Kew Palace
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Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AB
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Summer (end Mar to end Sep) 10am-5.30pm, last admission 5pm
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Access to Kew Palace is included in a Kew Gardens ticket | Kew Gardens: Adults £17.75/£16, Children (4-16) £4, Children under 4 free, Concs £15.50/£14
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Built in 1631 for merchant Samuel Fortrey, and later acquired by George II as an annexe to Kew House, Kew Palace served as a family country retreat for George III and his extensive family. Nestled among the greenery of the (now) Kew Gardens and perched on the river, the King loved the palace so much he was given the nickname "Farmer George" as he spent so much time away from the centre of London, out "in the country" at Kew. The palace itself was comparatively small with only four storeys but was favoured by a string of royals. First used by the royals in 1729, George III officially bought the property in 1781. It later became a more permanent home for the Royal Family - King George IV was born here, while Queen Charlotte died here in 1818. It is the last survivor of several important royal residences at Kew and after extensive restoration, the palace opened once more to visitors - all be it of a less regal variety - in summer 2006.
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Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Commerce Road, TW8 | 19 minutes from Kew Palace
If you want a place to stay that combines the sleepy, leafy charm of West London with access to the town centre, then you could hardly ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Commerce Road, TW8 | 19 minutes from Kew Palace
If you want a place to stay that combines the sleepy, leafy charm of West London with access to the town centre, then you could hardly ... More
Queen Charlotte's Cottage
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
King George III's country retreat. Built in 1772 and nestled among bluebell woods, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage was used regularly by the royal family as a cooling summer ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
King George III's country retreat. Built in 1772 and nestled among bluebell woods, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage was used regularly by the royal family as a cooling summer ... More
Pagoda at Kew
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
The ornate Pagoda at Kew affords spectacular views across the botanical gardens and beyond, across the rooftops of London. If you visit the gardens it is ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
The ornate Pagoda at Kew affords spectacular views across the botanical gardens and beyond, across the rooftops of London. If you visit the gardens it is ... More
The National Archives
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Ruskin Avenue, Richmond, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Located in Kew - one of Greater London's most idyllic locations - The National Archives manages one of the largest archival collections in the world. From ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Ruskin Avenue, Richmond, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Located in Kew - one of Greater London's most idyllic locations - The National Archives manages one of the largest archival collections in the world. From ... More
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Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Kew, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Since the 18th century, these extensive gardens have been the spiritual home of botany in England, if not in Europe. From the cooling glades of the ... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Kew, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Since the 18th century, these extensive gardens have been the spiritual home of botany in England, if not in Europe. From the cooling glades of the ... More
Shirley Sherwood Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Home to thousands of rare plant species and housing an impressive archive, Kew Gardens is the obvious place to stage the world's first gallery dedicated to ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Home to thousands of rare plant species and housing an impressive archive, Kew Gardens is the obvious place to stage the world's first gallery dedicated to ... More
Musical Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
368 High Street, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
Experience the fascinating world of automatic musical instruments at this unusual, melodious museum. The many instruments housed here were all designed to provide music at the ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
368 High Street, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
Experience the fascinating world of automatic musical instruments at this unusual, melodious museum. The many instruments housed here were all designed to provide music at the ... More
Watermans
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
An attractive multi-cultural, multi-purpose arts centre on the river in Brentford, Watermans is a real draw in this part of town. The 238-seat theatre shows a ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
An attractive multi-cultural, multi-purpose arts centre on the river in Brentford, Watermans is a real draw in this part of town. The 238-seat theatre shows a ... More
Chiswick Playhouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Bath Road, W4 | 34 minutes from Kew Palace
Sitting above the Tabard pub in the charming Chiswick neighbourhood, the Chiswick Playhouse is an intimate theatre that aims to bring West End quality ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Bath Road, W4 | 34 minutes from Kew Palace
Sitting above the Tabard pub in the charming Chiswick neighbourhood, the Chiswick Playhouse is an intimate theatre that aims to bring West End quality ... More
The Chiswick Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
94-96 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 35 minutes from Kew Palace
Hard to believe but the good people of Chiswick haven't had a local cinema since the 1930s. All that will change when The Chiswick ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
94-96 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 35 minutes from Kew Palace
Hard to believe but the good people of Chiswick haven't had a local cinema since the 1930s. All that will change when The Chiswick ... More
Oliver's Wholefoods Store
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
5 Station Approach, Kew, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Oliver's in Kew is how wholefood stores used to be and we wish still were - the giant US-owned Wholefood Stores could learn a thing or ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
5 Station Approach, Kew, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Oliver's in Kew is how wholefood stores used to be and we wish still were - the giant US-owned Wholefood Stores could learn a thing or ... More
The Romance of Rust
London > Shopping > Motoring
Duke's Wharf, 2 Brent Way, Brentford, TW8 | 15 minutes from Kew Palace
Now this really is a labour of love – when Rolls Royce trained engineer Lance McCormack set up shop on his own back in 1991, he ... More
London > Shopping > Motoring
Duke's Wharf, 2 Brent Way, Brentford, TW8 | 15 minutes from Kew Palace
Now this really is a labour of love – when Rolls Royce trained engineer Lance McCormack set up shop on his own back in 1991, he ... More
The Botanist on Kew Green
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
3-5 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 1 minute from Kew Palace
Perched in an enviable position on the corner of Kew Green in Richmond, this charming local re-opened as The Botanist on Kew Green in 2014 with ... More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
3-5 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 1 minute from Kew Palace
Perched in an enviable position on the corner of Kew Green in Richmond, this charming local re-opened as The Botanist on Kew Green in 2014 with ... More
Kew Grill
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
10B Kew Green, TW9 | 3 minutes from Kew Palace
The Kew Grill is one of two restaurants that TV chef Anthony Worrall Thompson managed to save from the administrators at the begninning of 2009. Along ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
10B Kew Green, TW9 | 3 minutes from Kew Palace
The Kew Grill is one of two restaurants that TV chef Anthony Worrall Thompson managed to save from the administrators at the begninning of 2009. Along ... More
Ma Cuisine Bistrot
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
The Old Post Office, 9 Station Approach,, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Ma Cuisine is a model of simple sophistication. Fresh ingredients and traditional recipes are handled simply and satisfying with no homage paid to the latest food ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
The Old Post Office, 9 Station Approach,, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Ma Cuisine is a model of simple sophistication. Fresh ingredients and traditional recipes are handled simply and satisfying with no homage paid to the latest food ... More
Wendell Park Primary School
London > Education >
Cobbold Road, W12 | 2.3 miles from Kew Palace
A west London school for 3 to 11 year olds, Wendell Park Primary is housed a Victorian school on Cobbold Road overlooking ... More
London > Education >
Cobbold Road, W12 | 2.3 miles from Kew Palace
A west London school for 3 to 11 year olds, Wendell Park Primary is housed a Victorian school on Cobbold Road overlooking ... More
The Kids Cookery School
London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 28 minutes from Kew Palace
The Kids' Cookery School in West London is a unique venue offering cookery classes and workshops for children aged three upwards. Children can have fun creating ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 28 minutes from Kew Palace
The Kids' Cookery School in West London is a unique venue offering cookery classes and workshops for children aged three upwards. Children can have fun creating ... More
The Artists Theatre School
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 36 minutes from Kew Palace
The Artists Theatre School provides Saturday drama workshops at Ealing Studios run by working actors for students in age groups from 5 years to adult. Fees ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 36 minutes from Kew Palace
The Artists Theatre School provides Saturday drama workshops at Ealing Studios run by working actors for students in age groups from 5 years to adult. Fees ... More
Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Walk among the tree tops at Kew Gardens when you take the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway, 18 metres above the ground. Designed by Marks Barfield ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Walk among the tree tops at Kew Gardens when you take the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway, 18 metres above the ground. Designed by Marks Barfield ... More
Old Deer Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
187 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 | 20 minutes from Kew Palace
A great place to wander around and get lost, the Old Deer Park - which meanders from the edge of Richmond down to the Thames - ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
187 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 | 20 minutes from Kew Palace
A great place to wander around and get lost, the Old Deer Park - which meanders from the edge of Richmond down to the Thames - ... More
Syon Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
London Road, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Palace
Syon Park encompasses 30 acres of gardens and 200 acres of parkland attached to the Duke of Northumberland's London home, Syon House. The attractively landscaped ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
London Road, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Palace
Syon Park encompasses 30 acres of gardens and 200 acres of parkland attached to the Duke of Northumberland's London home, Syon House. The attractively landscaped ... More
The Greyhound
London > Nightlife > Pubs
82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 4 minutes from Kew Palace
The smallest of four pubs on Kew Green, The Greyhound closed down in 2009 amid fears for its future. Now back open and with its former ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 4 minutes from Kew Palace
The smallest of four pubs on Kew Green, The Greyhound closed down in 2009 amid fears for its future. Now back open and with its former ... More
The Bell and Crown
London > Nightlife > Pubs
11-13 Thames Road, Chiswick, W4 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
There's very little to choose between the pubs along this exceptionally attractive stretch of the Thames, but The Bell and Crown, a Fuller's pub with good ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
11-13 Thames Road, Chiswick, W4 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
There's very little to choose between the pubs along this exceptionally attractive stretch of the Thames, but The Bell and Crown, a Fuller's pub with good ... More
The City Barge
London > Nightlife > Pubs
27 Strand on the Green, W4 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Following an extensive refurbishment in late May 2014, this historic 14th century Thames-side pub in Chiswick re-opened as The City Barge, a welcoming bar with a ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
27 Strand on the Green, W4 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Following an extensive refurbishment in late May 2014, this historic 14th century Thames-side pub in Chiswick re-opened as The City Barge, a welcoming bar with a ... More
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Vinoteca Chiswick
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
18 Devonshire Road, W4 | 30 minutes from Kew Palace
Vinoteca opens 7th October 2013. Vinoteca has been doing a fine job of serving fine wines in an informal setting since the company opened its first ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
18 Devonshire Road, W4 | 30 minutes from Kew Palace
Vinoteca opens 7th October 2013. Vinoteca has been doing a fine job of serving fine wines in an informal setting since the company opened its first ... More
Tap Tavern
London > Nightlife > Bars
Princes Street, TW9 | 31 minutes from Kew Palace
Located in the heart of Richmond, Tap Tavern feeds London's desire for gin and craft beer with a carefully curated menu of micro-brewed beers and small ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Princes Street, TW9 | 31 minutes from Kew Palace
Located in the heart of Richmond, Tap Tavern feeds London's desire for gin and craft beer with a carefully curated menu of micro-brewed beers and small ... More
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Kew Gardens Venue Hire
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
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Syon Park
London > Business > Venue Hire
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Palace
There have been gardens at Syon for over 500 years. They include herbaceous beds, a large lake, a rose garden with 100 different varieties of old-fashioned ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Palace
There have been gardens at Syon for over 500 years. They include herbaceous beds, a large lake, a rose garden with 100 different varieties of old-fashioned ... More
Chiswick House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington Lane, Chiswick House Grounds, Chiswick, W4 | 27 minutes from Kew Palace
One of the most glorious examples of 18th century British architecture, Chiswick House was designed by the third Earl of Burlington (1694-1753). A triumph of the ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington Lane, Chiswick House Grounds, Chiswick, W4 | 27 minutes from Kew Palace
One of the most glorious examples of 18th century British architecture, Chiswick House was designed by the third Earl of Burlington (1694-1753). A triumph of the ... More
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