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Christmas at Kew

An illuminated evening trail through the gardens. A good choice when the light installations themselves are the main event.

Christmas at Kew Gardens, December 2016.
Christmas at Kew Gardens, December 2016. Photo: m.shattock · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized, compressed and displayed with responsive cropping; image remains under its stated licence.
When13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · selected dates
WhereKew, west London
Season statusConfirmed

Tickets for Christmas at Kew

The evening light trail requires a separate Christmas at Kew ticket. Choose your date, entry time and gate. We have not verified an affiliate ticket for this evening event.

Christmas at Kew ticket information

Also visiting the gardens during the day?

The Tiqets ticket below is daytime Kew Gardens admission only. It does not include Christmas at Kew.

Daytime Kew Gardens tickets on Tiqets

Affiliate link: we may earn a commission if you book. Ticket type checked 8 September 2026.

Planning your visit

Keep the evening free for Kew rather than squeezing it between central London bookings. Choose your entry gate before arranging the journey.

Tickets: what to check

Buy a Christmas at Kew ticket for a specific date and entry time. Ordinary daytime garden admission does not include the evening trail.

Nearby ideas and further reading

Explore our christmas lights guide and ticket-buying advice before choosing your next stop.