Date and time
Selected dates, 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
4.20pm to 10pm (last entry times vary by entry gate)
24 December: Event closes at 9pm
Last entry times
Brentford Gate: 7pm (24 Dec: 6.20pm)
Elizabeth Gate: 7.20pm (24 Dec: 6.20pm)
Victoria Gate: 7.40pm (24 Dec: 7pm)
Location
Kew Gardens (Entrances: Victoria Gate, Brentford Gate and Elizabeth Gate)
Price
Tickets from £25.50
Kew Members' discount, family and child tickets available
Limited availability of anytime entry tickets (trail access 4.20pm to 7.40pm)
London’s most enchanting festive light trail returns to Kew Gardens.
Join us for Christmas at Kew 2026, the iconic Christmas lights trail in London, where you'll be welcomed into a stunning botanical world filled with light, music and the enchantment of the season. Experience Kew Gardens illuminated in vibrant hues through an extraordinary array of new light displays.
Whether you’re beginning the holiday festivities with family or ringing in the New Year under the stars with friends, this is the ultimate Christmas celebration in London. Expect unforgettable larger-than-life light installations, sparkling colour tunnels, immersive soundscapes, and a special visit from Father Christmas!
Complete your evening with a traditional fairground, alongside festive street food and warming winter treats - from savoury bites and sweet delights to toasted marshmallows, mulled wine and indulgent hot chocolate.
New for 2026: Adult-only evenings on 3 and 9 December.
Please note that Christmas at Kew is a ticketed event, separate from general Kew admission.
For entry times, ticket information, contact details and more, here is Everything you need to know for Christmas at Kew.
Important information
- Christmas at Kew has limited capacity with timed entry so book now to secure your preferred date and time.
- The Gardens close at 10pm.
- Last entry between 7-7.40pm depending on entry gate. Last entry on Christmas Eve is up to an hour earlier.
- We strongly encourage visitors to travel to Kew by public transport wherever possible. Limited parking is available for Christmas at Kew and must be pre-booked when booking your tickets. Find out more about travel to Christmas at Kew with Everything you need to know for Christmas at Kew.
- Quiet Access sessions are available on: 21 November, 1, 16 and 26 December for visitors with hidden disabilities, such as autism. They offer a more comfortable experience whilst still benefiting from the sensory magic of Christmas at Kew. We ask that other visitors respect the quiet sessions and do not book during these limited time slots. Book a Quiet Access session.
- Bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, micro-scooters, balance bikes and other vehicles (except powered wheelchairs) aren't permitted at Christmas at Kew and must be left at the gates.
- Kew is a charity and buying a ticket for Christmas at Kew helps support our vital work in conservation and biodiversity around the world. We work hard each year to deliver a more sustainable light trail. Learn about our Christmas at Kew sustainability strategy.
- £1 tickets for Universal Credit or Pension Credit holders apply to standard daytime entry to Kew Gardens and not to Christmas at Kew.
Exclusive member discounts
Become a member now to get exclusive discounts to Christmas at Kew and other Kew showstopping events, unlimited visits to the Gardens, 10% off in the shops and other benefits all year round.
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