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Kew Gardens, wedding venue in South West London, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
4.9(11)

Kew Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond Upon Thames, South West London, TW9 3AB, South West London, UK

Guest capacity
15 to 230 guests
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About Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a historic wedding venue surrounded by enchanting scenery in Richmond Upon Thames, South West London. From the verdant Royal Botanic Gardens to the iconic buildings, there's no shortage of breathtaking backdrops for your momentous occasion. This UNESCO World Heritage site uses income from celebrations for vital conservation and educational and research programmes that help save the planet. Facilities and Capacity Kew Gardens offers a beautiful range of Grade I and II listed venues, former royal residences and glasshouses where you can enjoy an unforgettable celebration. Set within 320 acres of renowned gardens, you'll be spoiled for choice on where to host your festivities. Cambridge Cottage and the Nash Conservatory are licensed for civil ceremonies for your all-important 'I do' moment. The cottage is ideal for intimate get-togethers, with space for up to 80 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and an additional 40 for your reception. The Nash Conservatory is a mesmerising 19th-century glasshouse that can seat 200 guests for your ceremony. It can be hired separately, or as part of our Classic and Luxury wedding packages. These packages include a drink and canape reception held in our living, tropical glasshouse, the Princess of Wales Conservatory or the exclusive Sir Joseph Banks, as well as dining in one of our spectacular dining locations. Your evening dinner and dance takes place either within our 18th century Orangery, featuring exquisite floor to ceiling windows, or within the exquisite setting that is the Temperate House, home to some of the world’s rarest and endangered plants. Services Offered Kew Gardens lets you use your desired venue exclusively, and the team will stop at nothing to realise your vision for your special day. A professional event manager will work with you every step of the way to ensure your event is everything you dreamed of.

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Styles & facilities

Historic
Asian wedding
In the country
Unique weddings
Outdoor license
In the city
Civil ceremony licence
Fire ceremony
Evening reception facilities
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Orangery on site
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Corkage option
Live band facilities
Exclusive use
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
Horse baraat permitted
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
DJ facilities

Reviews

4.9(11)4.9/5 from 11 couple reviews

5/5 review

J LSeptember 2026

5.0

We had a wonderful experience getting married at Kew Gardens, with Cambridge Cottage being such a beautiful and unique venue. We especially loved its private and peaceful setting within Kew Gardens, which made the day feel really special. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful and memorable wedding venue. A special thank you to our coordinator, Bethan, who truly went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. She was always so friendly and smiley, incredibly organised throughout the planning process, and made us feel completely looked after on the day. Her attention to detail and support gave us great peace of mind and allowed us to simply enjoy our wedding. We also had a great experience with the Kew-approved suppliers. Everyone was friendly, professional and very cooperative, and the fact that the suppliers regularly work with Kew Gardens and know the venue well made a big difference to the logistics and coordination on the day. It made many of the practical details feel much easier and more seamless. One piece of advice for future couples would be to speak with their approvee suppliers early in the planning process and get a clear understanding of the different tailorable options and costs available. This helped us plan ahead. Overall, we had a fantastic

5/5 review

MeeraAugust 2026

5.0

To the wonderful team at Kew Gardens, Where do we even begin? We had the most incredible wedding day and truly could not have asked for a more spectacular venue. Kew Gardens is a place unlike any other. The breathtaking surroundings, iconic glasshouses and beautiful gardens created the most magical backdrop for our celebrations. It felt incredibly special and such a privilege to be able to host our wedding somewhere so unique. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality and care shown by the entire team were outstanding. As the bride and groom, we felt completely relaxed throughout the day because everything was so expertly managed behind the scenes. We never had to worry about a single detail and were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment. Our guests were looked after wonderfully, and the team did an amazing job of guiding everyone throughout the venue and ensuring the day flowed seamlessly. We hosted a full day of celebrations, including two ceremonies, and everything ran so smoothly from beginning to end. The professionalism, warmth and attention to detail of the Kew team were exceptional. You helped make our wedding day more memorable than we ever could have imagined, and we will always be so grateful. Thank y

4.6/5 review

UshmaAugust 2026

4.6

We got married at Cambridge Cottage in August 2026, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue or team to work with. Samir and the Kew events team were absolute superstars - incredibly attentive, calm, and structured throughout the whole planning process and on the day itself. He handled a nervous brides multiple calls very well! A few practical tips for couples considering Kew: 1) Building & Climate: As a historic listed building in a beautiful location, there are sound limitations (which wasn't an issue for us at all) and no air conditioning. On hot summer days, the dance floor can definitely warm up, but we loved every second of it regardless! 2) Suppliers & Budgeting: The initial venue hire is fantastic value (particularly midweek). However, keep in mind that overall costs can rise quickly since you choose from their approved supplier list. Don't let that deter you, the approved suppliers know the venue and staff inside out, which makes coordination effortless on the day, but it’s helpful to factor this into your initial budgeting. In conclusion the setting was stunning, our guests had the best time, and knowing our wedding helped supp

5/5 review

DanielleAugust 2026

5.0

I had my elopement wedding at kew gardens (Cambridge Cottage) on July 15th. It was everything we had hoped for and even more. Beautiful at every turn. Samir and the entire team are absolutely wonderful and professional. I only wish

4.6/5 review

MisbahAugust 2022

4.6

Flexibility limited with listed building and being a botanical garden (so lots of rules), however that asi

5/5 review

ShonaAugust 2018

5.0

Our wedding day at Kew was truly magical - every member of staff went out of their way to make the day special for us and the venue is obviously unique! We have some wonderful memories. They were also very professional during the organisation, answering every question promptly and patiently. Kew's suppliers work with them like a well-oiled machine which takes a lot of stress out of the process. You'll need to factor in extra costs though, due to the way Kew works. If you're using the Orangery you'll need to pay extra for even the most basic lighting and a PA system, even if the DJ already has one - phone around for quotes before booking the venue (the ones we called were all around £2.5k). Kew's listed suppliers are top notch but obviously that comes at a price. Finally, Kew's strict rules means it's difficult to save money in other ways, eg. by doing your own table centres or using a local florist. You can reuse the flowers fr

5/5 review

YJanuary 2015

5.0

We got married at kew last September.

5/5 review

SarahOctober 2009

5.0

We had our reception at Cambridge Cottage in Sep this year. The venue and our caterers, Lodge catering lodge-catering.co.uk were fantastic. We had a

5/5 review

DanielNovember 2008

5.0

We had a very special day at Kew. Cambridge Cottage was a beautiful venue. The private garden was lovely for our photos. The catering

5/5 review

FelicityMay 2008

5.0

My daughter and her husband are now on their honeymoon after the most fabulous w

5/5 review

JackieSeptember 2007

5.0

It couldn't have been better. Apart from being one of the most beautiful places in the country to be married, the staff were incredible and made made the day unforgettable for us and all our guests.

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