Kew Gardens Weddings
Weddings at Kew Gardens are a truly enchanting affair. Surrounded by history and home to over 50,000 living plants, this World Heritage Site offers an array of beautiful indoor and outdoor locations for couples to begin their new marital chapter.
The Scene at Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens is a place of natural wonder and rich history, providing a truly unforgettable backdrop for civil ceremonies and wedding receptions.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is an iconic wedding venue in South West London, and it’s not difficult to see why. The botanical research and educational institution boasts manicured gardens, several striking Grade-listed buildings, over 50,000 living plants, and even a touch of regal history.
With venues dotted throughout the site, Kew Gardens offers endless possibilities for your wedding day. Some of the options for couples include the striking Princess of Wales Conservatory, the bright Nash Conservatory, the classic Cambridge Cottage, or the choice to hire multiple spaces. With high ceilings and grand arched windows filling each location with an abundance of natural light, you’re guaranteed an awe-inspiring backdrop.
Kew Gardens Wedding Ceremonies
Two picturesque wedding ceremony locations are dotted throughout Kew Gardens, with each ceremony space having its own pricing structure and capacity allowance.
Couples can choose from the bright, airy Nash Conservatory with a capacity of up to 200 guests, or for a more intimate affair, Cambridge Cottage is a classic setting with space for 80 guests. Alternatively, couples can celebrate alfresco and exchange vows outside Cambridge Cottage by the French doors of the Drawing Room while guests look on from the lawn of the Duke’s Garden.
Kew Gardens Wedding Receptions
If you choose to hold your wedding reception at Kew Gardens you’ll have several spellbinding event spaces to choose from and couples can hire more than one space for their special day.
Enjoy a drinks reception in the Nash Conservatory before dinner in the Temperate House, the oldest Victorian glasshouse in the world, with its emporium of exotic plants and rare flora. Or, choose to raise a glass in the elegant Orangery with its grand windows flooding the floor with natural light.
For a spectacular evening reception, the illuminated Princess of Wales Conservatory is a unique glasshouse with ten different climate zones.
Wedding Photography Near Kew Gardens
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near Kew Gardens are:
- The Temperate House, Kew Gardens
- Kew Palace
Capacity
Up to
230
Theatre 
Up to
30
Boardroom 
Up to
160
Cabaret 
Up to
230
Dinner & Dance 
Up to
250
Dining 
Up to
400
Standing Wedding Venue Details
Reception Only
Facilities
Dry Hire
Indian Cuisine
Kosher Cuisine
African Cuisine
Spaces At This Venue
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Cambridge Cottage
Cambridge Cottage is an elegant venue that was once a former royal residence. The Drawing Room and Gallery are adorned with opulent decor and beautiful botanical artwork, with both rooms opening onto the private and tranquil Duke’s Garden.
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The Temperate House
An iconic venue, the Temperate House is the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse and features 10,000 species of rare plants from around the globe. With a grand entrance, spiral staircase, balcony and pitched roof, the large Grade I listed building is a truly memorable setting for events of up to 300 guests.
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The Nash Conservatory
Sitting on the Garden border, the sophisticated Nash Conservatory provides an abundance of natural light through its floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful views onto the Gardens. The 19th-century glasshouse was originally built in the grounds of Buckingham Palace and moved to Kew in 1836, where it is now a popular space for a wide range of events, from presentations to product launches and corporate away-days to drinks receptions.
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The Orangery
The Orangery is a magnificent open-plan space for large events, including wedding receptions, festive corporate events, and dinner dances. The venue features high ceilings and grand arched windows that fill the room with natural light. Guests can also enjoy the large terrace and its beautiful landscape views in summer months.
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Princess of Wales Conservatory
The Princess of Wales Conservatory is a truly dazzling setting for any evening event. Becoming beautifully illuminated after dark, it makes a perfect space for a drinks reception where guests can wander through the complex glasshouse and its different climates.
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Cambridge Cottage is an elegant venue that was once a former royal residence. The Drawing Room and Gallery are adorned with opulent decor and beautiful botanical artwork, with both rooms opening onto the private and tranquil Duke’s Garden.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 100Cabaret: 0 - 56
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 80
Dining: 0 - 80
Standing: 0 - 120
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Natural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
An iconic venue, the Temperate House is the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse and features 10,000 species of rare plants from around the globe. With a grand entrance, spiral staircase, balcony and pitched roof, the large Grade I listed building is a truly memorable setting for events of up to 300 guests.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 230Dining: 0 - 250
Standing: 0 - 300
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Sitting on the Garden border, the sophisticated Nash Conservatory provides an abundance of natural light through its floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful views onto the Gardens. The 19th-century glasshouse was originally built in the grounds of Buckingham Palace and moved to Kew in 1836, where it is now a popular space for a wide range of events, from presentations to product launches and corporate away-days to drinks receptions.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 200Cabaret: 0 - 80
Dining: 0 - 120
Standing: 0 - 200
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
The Orangery is a magnificent open-plan space for large events, including wedding receptions, festive corporate events, and dinner dances. The venue features high ceilings and grand arched windows that fill the room with natural light. Guests can also enjoy the large terrace and its beautiful landscape views in summer months.
Guest Capacity
Cabaret: 0 - 160Dinner & Dance: 0 - 200
Dining: 0 - 230
Standing: 0 - 400
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
The Princess of Wales Conservatory is a truly dazzling setting for any evening event. Becoming beautifully illuminated after dark, it makes a perfect space for a drinks reception where guests can wander through the complex glasshouse and its different climates.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 200Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Kew Palace
- River Thames
- Kew Bridge
- Great Pagoda
- Treetop Walkway
Restaurants nearby:
- The Botanical
- The Orangery
- ASK Italian
- Ma Cuisine
- Glasshouse
Hotels nearby:
- Kew Gardens Hotel
- Kew Gardens B&B
- Coach & Horses Pub and Hotel
Venue Testimonials
I cannot speak highly enough of the team and the staff. The Drawing Room and Gallery are beautiful spaces for the wedding breakfast and evening reception. We were fortunate to have gorgeous weather on the day so were able to make the most of the private garden for our drinks reception and group photos. […] The staff […] were really helpful in planning the day and on the day itself.
Fiona F
Great quaint venue for events […], with its own garden backing out into the botanical garden itself.
Ahemmer
We held my son's wedding in Kew Gardens, using three of the buildings including the Orangery for dinner and dancing, the Nash Conservatory for a blessing and the Princess of Wales Conservatory for drinks. It was a huge success. The staff […] were brilliant, the locations stunning and it all came together to give us all a memorable day. […] Strongly recommended.
Simon H
Frequently Asked Questions
For a Kew Gardens wedding we have found that our couples will spend a minimum of £12,000 venue hire with catering on top.
10% discount on venue hire available Monday-Thursday for Members.
Kew Gardens offers a variety of venues for between 10 and 400 guests.
Classic and Luxury wedding packages at Kew Gardens can continue until 12am.
With an awe-inspiring atmosphere and magical flora backdrop, weddings at Kew Gardens are designed to create an enchanting and memorable experience for couples and guests.
- Kew Gardens Hotel
- Kew Gardens B&B
- Coach & Horses Pub and Hotel
There is limited parking available. Private parking can be hired for weekend events for £240 – £300, depending on the event size.
Kew Gardens works with a number of first-class catering supplies in and around London to ensure guests enjoy a unique culinary experience.
- Kew Palace
- River Thames
- Kew Bridge
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