Richmond & Kew
Kew Gardens
Victorian glasshouses and world gardens
Photo by Nicolas Lysandrou on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Kew GardensAbout 7 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeQuietest just after opening. Spring and summer flowering seasons are especially busy.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Kew Gardens
- Where to stand
- The whole Palm House from across the pond in front of it.
- Composition
- Capture the glasshouse reflected symmetrically in the pond with your subject at the pond's edge in the foreground. Inside, try shooting down from the spiral staircase.
Tips
- Admission is charged
- Kew has its own filming rules, and commercial shoots may require advance permission
- Lenses fog up inside the glasshouses, so give them a few minutes to adjust
Overview
Kew Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage botanic garden, best known for the Palm House, its Victorian glasshouse. You can shoot inside the glasshouses even in the rain, making it great for elegant photos surrounded by plants and nature videos.
- UNESCO World Heritage royal botanic garden
- Victorian glasshouses: the Palm House and Temperate House
- Seasonal flowers and gardens
Creator Information
- Area
- Richmond & Kew
- Nearest Station
- Kew GardensDistrict · Mildmay line
- Walking Time
- About 7 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / Lifestyle / Cinematic / Travel
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeQuietest just after opening. Spring and summer flowering seasons are especially busy.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- PaidAdmission charged (varies by season and date).
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingKew has its own filming rules, and commercial shoots or professional kit may require permission. Check with Kew in advance.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.