Kew Gardens Overview
Why Celebrate Christmas At Kew Gardens?
- Take a stroll through the beautifully lit Royal Botanical Garden at Kew.
- Follow the twinkling lights on the Tunnels of Light trail.
- Admire the flickering flames in the Fire Garden and enjoy the light and sound display in front of the Palm House.
- Treat yourself to delicious Christmas snacks, hot food, and winter drinks.
- Marvel at the stunning lights, including huge illuminations of the seed heads and trees in jewel-like colors.
- Meet Father Christmas along the way and enjoy the festive atmosphere with seasonal music throughout the garden.
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Visitor Information
To fully enjoy the walking trail at Kew Gardens during Christmas, visitors should wear warm and comfortable clothes as the trail is not covered and can become wet. It is also recommended to bring a flashlight as some areas of the trail may have low lighting. This will help navigate through the path with ease. It is important to note that carrying naked flames such as candles or lanterns is not allowed for safety reasons.
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- The illuminated trail at Christmas at Kew spans across 2.6 km and is visible from the pathway, taking approximately 75 minutes to walk through.
- While the trail has attempted to make the entire experience accessible, some parts may have difficult terrains with gradients that could be challenging, especially during wet weather.
- Visitors are allowed to bring their own wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and buggies to the Kew Gardens.
- On a first-come-first-served basis, the Gardens offer wheelchairs for visitors to borrow.
- The Kew Gardens welcome registered disability assistance dogs to accompany visitors on their festive journey.
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- To ensure the safety of all visitors, thorough security checks will be conducted at the entrance gates of Christmas at Kew.
- If you notice any suspicious activity or behavior, please inform the nearest staff member immediately.
- Avoid leaving your belongings unattended at any time.
- Keep a watchful eye on your children and prevent them from wandering into poorly lit areas of the Gardens.
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- Victoria Plaza Cafe – It is one of the popular café to enjoy a warm cup of coffee or festive drinks along with yummy takeaway food.
- Pavilion Bar and Grill – For those who love burgers with seasonal salads and plant-based dishes for them Pavilion Bar and Grill would be a good choice
- Independent Street Food Vendors – There is nothing like street food and one can find several traders available along the trail to serve you with delicious street food.
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- Photography – Photography of the trail is allowed but with utmost care taken of other visitors.
- Toilets – Visitors can use toilets available at Brentford Gate, Victoria Plaza, and Pavilion Bar.
- Fairground – One can enjoy exciting rides at the fairground during Christmas at Kew. However, it is under review due to COVID-19 but would soon get operational.
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Wednesday 16 November – Sunday 20 November 2022
Wednesday 23 November – Sunday 27 November 2022
Tuesday 29 November – Sunday 4 December 2022
Tuesday 6 December – Sunday 11 December 2022
Tuesday 13 December – Saturday 24 December 2022
Monday 26 December 2022 – Sunday 8 January 2023
Entry Timings: 4.20 PM – 10 PM (Last entry at 8 PM)
The last entry on December 24 is 7 PM.
Entrance Gates: Via Victoria Gate, Elizabeth Gate, and Brentford Gate, depending on your ticket.
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FAQs
What is the best month to visit Kew Gardens?
The best month to visit Kew Gardens is during winters, especially during Christmas. Since the entire town is indulged in festivities, it is a great time to celebrate Christmas while participating in fun-filled activities at Kew Gardens.
What makes Kew Gardens special during Christmas?
Christmas at Kew Gardens is very special all because of the amazing winter trail, trees covered in eye-catching jewel-like colors, an amazing light display in front of Palm House, stunning dancing flames in the Fire Garden, and greetings to Father Christmas.
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At what time does Kew Gardens open at Christmas?
Kew Gardens open at Christmas from 4PM in the evening to 10PM at night, and the Last admission is at 8 PM in the night.
How long should you spend at Kew Gardens?
Most visitors take around three hours to walk around the complete length of the Gardens. Hence, it is advisable that if time permits then one should spend the whole day at Kew.
Can you take photos at Kew Gardens?
Yes, of course, one can take photographs of Christmas at Kew Gardens. Moreover, a Kew staff member is available at your service in case any problem persists.