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Members-Only Evening Tours

Kew Palace

  • Exclusive after-hours tour of Kew Palace for Historic Royal Palaces members.
  • Discover the history of George III and Queen Charlotte and explore hidden spaces, including the Tudor undercroft and attics.
  • For the duration of this tour only, you will not need to purchase admission to Kew Gardens, however please be aware that tickets to visit Kew Gardens are not included in this event ticket.

These evening tours offer a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes, after hours, when the palace is closed to visitors. Members will be taken on a full tour of the palace, including the Tudor undercoft (that predates ‘The Dutch House’ itself) and the atmospheric attics – complete with 17th Century witch markings!

Led by an expert guide in full Georgian attire, you will hear stories of Kew Palace in its prime, and uncover the people who lived, loved, and lay in state there. Predominantly, George III and Queen Charlotte.

Kew Palace and the undercroft are both accessed by a handful of steps. Inside, there is a large staircase to access the upper floors. Please be aware that the staircase to the attic is small and steep. There is a lift inside the palace which provides access to the ground, first and second floors only. Please email us with any accessibility concerns at members@hrp.org.uk prior to booking.

When

28 May, 25 June, 30 July and 27 August 2025 18:00 and 18:15

Ticketing information

Tickets for 28 May are sold out. Tickets for 25 June will go on sale on 24 April.

Price: £20.00

Tours start promptly at 18:00 and 18:15 and last for approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets are limited and subject to availability. Tour not recommended for children under the age of 12, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Terms and conditions apply

This is a members-only event for named Historic Royal Palaces members only. All attendees must hold a valid membership at the time of the event.


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The guide was brilliant - easy to listen to and shared really interesting information. The palace was so much more than I was expecting, especially being able to see the building stripped back.

Historic Royal Palaces member

The King's Dining Room, looking south-east. Showing Mahogany Sheraton dining chairs (c1800) set round a table set out with replica pies and poultry as if for a meal. 

This room was originally the hall of the Jacobean mansion that once stood on the site.
The North Front entrance hallway, looking north towards the Queen's Garden.

The Queen's Garden was created in 1969 in a late 17th-century style, using only plants that were available in England before 1700.
Princess Elizabeth's Bedroom, looking west. Showing detail of a replica Grecian couch-bed, draped with a crimson chintz domed tester.

Historic records have provided detailed accounts of Princess Elizabeth's (1770-1840) bed, from which this Grecian couch-bed has been recreated.
The attic of Kew Palace.

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