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.
- Closed for winter
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
- Things to see
Queen Charlotte's Boudoir
A private sitting room where the Queen and her daughters passed hours waiting for news from doctors about the King's treatment.
- Closed for winter
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
- Things to see
Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room
Explore Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room, the largest and grandest room in Kew Palace.
- Closed for winter
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
Browse more history and stories
Queen Charlotte
Wife of George III and mother to 15 children
George III
Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat