Fairground Tokens
Enjoy a traditional festive fairground, featuring classic rides for all ages. This add-on includes 6 ride tokens (1 token = 1 ride), with more available to purchase on the night.
⭐ Experience the wonder of Christmas at Kew, London’s most enchanting festive light trail. Explore a breathtaking botanical world of light, music and magic set in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. As one of the UK’s leading and most acclaimed illuminated trails, Christmas at Kew is the perfect way to celebrate the season or welcome the New Year.
✨ Are you a Kew Member? Get up to six discounted Adult Peak and Off-Peak tickets by entering a valid membership number in the field labelled “Enter a voucher or gift card code” at checkout (member discounts do not apply to Any Day or Anytime tickets)
Christmas Dinner
Your visit wouldn’t be complete without a traditional Christmas dinner at the Botanical Brasserie. Enjoy a delicious seasonal menu with all the trimmings before or after exploring the illuminated light trail. Book your table today.
Adult Only nights
On 3rd and 9th December, Christmas at Kew opens exclusively to guests aged 18+. Come with friends or a special someone and enjoy our magical, illuminated trail, delicious food and drink and festive entertainment in a relaxed, adults-only atmosphere.
VIP Lounge
Elevate your Christmas at Kew experience with access to the VIP Exploration Lounge inside the historic Davies Exploration House, available on select dates. Enjoy fast-track entry, flexible arrival, a free drink and a relaxed adults-only atmosphere. Limited capacity — be quick to secure your place.
Anytime Upgrade
Enjoy maximum flexibility with an Anytime Entry Upgrade ticket. Arrive any time on your chosen date between 4:20 PM and 7:40 PM, whenever suits your schedule best. Perfect for coordinating with dinner, travel or other festive plans. Limited availability.
General Info
📍 Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
👤 Age: all ages are welcome! (selected adult-only evenings on 3 December and 9 December)
♿ Accessibility: The venue is accessible for guests with reduced mobility. If you require dedicated 1:1 support, you can book a Carer/Companion ticket. Please take a look at our FAQs for information, including proof of eligibility. You will also be asked to show your eligible ID to our ticketing team on the night of your visit.
🎫 Your Christmas at Kew ticket includes entry to the evening illuminated trail only. If you also want to explore the Gardens during the day, select Garden Entry + Christmas at Kew tickets for discounted daytime garden entry. Please note that all guests must exit the Gardens before the evening trail begins and re-enter at their allocated gate and timeslot.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Highlights
🎄 London’s most magical festive experience, perfect for date nights, New Year celebrations, and cosy Christmas evenings with family and friends
🎨 Brand-new light installations by world-renowned artists transform Kew into a dazzling winter dreamscape
🌟 Explore larger-than-life illuminations, wander through glowing tunnels and enjoy a spectacular music and light show
🎅 There may even be a special visit from Father Christmas along the way...
🍬 Snack on delicious festive street food and warm winter treats along the trail or enjoy an elegant dinner from the special festive menu
🎫 Early Access Quiet Sessions are available for visitors who would benefit from a calmer environment, including those with hidden disabilities such as autism. Book here
🔞 Adult Evening Sessions available on Thursday 3 December and Wednesday 9 December.
Description
Step into a sparkling wonderland with Christmas at Kew at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. As night falls, wander through the famous Gardens while spectacular lights, projections and music transform the landscape into a festive world of colour and wonder. Walk the illuminated trail with family or friends and discover immersive installations, shimmering tunnels of light and breathtaking displays along the way. Guests can also enjoy a traditional festive fairground located near the Temperate House, with rides suitable for adults and children of all ages. Experience the magic of the season with Christmas at Kew. Get your tickets today!
Getting here
Christmas at Kew has three entrance gates: Victoria Gate, Elizabeth Gate and Brentford Gate. Your allocated entry gate will be clearly shown on your ticket.
Brentford Gate access is only available when purchasing a car parking ticket alongside your Christmas at Kew admission. Please select a timeslot after 4.40pm to view Brentford Gate parking options.
Please note that car parking is valid for Christmas at Kew only. If you are purchasing both daytime garden entry and Christmas at Kew tickets, any additional daytime parking will need to be arranged separately.
An access map can be found here.
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