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)
Picnics
Why not enjoy a picnic in Kew Gardens or on the benches outside the palace?
Explore what's on
- Things to see
The Royal Kitchens
Get an insight into life 'below stairs' at Kew Palace in the Royal Kitchens, preserved as they were in 1818 during the reign of George III.
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Closed (opens 28 March 2026)
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Great Pagoda
See The Great Pagoda at Kew Palace, now returned to its 18th-century splendour.
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Closed (opens 28 March 2026)
- 11:00 - 15:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- 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.
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Daily from 20 April 2026
- 14:00 - 14:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
Browse more history and stories
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
Queen Charlotte
Wife of George III and mother to 15 children
George III
Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’