A hidden royal home in Kew Gardens
Experience the intimate Kew Palace, home of George III and Queen Charlotte. Explore Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and admire the spectacular view from the Great Pagoda.
Visit
Opening times
Palace/Royal Kitchens/Great Pagoda: Daily 11:00-16:00. Last entry/timeslot 16:00. Climbing the Pagoda requires a separate ticket, which can be booked here.
Queen Charlotte's cottage: Weekends/bank holidays only: 11:30. Last entry 15:30.
Please check full opening hours for closures before a visit.
Tickets and prices
A ticket to Kew Gardens is required in order to access any site within Kew and must be purchased online via the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew website.
- Kew Gardens tickets: Members enjoy a 10% discount on tickets and our guidebook and can visit the Great Pagoda and join Kew Palace daily tours free of charge.
Getting here
Kew Palace, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE
Parking - Brentford Gate, via Ferry Lane, near the Main Gate.
- £9.00 for a full day throughout the year. (300 spaces)
- Tours and talks
Evening Curator Talks
Join Polly Putnam and Lee Prosser in our curator talks at Kew Palace and dive deep into the captivating history of the palace with these industry experts.
- July - September
- 18:15 - 20:00
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- 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.
- Open
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
- 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.
- Open
- 11:00 - 16:00
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
- Things to see
Kitchen Garden
Wander through the edible Kitchen Garden at Kew - a veritable sanctuary for wildlife, created to serve the royal family when staying at Kew Palace.
- Open
- Kew Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
Queen Charlotte's Cottage
Discover a queen's rustic country retreat in the grounds of Kew Palace with a visit to Queen Charlotte’s Cottage.
- Open Weekends and Bank Holidays
- 11:30 - 15:30
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
- Things to see
George III’s Breakfast Room and Dining Room
Learn about how George III ate and his relationship with food during his treatment at Kew Palace.
- Open
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
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Discover beautiful commemorative souvenirs and unique gifts inspired by our palaces.
A Space I Love: Queen Charlotte's Cottage
In this episode of the Historic Royal Palaces podcast, Curator Lee Prosser explores Queen Charlotte's modest cottage in Kew Gardens.
Queen Charlotte
Queen Charlotte was wife to King George III. They shared a happy life together, producing 15 children until their lives were changed and saddened by the King’s devastating mental illness. Nonetheless Charlotte remained steadfast and loyal to her husband.
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