Kew Palace and Royal Kitchens

Overview

The most intimate of royal palaces, Kew Palace was built as a private house in 1631 and used by the royal family between 1729 and 1818. In happier times, George III, Queen Charlotte and their 15 children enjoyed a relatively simple domestic routine at Kew. In later years the atmosphere darkened as Kew became a retreat for the ailing King. Experience a riot of colour in authentically re-created Georgian rooms, before wandering through the eerie upper floor, left untouched for centuries. The Royal Kitchens newly restored in 2012, yet untouched since Queen Charlotte's death in 1818 are a fascinating insight into Georgian culinary life.

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AB

0844 482 7777

Prices: Adult Ticket £6.00 (CNY62.81)

Opening Times: 2012: opening from 2 April to 4 November 2012. 11.00 - 17.00 2013: opening from 29 March - 30 September 2013 Admission ticket to Kew Gardens must be purchased for access to Kew Palace. Queen Charlotte's Cottage within grounds is free and open at weekends and bank holidays in the summer.