What's Kew Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Kew, especially its bars and picturesque gardens. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like The National Archives and Kew Palace. There's plenty more to see, including Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Thames River.
How to Get to Kew
Flying to:
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Kew
- London City Airport (LCY), 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Kew
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 22.8 mi (36.7 km) from Kew
Getting to Kew on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Kew Gardens Underground Station
- Kew Gardens Station
Things to See and Do in and around Kew
What to See in Kew
- The National Archives
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Thames River
- Kew Palace
- Queen Charlotte’s Cottage
Things to Do in Kew
- Marianne North Gallery
- Minorca Sailing
When Is the Best Time to Visit Richmond?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 62°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: October, November, August, June (average 3 inches of rainfall)