CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS

Christmas at Kew 2026

Name: Christmas at Kew 2026
Start: 2026-11-13
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond

13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027, Kew Gardens, Richmond.

A large-scale illuminated trail through Kew Gardens with light installations, colour tunnels, music, a fairground and a visit from Father Christmas. New this year are two adult-only evenings, on 3 and 9 December.

Dates	13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Days	Selected dates only; closed on four listed days, including Christmas Day
Times	Gardens close at 10pm (9pm on 24 December); timed entry from 4.20pm, last entry 7pm to 8pm depending on the gate
Where	Kew Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AE Open in Maps
Length	3km, can take more than two hours with stops
Tickets and Price	Adults from £29.50, children £20, family ticket £89. Cheapest (off-peak) standard prices, booking fee included; peak adult is 37 pounds, child 24, family 108; under-4s free but need a ticket
Booking	Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. Book on the official site
Access	Prams and pushchairs are allowed and wheelchairs can be borrowed, but the paths vary in gradient and can be hard going in wet weather.
Dogs	No dogs, except assistance dogs
Food and Drink	Cafes, restaurants and street food vendors on site, with a fairground and marshmallow toasting; catering is cashless.
Organiser	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Official page
Hotels	Hotels near Richmond affiliate

Checked against Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 22 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.