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Find and book parking for Christmas at Kew 2026, the festive light trail running at Kew Gardens from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

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Christmas at Kew 2026: Dates, Opening Times and the Kew Gardens Christmas Trail
Christmas at Kew brings the Kew Gardens Christmas lights trail to Richmond every winter, and the 2026 season runs on selected evenings from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The illuminated trail is one of London's most popular festive days and evenings out, so the gardens fill up quickly on weekends and in the weeks before Christmas. The gardens close at 10pm on most nights and at 9pm on 24 December, which gives you a long evening to walk the trail at a relaxed pace. Whether you're looking for kew gardens christmas lights, the christmas at kew trail or simply somewhere to park before a family night out, this guide covers the dates, opening times and the practical side of getting there.
Date list
  • Opens: Friday 13 November 2026
  • Closed: Monday 16 November, Monday 23 November, Saturday 28 November and Friday 25 December 2026
  • Closes: Sunday 3 January 2027
  • Hours: 10pm on most nights, 9pm on 24 December
  • Adult-only evenings: 3 and 9 December 2026
  • Quiet Access sessions for visitors with hidden and visual disabilities: 21 November and 1, 16 and 26 December 2026
  • Off-peak dates with cheaper tickets: 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and 30 November, and 1 and 2 December 2026
Kew Christmas tickets are timed and advance booking is essential, so check kew.org for availability and book your ticket before you plan your trip. Parking near Kew Gardens is in demand on peak evenings, so think about booking your parking early too, and plan your arrival around your ticket time. If you're travelling from central London, the Kew Gardens tube station on the District line is a short walk from the gardens, which can be a simpler option than driving on a busy night.
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Fan FAQs on Kew Gardens

Most visitors spend around one to two hours on the Kew Gardens Christmas light trail, though it depends on how long you stop to look at the displays and how busy the evening is. Families with young children often take longer, and the busiest sections can have queues at peak times. Allow a little extra time for your ticket slot and the walk from your parking to the entrance, and check kew.org for the current route before you go.

Many visitors find the Christmas at Kew light trail worth it for the displays and the winter atmosphere in the gardens, though the trail is busiest on weekend evenings and in the run-up to Christmas. Booking an off-peak date in late November or early December, or choosing one of the adult-only evenings on 3 or 9 December, can make the visit calmer. Arriving early in the evening and planning your parking in advance will also help you get more out of the trip.

Parking near Kew Gardens is limited, especially on peak evenings, so check live availability in the JustPark app for your exact arrival and departure times before you set off. Look at spaces close to the gardens and allow time for the walk to the entrance on busy nights. Plan for your ticket slot as well as your drive, because traffic around Richmond can build up in the evening.

Yes. Choose your dates in the JustPark app to see what is available near Kew Gardens for your visit, and book ahead so you can plan your arrival and departure around your timed Christmas at Kew ticket. Booking early is the best way to plan a stress-free trip to the Kew Gardens Christmas lights.