Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Unlimited access to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst

What do I get?

  • Unlimited access to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst.
  • 50% off for one additional adult per visit.
  • Admission for up to five children per visit.
  • 10% discount at all Kew shops

What's in the garden?

Discover the world of science behind Kew Gardens botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Kew Gardens

Palm House - Explore this amazing indoor rainforest and discover tropical plants from some of the most threatened places in the world

Children's Garden - An interactive environment where kids can climb, run, jump, and learn about everything plants need to grow

Great Broad Walk Boarders - A striking walkway into the heart of Kew framed by these rich, colourful borders

Mediterranean Garden and King William's Temple - Typical of the Mediterranean, this area of the Gardens transports you to the sun-kissed landscape of Southern Europe

Discover more about Kew Gardens

Opening times can change throughout the seasons. Please always double check before visiting. Please also check the Planned Closures before visiting.

Wakehurst

Wakehurst Mansion - Now open this summer, inviting you to explore the unique blend of history, science and nature

Millennium Seed Bank - Celebrate 25 years of seed banking, learn how these collections are used to combat biodiversity loss and climate change

American Prairie - 2025 marks five years since the vibrant grasslands and threatened habitat of North America were introduced at Wakehurst

Children's and Community Garden - Explore the newly expanded Mud Kitchen for even more messy, creative play

Discover more about Wakehurst

Opening times can change throughout the seasons. Please always double check before visiting. Please also check the Planned Closures before visiting.

What's on: make the most of your visit - upcoming events and activities

Name of event: Theatre on Kew 2025

About the event: Experience the magic of outdoor theatre at Kew this summer. As a Boundless member, you get an exclusive 20% off tickets.

When: from 18 July to 31 August 2025

Location: Kew Gardens

Admission: Tickets are required. Boundless members get an exclusive 20% off Kew theatre tickets. Log in to find out more and book your tickets

Tell me more: This summer choose from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and the fairytastic The Dream Fairies – Adventure to Bubble Land, for a daytime production, or a powerful theatre under the stars production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Read more about the event

Crowd at Kew for theatre production

Wander wild at Wakehurst

Name of event: Wanderwild Wakehurst

About the event: Join on a summer’s evening for an immersive journey of live music and international cuisine at a circus-inspired festival. As a Boundless member, you get an exclusive 10% off tickets.

When: 17, 18, 19 July 2025

Location: Wakehurst, West Sussex

Admission: Tickets are required. Boundless members get an exclusive 10% off tickets to Wanderwild at Wakehurst Log in to find out more and book your tickets.

Tell me more: Embark on a performance journey through the wild landscape at Wanderwild – Wakehurst's botanical garden event of live music, acrobatic performers, and international street food, set against the summer evening glow.

Read more about the event.

Opening times & contact

Kew:

Opening times vary seasonally, see the Kew website for more details.

Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE

Tel: 0208 332 5655

Wakehurst:

Opening times vary seasonally, see the Wakehurst website for more details.

Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6TN

Tel: 0144 489 4066

Kew Shop

Enjoy 10% discount off your purchases at all Kew shops at Kew and Wakehurst as well as online.

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Need to know more about Kew?

Do I have to pre-book my entry tickets? 

No, pre-booking isn’t required, but you can if you wish. In some cases, pre-booking is essential, and we’ll try to let you know when that’s the case. It can also be helpful if you’re travelling or visiting during busy periods. (e.g for planned events or in peak times)

Important: Even if you pre-book, you still need to show your Boundless membership card and form of photo identification at the gate.

Do I need to pre-book for the Children’s Garden at Kew?

No, pre-booking is not required for the Children's Garden.

Can anyone use my membership card? 

No. Free admission to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst is only available to Boundless members. When you arrive, you’ll be asked to show your membership card at the gate with a form of photo identification.

What age is a child admission?

Boundless members get free admission for up to five children aged between 4 – 15 per visit. Children under 4 go free. Tickets will only be valid when accompanied by a Boundless member. When you arrive, you’ll be asked to show your membership card at the gate with a form of photo identification.

Can I bring a guest? 

Yes. Plus, an adult guest will qualify for 50% discount off standard adult entry per visit. Tickets will only be valid when accompanied by a Boundless member. When you arrive, you’ll be asked to show your membership card at the gate with a form of photo identification.

Where can I park? 

Kew Gardens:

Kew Gardens car park is located at Ferry Lane, near Brentford Gate, postcode TW9 3AF. Parking is limited and costs £9 per day.

Wakehurst:

Parking at Wakehurst is free for Boundless members. Show your membership ID at the Visitor Centre and a member of staff will £0.00 your parking for the day.

Can I leave a donation? 

Through our world-class research and diverse living collections, Kew scientists are discovering long-term solutions to combat biodiversity loss and climate change.

You can donate online at kew.org, at the till or at one of the contactless donation stations onsite. A Gift Aid donation is hugely appreciated if you’re able to do so.

Can I bring my dog? 

Dog walks at Wakehurst

Date: Daily from 27 February 2023

Time: Gardens open 10am – 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)

Location: Designated routes

Price: Included with entry to the gardens

Wakehurst welcomes your four-legged friends for walks across their 500-acre wild botanic gardens.

You and your furry friend are invited to enjoy a specially curated dog-walking route that takes in the sights, sounds and smells of the Sussex countryside. You can ramble through Bloomers Valley, the perfect spot to enjoy a view of the dramatic landscape, and walk alongside the Water Gardens, a peaceful oasis in the heart of Wakehurst.

Energetic pooches can also roam free in a new off-lead area overlooking the Millennium Seed Bank.

Before heading home, why not pop into the dog-friendly Seeds Café for a drink and a snack? The shop is also dog friendly and stocked with a range of gifts, plants, books and homeware.

Pick up a map at the entrance to find the best places to get water, dog treats, waste bins and complimentary biodegradable waste bags.

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Terms and conditions

Unlimited access to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst is available with Boundless and Boundless Plus. To benefit from unlimited admission benefits, members must be present and provide their membership card and a valid form of photo identification. Boundless admission benefits are only available on general admission. Excludes ticketed events.

10% discount is available at all Kew shops at Kew and Wakehurst as well as online. To benefit members must be present and provide their membership card and a valid for of photo identification. To apply your discount online https://shop.kew.org/ enter your discount code at checkout. Log in to view your discount code.

On occasions attractions may need to be closed for maintenance or visitor safety. Check for planned closures and visitor notices before you visit.

*The value of Boundless Plus instant benefits are calculated by combining comparable membership deals at RBG Kew, National Trust for Scotland, Kids Pass, tastecard including Coffee Club and the Ramblers, as well as equivalent admission offers at WWT Slimbridge and the Tower of London (HRP). Additionally, it includes annual Roadside Assist by Britannia Rescue. Terms and conditions apply.