to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
About
Do you already know the fundamental of botanical sketching but want to improve your skills? This is the course for you.
Over three days, botanical artist Lucy Smith will teach you how to explore plant material in detail.
Using a range of media, you will learn to record a wealth of information from life through detailed sketchbook-style study.
We will look at capturing plant growth habits and form, enlarging some details while reducing others, and making colour studies and notes.
You will be encouraged to work outdoors (weather permitting) or in Kew’s glasshouses, as well as in the classroom.
We’ll also offer an introduction to flower dissection, and microscopes will be available for those wishing to look even deeper into the smallest structures of their plants.
This intermediate class is suitable for those with some experience.
Read Kew Garden's terms and conditions
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Members | £355.00 per ticket |
| Non-members | £365.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Book Tickets Online
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Postbox
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By car
Please note: Parking at Kew is extremely limited, with spaces in our car park available on a first come, first served basis. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to Kew, as we cannot guarantee available space in our car park.
Kew Gardens car park (TW9 3AF)
Ferry Lane, near Brentford Gate.
- Limited parking available in the car park
- Parking costs £7 per day. You can pay on site, or with the paybyphone app.
- No charge for motorcycles and mopeds
- Blue badge holders park for free in disabled access parking spaces or other spaces if full
- Car park closes 30 minutes after the Gardens close
- The Herbarium car park will operate as a weekend overflow car park, opening at the point that the Ferry Lane car park gets full
Parking around Kew Gardens
- There is no parking allowed on Kew Road (A307) Check Richmond council website for parking updates.
- From Monday 3 May 2021, you will need to pay to park in visitor spaces at Kew Green using RingGo.
- Try the Just Park app to find parking near Kew Gardens.
- Restrictions apply on residential streets around Kew
- Three disabled access parking bays and drop-off area at Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AB)
- There is no coach park at Kew
Richmond Athletic Grounds (TW9 2SF)
- Check out the Just Park app for Richmond Athletic Grounds. It's about 20 min walk to Victoria Gate. Please note: Kew Gardens is not affiliated in any way with Just Park
Public Transport Directions
By bike
We love to welcome cyclists to our Gardens.
There are bicycle racks at all four gates. At Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate, the racks are inside the gates behind the booths.
Bikes left outside our gates are left at your own risk.
We do not allow bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters into the Gardens.
By bus
Route 65 stops close to Lion Gate, Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate.
Route 110 stops near Kew Gardens station and Elizabeth Gate.
Routes 237 and 267 stop at Kew Bridge station.
By train
Kew Bridge station is 800m from Elizabeth Gate, via Kew Bridge. South West Trains run services from Waterloo, via Vauxhall and Clapham Junction. There is no level access at Kew Bridge.
Richmond station has lift and level access. Take 65 bus (in the direction of Ealing Broadway) to Lion or Victoria Gate.
By tube
Kew Gardens station is 500m from Victoria Gate. It is in Zone 3 and is served by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground.
There is no level access from the westbound platform. It is possible to continue one stop to Richmond and catch a tube back to use the eastbound platform which does have level access.
By boat
Thames River Boats operate a special service from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier.
Timings:
Westminster to Kew:
- 11am - 2.30pm
Kew to Westminster:
- 12.30pm - 3.30pm - 5pm
Sailing times may vary, check the Thames River Boats site for more information.
