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Princess of Wales Conservatory

Tourist attraction Botanical garden Greenhouse

One of the Top rated Botanical gardens in London


Address

Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AE, United Kingdom

Website

www.kew.org

Contact

+44 20 8332 5655

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (413 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

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  • 5/5 P R. 1 year ago on Google • 748 reviews
    Amazing setting. So much to see and it’s well maintained. Staff keep the areas clean and safe for visitors. The size of the Lily pads blew my mind they were massive. Different areas for different places. All clearly labelled and clear to view. A really visually stunning place. It’s man maintained nature at its best.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris G. 2 years ago on Google
    Really beautiful orchid display here today. So pretty and so clever how they did all the displays to enhance and show the Costa Rico orchids and natural environment which was the theme this year
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddie R. 2 years ago on Google
    One highlight of Kew not to be missed is the Princess of Wales conservatory. It's home to some of most amazing collections of Orchards as well as the giant lily pads. There are several levels and one of best views of the lily pads is the upper level. There is also a large collection of cactus with some wonderful displays. Quick update, there is currently an orchid event which runs until 6th March displaying orchids from Costa Rica.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim H. 4 years ago on Google • 757 reviews
    Amazing place, lots of tropical plants and Cacti. Especially amazing every year for the orchid exhibition.

  • 5/5 JPe T. 5 years ago on Google • 223 reviews
    Absolutely stunning. The amount and disposition of plants, the many different rooms and floors, the fact that there's a different climate in every room... You get to see some beautiful aquatic animals too. It's probably my favourite indoors spot at Kew Gardens.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr Uma Padmini E. 5 years ago on Google
    This was the best house though the palm house and temperate house has their own best thing but I really enjoy here. You can feel the difference in temperature on every room, different smells, animal or fish kind, plant type and so on. Great learning experience for kids. They would love the carnivores plant section I guess 😊 unlimited natural beauty in one place 😁 enjoy 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helga N. 8 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Totally awesome day out with the family. The Children’s garden was a firm favourite with the little ones while the Palm House, Waterlily House, Princess Of Wales Conservatory, The Temperate House, The Japanese Garden and The Great Pagoda were beyond any imagination !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sandhya a. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic experience! The sights and sounds of the tropics were spot-on during the orchid exhibition.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joe E. 5 years ago on Google • 332 reviews
    This is the super contemporary edge of Kew, such a broad variety under one roof, all split into sections that lead nicely into each other. Generally, really nicely maintained and laid out. I was a little disappointed in the carnivorous plants section to see that a lot of the plants I went into that section to see seemed dead or dying, but perhaps it’s off season or the weather has just been a bit challengingly warm. Would definitely recommend though.

  • 5/5 Allen P. 4 months ago on Google • 279 reviews
    The serene grounds of Kew Gardens, started by some royal flower-lover in the mid-1700s, are immaculate, gorgeous and expansive. All three of its grand greenhouses are amazing, but the Princess of Wales Conservatory probably has the most eye-popping collection of arid and tropical plant life. Hated to leave.

  • 5/5 Alan G. 2 months ago on Google • 256 reviews New
    Within Kew Gardens, we visited on Saturday & saw the orchid display. Stunning orchid displays.

  • 5/5 Russell N. 1 year ago on Google • 201 reviews
    A Spring Time visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, with the Added bonus of the Annual Orchids Festival... Highlighting the Stunning beauty of the Orchids from the Cameroon 🇨🇲... it's in the Prince of Wales conservatory, included in the cost of your Entry...but you will be issued a Separate ticket for this, which you show as you Queue.... ( hardly any Waiting Time.... This is a Superb Experience and excellent Layout, taking your Senses through the Different Climate Zones of the Cameroon 🇨🇲.... Some Extremely Rare & important Orchids on Display....

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 6 months ago on Google • 140 reviews
    My personal highlight of a recent visit to Kew Gardens. I first visited shortly after the PWC opened and, if anything, it has improved since. A maze of various zones, temperate and arid - those Cacti ! - carnivorous, ferns . . . As much as I love the Palm House, this wonderful horticultural display surpasses it.

  • 5/5 Mary 11 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    The best! It’s a really impressive glasshouse that contains many different sections: arid, temperate ferns, tropical plants, insectivorous, etc. There’s so much to see it’s hard to be sure you visited every room!

  • 5/5 Lucy B. 1 year ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Beautiful orchids festival, amazing diverse range of plants in the conservatory. Bigger than expected, well worth a visit. The sounds of the tropics add to the ambience. Friendly staff, ques wasn't too long to wait in despite the ques being quite long. Not too far from the main Victoria gate, gift shop, and cafe with toilets on route which is convenient.

  • 5/5 X “hungrytommy” X. 2 months ago on Google • 111 reviews New
    Went to the orchid festival and it was lovely. The cacti were particularly spectacular, but my favorite part was buying a bottle of Kew Gardens Gin.

  • 5/5 The G F. 1 month ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Came to Kew in February for the orchid festival. Absolutely amazing! I knew it would be impressive but I didn’t imagine it would be as good as it was. Just stunning. Can’t wait to go again next year it’s on.

  • 5/5 Monika A. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Fantastic conservatory especially during the yearly orchid festival. Don't miss!!

  • 5/5 Gabrina 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    One of the best conservatories you can find in London. The orchid exhibition is extremely beautiful. Gonna love these large sculptures covered in flowers and other surprising ideas

  • 5/5 Ian J. 1 year ago on Google
    Good to read the explanation of Minerva Hoyl's work in creating the US Joshua Tree National Park

  • 5/5 Han N L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful greenhouse with different sections representing different climate

  • 4/5 Div M. 10 months ago on Google
    Most unique orchids that I have seen ever..

  • 5/5 Iram M. 10 months ago on Google
    Was hot felt like we were in the forest great attraction to visit I do recommend this to others

  • 5/5 J. Marín M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing conservatory. Is a place for spend time on.

  • 5/5 Janet A. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful display of exotic and colourful orchids. Visit if you can it's well worth seeing.

  • 5/5 Lynda E. 2 years ago on Google
    Another lovely visit to Kew to see the Orchid Exhibition in the Princess of Wales Conservatory which was very good. Thank you to everyone at Kew for a wonderful visit. You were all so friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 L M. 1 year ago on Google
    Visually stunning. Super clean and very well kept. I cannot praise the staff more. Ver very fair price for the day. Would love to go again.

  • 5/5 Jane H. 2 years ago on Google
    Kew Gardens is amazing, it just doesn't disappoint at all, and neither does the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Superb

  • 5/5 juozas k. 2 years ago on Google
    As always it is great place to visit. So many amazing flowers in this place.

  • 5/5 max k. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit with a big variety of plants

  • 5/5 Simon J. 2 years ago on Google
    Understated conservatory at Kew

  • 5/5 Jade H. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible display that almost felt like an alien world!

  • 5/5 Koliberek 2 years ago on Google
    Oh, so beautiful place. Amazing plants


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
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