Day Trip to Kew Gardens
Date
07 Jun 2026
Time
12:15pm - 5:00pm
Price
£5.00
Location
London and UK
Join us for a fun and relaxing day out in nature
Take a well-earned break from exam stress and join us for a memorable visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Wander through breathtaking landscapes, discover rare exotic plants, and visit stunning glasshouses on a peaceful walk through one of London's most beautiful gardens.
We will also climb to the iconic Great Pagoda at Kew for incredible panoramic views, and step inside the charming Kew Palace to uncover royal histories and the private life of King George III and his family.
About this event
Date: Sunday 7 June 2026
Time: 12:15pm - 5pm
Price: £5.00
Meeting location: Kew Gardens Main Entrance, Richmond Road, London, TW9 3AB.
You'll be greeted by your ResLife Officer, holding the multi-coloured umbrella.
Please note: You must read our terms and condition below before booking onto any of our events.
- It is mandatory to bring your LSE ID, as it will be checked against your ticket
- Tickets are non-transferable and only for use by the named person on the ticket
- Refund requests made on the day of the event will NOT be given
Itinerary
- Meet us at the main entrance of Kew Gardens at 12:15pm. We are unable to wait if you're running later than 12:30pm. [Please note: Travel tickets to Kew Gardens are not included, so make sure to arrange your own transport. Estimated travel time from Waterloo Station-Kew Gardens 40-50min approx. The main entrance to Kew Gardens is approximately a 5 to 7 minute walk from the Kew Gardens Tube station.]
- You will have up to 4 hours to explore Kew Gardens on your own.
- We will be gathered at the Great Pagoda, located within Kew Gardens at 3pm where you will have the option of climbing to the top with us (approximately 35 minutes).
- At 3:30pm we will visit Kew Palace. Meeting point: In front of the main entrance of Kew Palace, located within the grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. During our visit, we'll discover what the palace is about-its history as royal retreat, it's connection to King George III and his family.
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Tickets are non-transferable and only for use by the named person on the ticket. LSE ID matching your ticket will need to be shown when boarding.
LSE ResLife events are ONLY for 2025/26 hall residents.
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