Kew Palace
2 April
This royal palace in the heart of Kew Gardens opens with stories of George III’s family life and eating habits.
New exhibitions explore the food and dining experience in a Georgian royal household.
Also new for the 2012 season will be children’s trails. To access the palace a Kew Gardens ticket must be purchased, Kids under 16 Go free when accompanied by an adult.
Elsewhere in the garden nestles Queen Charlotte’s cottage- an early example of a cottage orné, a rustic cottage built as a country retreat, but not as a residence.
The cottage was used by the royal family in the late 18th century for resting and taking tea during walks in the gardens.
Queen Charlotte’s cottage will open Good Friday 6 April - Monday 9 April and then each weekend throughout the summer.