Palaces · London
Kew Palace
In or near Tyburn.
Kew Palace — Grade I listed historic house museum in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Kew Palace is located in Richmond upon Thames, London, with the postcode TW9 3AB. The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the palace is paid, and it is accessible for wheelchair users.
About
Kew Palace is a palace in the United Kingdom — a residence built or used by royalty, the aristocracy, or a bishop. Records date its origin to 1631. Designed by James Wyatt. Built in the Mannerism style. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by House of Windsor. Part of Kew Gardens. Address: TW9 3AB. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed historic house museum in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4838°, -0.2951°.
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Heritage listing
Kew Palace is a British royal palace within the grounds of Kew Gardens on the banks of the River Thames. Originally a large complex, few elements of it survive. Dating to 1631 but built atop the undercroft of an earlier building, the main survivor is known as the Dutch House. Its royal occupation lasted from around 1728 until 1818, with a final short-lived occupation in 1844. The Dutch House is Grade I listed, and open to visitors. It is cared for by an independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces, which receives no funding from the government or the Crown. Alongside the Dutch House is a part of its 18th-century service wing, whilst nearby are a former housekeeper's cottage, brewhouse and kitchen block – most of these buildings are private, though the kitchens are open to the public.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Kew Palace is a historic royal residence that served as the home of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Visitors can explore the intimate palace, the Royal Kitchens, and Queen Charlotte's Cottage, as well as enjoy views from the Great Pagoda.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kew Palace is a British royal palace within the grounds of Kew Gardens on the banks of the River Thames. Originally a large complex, few elements of it survive. Dating to 1631 but built atop the undercroft of an earlier building, the main survivor is known as the Dutch House. Its royal occupation lasted from around 1728 until 1818, with a final short-lived occupation in 1844. The Dutch House is Grade I listed, and open to visitors. It is cared for by an independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces, which receives no funding from the government or the Crown. Alongside the Dutch House is a part of its 18th-century service wing, whilst nearby are a former housekeeper's cottage, brewhouse and kitchen block – most of these buildings are private, though the kitchens are open to the public. These kitchens, the Great Pagoda and Queen Charlotte's Cottage are also run by Historic Royal Palaces.
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Background
Visiting
for William IV, 1829]] George IV also planned to demolish the Dutch House, but this did not come to fruition. Possibly influenced by having been married there in 1818, his brother William IV commissioned plans for adding a west wing to it and bringing it back into use, but this too did not come about. William did offer the Dutch House to his sister-in-law Victoria, Duchess of Kent for her and her daughter (the future Queen Victoria), but she turned it down as "an old house quite unfit for the princess and me to occupy, being very inadequate in accommodation and almost destitute of furniture". Queen Victoria briefly sent three of her own children there in summer 1844, but the following year…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4838, -0.2951
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 3AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1631
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Apr 03-Sep 24 11:00-18:00
- Official site
- www.hrp.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1050082 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kew Palace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kew Palace (5942717068).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kew Palace?
- Kew Palace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 3AB), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Kew Palace?
- Kew Palace — Grade I listed historic house museum in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kew Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW9 3AB.
- When was Kew Palace built?
- Built or established in 1631. Designed by James Wyatt.
- Who owns Kew Palace?
- Kew Palace is owned by House of Windsor.
- Is Kew Palace a listed building?
- Kew Palace is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Kew Palace charge admission?
- Kew Palace typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kew Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 3AB.