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
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Bring Your Own Picnic Evening at Kew
Take this rare opportunity to relax outside of Queen Charlotte's Cottage in Kew Gardens after-hours on this members-only picnic evening. Bring your own picnic, blanket, chairs and games and enjoy the gardens without the crowds.
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Dates:
12 June and 24 July 2026
- Times: 16:45 - 19:00 (Last entry 17:00)
- Location: Kew Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- 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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Dates:
Daily
- Times: 14:00 - 14:30
- Location: Kew Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
- 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.
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Dates:
Daily
- Times: 16:00 - 16:30
- Location: Kew Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
Browse more history and stories
George III
Dutiful, intelligent and cultured, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’
Queen Charlotte
Wife of George III and mother to 15 children
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat