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Eating

Revive and refresh in the gardens surrounding Kew Palace

The Orangery

Relax near the palace at this beautiful Grade I listed building. Enjoy seasonal dishes, afternoon tea and hot drinks.

Opening Times

  • Daily: 10.00 – 15.00  (hot counter 11.45 – 14.30)
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Table setting at the Orangery at Kensington Palace.

Picnics

Why not enjoy a picnic in Kew Gardens or on the benches outside the palace?

The South Front in 2013, looking across the lawn at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew Palace stands in the background. The roof of the Royal Kitchens can just be seen in amongst shrubs and trees.

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  • For members
  • Tours and talks
  • Events

Members-Only Evening Tours of Kew Palace

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join a members-only evening tour of Kew Palace. Led by an expert guide in full Georgian attire, explore the palace, undercroft and attics when the palace is usually closed to visitors.

  • 28 May, 25 June, 30 July and 27 August 2025
  • 18:00 and 18:15
  • Kew Palace
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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  • Tours and talks

Hidden Spaces Tours

Discover the areas hidden behind the scenes at Kew Palace and find out where the royal servants lived and worked in our daily Hidden Spaces Tour. You will be guided by one of our costumed hosts, who will take you to the palace attic.

  • 22 April to 28 September 2025
  • 16:00 - 16:30
  • Kew Palace
  • Separate ticket
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  • Tours and talks

Royal Kew

Join one of our costumed hosts on a daily 30 minute tour featuring some of the key rooms in the palace to hear their stories and learn more about life for the royal family at Kew.

  • 22 April to 28 September 2025
  • 14:00 - 14:30
  • Kew Palace
  • Separate ticket
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Browse more history and stories

The story of Kew Palace

Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat

George III

Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’

The royal kitchens at Kew

The kitchens have survived, practically untouched