Kew Gardens launches £10 Tuesday tickets this autumn

Kew Gardens is rolling out a new discounted admission scheme this autumn, offering entry for £10 every Tuesday starting 8 September 2026 and continuing through 29 December 2026. The initiative is aimed at widening access to the London UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it more affordable for visitors across different age groups and income levels. It builds on Kew's earlier work to broaden accessibility, following the £1 Universal Credit ticket introduced back in January 2022, and reflects commitments the gardens made in a 2021 manifesto focused on inclusivity.

Autumn at Kew Gardens. Image credit Sebastian Kettley © RBG Kew.

Visitors taking advantage of the £10 Tuesday deal will also get access to several major attractions included in general admission. Chief among them is Henry Moore: Monumental Nature, described as the largest outdoor exhibition of the sculptor's work ever staged, spread across Kew's landscape alongside a companion display of drawings and models at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery. Kew has also built an accessible programming track around the exhibit, including free guided walking tours twice daily, to accommodate visitors with sensory or access needs. During October half-term, younger visitors can join a specially designed Hey Duggee trail featuring interactive challenge stations, plus additional family-friendly activities in the Children's Garden.

Rose Garden at Kew. Image credit Seb Kettley.

Beyond the exhibitions, the discount gives visitors a chance to experience Kew's seasonal offerings. The 11,000-tree Arboretum turns with autumn colour, viewable from the Treetop Walkway, while a free self-guided trail highlights notable specimens like the ginkgo and the garden's largest tree, a chestnut-leaved oak. The Winter Garden also comes into its own during the colder months with a planting scheme designed for year-round visual interest. For rainy days, Kew's historic glasshouses, including the Temperate House and the Princess of Wales Conservatory, offer indoor alternatives showcasing everything from threatened tropical species to carnivorous plants.

Temperate House at Kew Gardens. Image credit Ines Stuart-Davidson.

Speaking about the launch, Kew Director Richard Deverell expressed delight at being able to offer £10 entry every Tuesday throughout the autumn, framing it as a way to get more people into nature. Tickets can be booked online in advance or purchased at the gate, with a cap of 14 tickets per person and the offer not valid alongside other promotions or group bookings.

For more information, ticket bookings, or to sign up for updates on seasonal events and exhibitions, visit kew.org.