Can National Trust members get into Kew Gardens?

NT Members enjoy free entry to the gardens, but car parking charges apply as a contribution to RBG Kew’s plant science, conservation and horticultural work.

Who does Kew Gardens belong to?

the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kew Gardens, together with the botanic gardens at Wakehurst in Sussex, are managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, an internationally important botanical research and education institution that employs over 1,100 staff and is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural …

Is Kew Gardens part of RHS?

No – the RHS and Kew don’t have a reciprocal arrangement. Hi no you can’t as Kew is not part of RHS .

Do RHS members get free entry to Kew Gardens?

No. Free entry applies to the garden only. If you would like to visit any adjoining palace, hall etc, a separate entry charge will apply.

Does Kew Gardens have a garden Centre?

The Visitor Centre shop and Plant Centre are open with a fantastic range of gifts, plants, books and homeware.

Who owns Royal Botanical Gardens?

Royal Botanical Gardens, a registered charitable organization, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of community members, appointed representatives of four levels of government, and the Gardens’ volunteer group.

What did Kew Gardens used to be?

Our gardens date back to the early 18th century, as a royal palace to today’s globally renowned scientific institution for plant and fungal research.

Is RHS Wisley part of National Trust?

No we are the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and not part of the National Trust. You can either buy entry tickets on the day, or sign up to membership and make the most of multiple visits to all of our gardens and partner gardens. It is a RHS site.

Which gardens are free with RHS membership?

At RHS Gardens

• Indulge your senses with glorious days out to the five RHS Gardens: Wisley, Rosemoor, Hyde Hall, Harlow Carr and Bridgewater, and bring a family guest free*
• Explore more than 200 delightful RHS Partner Gardens** in the UK and overseas for free during selected periods.

Why is Kew called Kew?

Etymology. The name Kew, recorded in 1327 as Cayho, is a combination of two words: the Old French kai (landing place; “quay” derives from this) and Old English hoh (spur of land). The land spur is formed by the bend in the Thames.

Did Kew Gardens used to be free?

Kew is more than 250 years old and became a national botanical garden in 1840. Until the 1970s, the entrance fee was set very low to attract visitors. I remember as a small child paying the one-penny charge at the turnstiles, and even as late as the 1970s entry cost just a pre-decimal threepenny bit.