Kew Palace
Kew Palace is the smallest of all the royal palaces. It was originally built as a fashionable mansion for wealthy London silk merchant, Samuel Fortrey in 1631. In the 1720s, King George II, Queen Caroline and their children arrived and took leases on the palace and other houses in the vicinity. After them, several generations of Georgian royalty used Kew for weekend retreats.
Kew reflects the intimate personal and domestic life of Georgian kings and queens for much of the 18th century. Today the interior of this tiny, atmospheric palace tells the powerful story of George III, his mental illness and the members of his family who lived and died there.
Location & Opening Hours
Location
Kew Palace
Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew
Richmond, TW9 3AE
Opening Hours
Open daily from 11am. Last admissions are at 4pm.
Transport
By public transport
The closest tube station is Kew Gardens (District Line and Overground), which is a 15-20 minute walk from the Palace.
The closest train station is Kew Bridge (SW Railway), which is also a 15-20 minute walk from the Palace.
Bus routes 65, 237, 267 and 391 stop at the entrance gates or nearby train stations. Nearby stops include Mortlake Road and Kew Green.
By car
Restrictions may apply on the residential streets around Kew. There is no parking allowed on Kew Road (A307).
Brentford Gate car park has several dedicated parking bays for disabled visitors. There are three disabled parking bays near Elizabeth Gate on Kew Green. Parking is free for Blue Badge Holders.
By bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found:
• Inside the Victoria Gate
• Outside the Elizabeth Gate
• Brentford Gate car park
Places to Visit
From houses of the gentry to public spaces and heritage sites, please take a look at the locations of our other partners’ properties.
Strawberry Hill House & Garden
Chiswick House & Garden
Boston Manor House
Garrick’s Temple
Kew Palace
Hogarth’s House
Turner’s House
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Popes Grotto
Marble Hill House & Park
Orleans House Gallery
Ham House & Garden
Gunnersbury Park & Museum
Fulham Palace
Dr Johnson's House
Syon House
The Twickenham Museum
Museum of Richmond
Emery Walker's House
The William Morris Society