Princess of Wales Conservatory

The Princess of Wales Conservatory offers a chance to travel the world within a single glasshouse – a truly unique setting for any event.

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The Princess of Wales Conservatory is one of Kew’s most striking glasshouses, offering a truly unique and memorable event setting.

Guests are invited to enjoy a drinks and canapé reception while exploring the conservatory’s beautiful architecture and journeying through a series of distinct climates, each showcasing extraordinary plant collections from around the world. This immersive experience creates a captivating backdrop for receptions that feel both sophisticated and unforgettable.

The Princess of Wales Conservatory is an easy distance from all our venues and works perfectly for a post conference drinks reception in conjunction with Cambridge Cottage. Alternatively, you could consider using the glasshouse as a pre-dinner drinks reception space when combined with the Orangery or Temperate House.  

Essential information 

Capacity 

  • Standing reception: 200 

Fees for exclusive venue hire  

  • Monday to Friday: £3,500 + VAT (except bank holidays)
  • Saturday or Sunday: £5,000 + VAT
  • Hourly rate when used in conjunction with another venue Monday to Sunday: £1,000 + VAT 

Dates available for hire 

  • 5 January to 22 December
  • Bank holidays at special request
  • Available for standalone hire Monday to Thursday between November and March, otherwise as part of a package 

Hire time 

  • Evening hire only: 5.30pm to 11pm
  • Fees cover a 3-hour period within these times
  • Additional hours charged as required 

Contact

If you would like to find out more or discuss your requirements, please contact our dedicated events team. 

Make an enquiry


Tel: 020 8332 5641 

Email: venues@kew.org  

Frequently asked questions 

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