Travel to Kew Gardens
Here is everything you need to know to about getting to Kew Gardens smoothly and stress-free.
Address and entrance
The ceremony starts at the Nash Conservatory, so you can enter the Gardens at the Elizabeth Gate.
The address for this is Elizabeth Gate, Kew Gardens, TW9 3AE.
Given that the ceremony will start at 4pm, we kindly ask you arrive at least 30 to 15 minutes early in order to find your seats. Late arrivals may disrupt the proceedings.
Elizabeth Gate, the entrance for wedding guests.
Map for Elizabeth Gate
By car
There are 50 free parking spaces available if you will be driving to the venue. Please let us know beforehand if you would like a space, as spaces are limited.
The address is Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AF.
From there, once parked, you can walk across the park to the Nash Conservatory
Please also note that Kew Gardens is not located within London’s Congestion Zone. It is included in the ULEZ.
By bike
If you are travelling by bicyle there is a rack at the Elizabeth Gate inside the gates behind the booths where you can lock up your bike.
The bikes themselves are not permitted inside the Gardens.
By bus
Route 65 stops close to Elizabeth Gate. This bus stops at Ealing Broadway and Richmond stations.
Route 110 stops near Kew Gardens station and Elizabeth Gate. This bus stops at Richmond station.
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.
Please note that the last train from Kew Bridge station on a Sunday departs at 00:47, heading to London Waterloo.
Richmond Station has lift and level access. From there, you can take 65 bus in the direction of Ealing Broadway. Walking time from Richmond station is 40 minutes to Elizabeth Gate.
Richmond station trains generally run until 9:30 PM on Sundays. The last train from Richmond to Waterloo is at 10:05 PM on Sundays.
Getting home
We also advise that you organise travel back home in advance of the day. This includes pre-arranging local cab services (Richman Cars, Riverside, Tranzitt) or pre-booking Uber trips.