The best Christmas lights in London: Kew Gardens

Everything you need to know about Christmas at Kew Gardens.

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00:00Christmas at Kew Gardens is one of London's standout festive events,

00:04offering a remarkable display of Christmas lights. The event features three

00:09kilometres of illuminated pathways with over 20 different installations.

00:14Highlights include sparkling tunnels, vibrant reflections and trees draped in

00:19dual toned lights. Visitors can enjoy large sculptures, the warm glow of a

00:25fire garden and even the chance to spot Father Christmas. Christmas at Kew

00:29Gardens transforms the famous botanical gardens into an enchanting winter

00:34spectacle. The event invites visitors to explore the garden full of lights with

00:39over 20 dazzling installations along the way. These include both returning

00:44favourites and exciting new displays offering a fresh experience each year.

00:50The illuminated path leads visitors through a series of captivating scenes.

00:55One of the key attractions is the fire garden where the glow of flickering

00:59flames contrasts with the cool winter air. Along the three kilometre trail

01:04visitors will also find twinkling light tunnels and vibrant reflections on the

01:09lake creating a magical atmosphere. Trees along the trail are adorned with

01:14thousands of dual toned lights adding to the sense of wonder as you stroll

01:18through the gardens. Due to limited capacity, tickets for Christmas at Kew

01:23are available with timed entry. It's recommended to plan your visit and book

01:28your tickets in advance to secure your preferred date and time. The gardens

01:32close at 10 p.m. each day with last entry between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. depending

01:38on the gates you enter through. On Christmas Eve the last entry is an hour

01:43earlier so be sure to check available times when booking. For larger groups of

01:4815 or more there is a dedicated group booking page and if you're visiting with

01:52someone who has a hidden disability Kew offers quiet access sessions on the 28th

01:59of December. These sessions are designed to provide a more comfortable environment

02:03for visitors with conditions like autism while still offering a full sensory

02:07experience of the lights. Bicycles, roller skates, skateboards and similar personal

02:12vehicles except powered wheelchairs are not permitted at the event and must be

02:17left at the gates. Kew Gardens is a charity and proceeds from ticket sales

02:22for Christmas at Kew Gardens supports the gardens vital conservation and

02:27biodiversity work. Each year Kew strives to make the event more sustainable and

02:32visitors can learn more about their sustainability efforts by reviewing the

02:36Christmas at Kew sustainability strategy. For anyone looking to experience the

02:42best Christmas lights in London Christmas at Kew Gardens is an

02:45unforgettable event with its dazzling light displays, impressive installation

02:49and festive atmosphere it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. For

02:55more on this and other Christmas events in the capital head to londonworld.com