do I start, the gardens are stunning and the place is so vast. We walked around the perimeter path to start, then we walked everywhere, the large glass houses and conservatories are amazing, there is so muc...

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R

Sep 2025

Visited during bank holiday! Perfect weather! Blazing hot sun but that’s fine as there’s loads of places to find and hitch under shade. The park is well kept and looks fantastic. We must’ve walked around for 5-6 hours. The park is really amazing. I took a trolley with me loaded with blankets and food and stuff which was great as there’s no restrictions on that. The family and kids loved the day...

When is the best time to visit Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (London, United Kingdom)?

Spring brings vivid blooms and insect spotting; summer is ideal for indoor glasshouses; autumn colors light up the treetop walk; winter needs waterproofs and shorter daylight planning.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

ItemCost (Approx.)
2 Adult entry ticketsGBP 44
2 Child entry ticketsGBP 22
Family Land Train ride (4×£3)GBP 12
Total EstimatedGBP 78

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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About Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+44 20 8332 5655

Average price

US$ 18.66
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