The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With our two inspiring gardens at Kew in London and Wakehurst in Sussex, we enchant our visitors with the wonder of plant diversity.
Victorian glasshouse
Kew Palace
In 1631 Samuel Fortrey, a successful Flemish merchant, built this smart, brick villa beside the Thames.
Kew Palace and the Royal Kitchens
Within easy reach of London this stunning royal palace and royal kitchens is the perfect setting for exclusive wedding receptions and dinner dances for up to 200 guests.
The King's Drawing Room
Kew Palace welcome your guests into this small but perfectly formed royal palace and its charming outbuildings. Their beauty and history lend perfectly to hosting dinners, receptions and intimate weddings throughout the summer months.
Kew Palace Georgian Kitchen
Nearby Richmond had a long association with royalty since Edward III first developed his palace there. It was George II (1727-60) and his Queen, Caroline of Ansbach, with the first large royal family for many years, who were attracted to Kew Palace in 1729.
Orangery
Originally designed by Sir William Chambers in 1761, this stunning 18th century building was filled with citrus trees.
The King and Queen continued to use Richmond Lodge (formerly in the Old Deer Park at the southern end of Kew Gardens) and the heir, Frederick, Prince of Wales rebuilt the larger White House.
Marianne North Gallery at Kew
Originally opened in 1882 the Marianne North Gallery houses the only permanent solo exhibition by a female artist in Britain. Beautifully restored in 2009/10, the Gallery houses 832 paintings depicting more than 900 species of plants and offers a truly unique event experience.
Nash Conservatory
The Nash Conservatory is the oldest of the 19th Century glasshouses at Kew and is of major historical and architectural importance.
Princess of Wales Conservatory
The Princess of Wales Conservatory is the most complex glasshouse at Kew, containing ten computer-controlled climatic zones. Guests can enjoy a drinks and canapé reception while exploring the glasshouse. Encourage your guests to try to find the free-roaming Chinese Water Dragons and famed rare orchids.
Sir Joseph Banks building
The Sir Joseph Banks Building in Kew Gardens provides a perfect venue for your wedding or private event.
