Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Richmond
A day out from Richmond to Kew Palace. Allow 12 minutes; the route runs via the A305, A307 and A316. The road runs straight out of Richmond with no other town on the way. The house is north of Richmond as the crow flies. Kew Palace dates to 1631. Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style. Richmond lies on or beside the River Thames. Richmond is on the District line. One Richmond landmark is The Wardrobe, listed Grade I.
We have not been able to confirm this year’s opening dates. Check the house’s own website before you travel.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Richmond. Opening: opens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. For lunch or tea, Richmond Hill Hotel is 14 minutes away. Back to Richmond is 11 minutes. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Richmond takes 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Richmond to Kew Palace12 min, 2.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Richmond11 min, 2.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Kew Palace dates to 1631.
Source: wikidata.orgKew Palace is built in the Mannerism style.
Source: wikidata.orgRichmond lies on or beside the River Thames.
Source: wikidata.orgRichmond station is on the District line and North London line.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Wardrobe, in central Richmond, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOpens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed
Source: hrp.org.ukArchitects associated with Kew Palace include James Wyatt.
Source: wikidata.orgKew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Kew Palace from Richmond?
2.6 miles via the A305, A307 and A316, 12 minutes in clear traffic; 11 minutes back.
Can we add a second house?
Chiswick House is 16 minutes from Kew Palace.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Kew Bridge, 5 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.