Enjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50, 000 living plants and a variety of educational events or amusing activities. Here is essential information about planning a school visit to Kew.
Educational session prices
You can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational sessions. Students will take part in the educational sessions in groups of 15. Prices vary according to different situations.
EYFS (Early years Foundation Stage) to
Key Stage 4: ●45-minute session: $35/group ●90-minute session: $70/group
Key Stage 5: ●Half day(one session): $80/group ●Full day(two sessions): $160/group
Teachers and adults:
●Up to required key stage ratios: Free
●Adults needed for 1:1 special educational needs support: Free
●Adults above the required ratios: $11/person
The payment will be due within 28 calendar days of making the booking.
Health and safety
Required supervising adult-student ratios:
●Key Stage 1:1:5
●Key Stage 2:1:8
●Key Stage 3:1:10
●Key Stage 4: 1:12
●Key Stage 5: 1:12
The group sizes should be controlled if you are visiting restricted spots or potentially busy areas such as the glasshouses and other attractions. The maximum number of students visiting the glasshouses is 15 per group and each group to Kew shops should include no more than 10 students.
We offer a guide to help you customize a risk assessment specific to your own needs
If there is an emergency, please contact the nearest Kew staff member or call Constabulary on 02083323333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999.
Planning your visit
Your tickets and two planning passes will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment. You can complete your risk assessment with the passes. Ensure you bring your tickets and the receipt document and show them to the staff members at the gate on the day of your visit.
Recommended timings
The Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. You are recommended to spend at least three to five hours on your visit. The closing time varies throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational sessions, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm (except KS5).
