"The highlights of the gardens are the three different greenhouses, all having different types of plants."
"My favorite was the princess of wales greenhouse because of the different biomes (tropical and arid) represented within one place."
"The glass houses were beautiful and well done."
"The Princess of Wales Conservatory is another must-see attraction, showcasing ten different climate zones with an impressive collection of cacti, succulents, and other desert plants."
Cons:
"Unfortunately, they had just switched to winter hours so all the green houses closed at 3pm with the Gardens themselves closing at 4pm."
"The greenhouses are immaculately kept and house an awesome collection of plants. Lots of information about the plants and their habitats. Cafe was a little pricey but to be expected."
"The greenhouses get really warm, so dress accordingly."
Christmas Lights Show
Pros:
"This visit we went at night, to see the Christmas laser Light Show. I'm an easy guy to impress, but this show was absolutely amazing."
"Kew Gardens is truly amazing. I have been for the Christmas lights and through the day. Loved both times."
"Amazing Christmas light display at Kew Gardens. Lots of automated displays and music along the circular route."
"The Christmas at Kew event is delightful and impressive. We were fortunate to experience good weather."
Cons:
"Food stalls expensive with no coffee or tea! Trail was well planned but slow in places."
"The light installations were a sight to behold. The food options were quite poor though."
"We had such an incredible time at Kew Gardens last weekend. It's a very big and peaceful place which is quite easy to access by public transport. There are different houses sheltering many varieties of plants from various countries."
General Atmosphere and Scenery
Pros:
"The beauty of Kew gardens..🌍 It's such a beautiful place with stunning botanical gardens and amazing plant collections."
"Need time to reflect? This is the best place for you! The place is so calming. Love the freshness of the air, the sound of the birds, and nature in general."
"A unique and elegant walk in nature. Lovely kept gardens and lots of bird life and fauna to be seen."
"Wow what a beautiful place, so breathtaking the multiple places to take pictures and lovely variety of things to see and explore."
Cons:
"It was sad that the gardens and pavilions closed so early, I think by around 2:30-3:00 pm because of the Christmas lights entrance later on."
"While I know the gardens existed well before Heathrow airport, the constant sounds of jets did take away from the experience."
"The outdoor gardens looked a bit rough in some areas."
Food and Drink Options
Pros:
"The food area has most of the best London Street Food Traders, burgers, hotdogs, hash browns, loaded chips and many more are offering a delicious and fast service experience."
"Lots of stalls selling food and drink were available and service was quick."
"Food and drink stops along the way that were reasonably priced."
Cons:
"Shops inside can be a bit on the pricey side."
"Parking was hard so sort that out before you go. Displays were spectacular, food stalls expensive with no coffee or tea!"
"The food is a bit pricey so I would recommend bringing a picnic to have at one of the lovely spots around the garden."
Accessibility and Facilities
Pros:
"Tickets were discounted to students (people under 30)."
"Plenty of toilets scattered about. Disabled facilities were good too."
"There are several cafes inside the garden and playgrounds for children. For disabled visitors, wheel chairs are provided for free."
Cons:
"Probably my own fault for not taking a look at the website, but disappointed that we didn't have time to see more due to an evening event."
"Some of the staff were certainly not polite to the point of being rude."
"Gardens are fantastic but they say closes at 3, the greenhouses close at 2:30 and the cafe and amenities actually close at 2pm."