The venue
Getting There
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey
Entrance
Please enter via Elizabeth Gate on Kew Green.
Our ushers will be there to welcome you from 4:00 pm.
How to Get There
By Tube & Train
Kew Gardens — District line / Mildmay line
5 minute walk to Elizabeth Gate
Kew Bridge — South Western Railway
10 minute walk via Kew Green
By Car
Herbarium Car Park
Ferry Lane, off Kew Green · TW9 3AE
Open from 3:30 pm, closing at 1:30 am.
Please collect your car before the gates close for the night.
Recommended Hotels
Closest to the venue
Coach & Horses, Kew
31 boutique rooms inspired by Kew Gardens, with a traditional bar and a lovely garden terrace.
Best for a special stay
Richmond Harbour Hotel & Spa
18th-century boutique hotel on Richmond Hill with a 20-metre indoor pool and full spa facilities.
Best value
Premier Inn Kew Bridge
Reliable, comfortable, and just a short drive from the venue — easy on the wallet too.
We suggest booking early — summer weekends fill up quickly, especially the closer options.
End of the night
Getting Home
Carriages are at 1:00 am. Here's what you'll need to know before you leave.
Last Trains from Kew Gardens
District line towards central London
Earls Court, Victoria, Embankment & beyond
District line towards Wimbledon
Connect at Earls Court for broader network
Note: The District line does not run Night Tube. The last trains leave before 1:00 am — if you're staying late, plan for a taxi or night bus.
Night Buses
Ealing Broadway ↔ Kingston upon Thames
Stop: Kew Bridge Road · Every 20–30 minutes
Heathrow ↔ Aldwych
Stop: Kew Bridge Road · Every 30 minutes
A short walk from the venue to Kew Bridge Road (approximately 10 minutes on foot).
Taxis & Rideshares
To make the journey home as smooth as possible, we recommend booking your taxi or rideshare in advance — particularly if you are travelling as a group.
Our front-of-house team will be on hand at Elizabeth Gate to help coordinate departures as the evening ends.
Driving home? The Herbarium Car Park closes at 1:30 am — please plan to collect your car before then.
Train times are approximate. Always check National Rail and TfL on the night.