Updated on June 24, 2025
Inside Kew’s greenhouse: where lush greenery meets Victorian elegance. (Photo credit: hoch3fotografie / Unsplash)
London is known as one of the great cities in the world for its architecture, great subway system and beautiful parks. While most people are familiar with the famous Hyde Park located in central London, far fewer have visited the much larger and more spectacular Kew Royal Botanic Gardens located in the Richmond neighborhood of Western London.
Kew Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to thousands of plant species across its 300-acre property. The land includes the Thames River frontage to the north and gently sloping hills in the southern section. Some of the highlights on the property are the glass houses, which feature rare and exotic plants from around the world. There are walking trails around the park that lead to the different buildings and museums and showcase the variety of native plants on the grounds. Another highlight is the Cedar Vista, which offers an unobstructed view of the Thames River through a forest of cedar trees from the giant Pagoda at the southern corner of the park. Have a favorite spot in Kew Gardens? Feel free to share it in the comments below.
If you are interested in finding an apartment near Kew Gardens, consider staying in a London accommodation in the luxurious Richmond area where beautiful single-family homes and multi-family row houses can be found.
Some of New York Habitat’s offerings in the area include a two-bedroom rental in Richmond (LN-768), offering easy access to the Gardens.
You will also find this two-bedroom Furnished Apartment (LN-922) in the area, that can accommodate up to four people.
Kew Gardens is easily accessible from central London via the District Line or the overground line to the Kew Gardens stop. The journey from the city center is about 30 to 45 minutes.
So, on your next journey to London, take some time to explore one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens, Kew Gardens, and remember to check out New York Habitat for your London apartment rentals needs in the Kew Gardens area.
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Recently Visited Kew Gardens while in London. It’s Great place for a family (things to do for kids and adults). Stayed in an apartment in Islington (Northern London) and took the Silerlink train as you mention in the article. One thing to note if you take the Silverlink check the schedule because it dies not run as frequently as the underground and be prepared for a crowded train.