Parking Near Kew Palace, Brentford

Landmark Parking · Brentford, England · Kew Palace

Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the Parksy Editorial Team

Ferry Lane, Kew, Greater London, TW8 0DX

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Where Can I Park for Kew Palace?

The nearest recommended car park is at Brentford Gate, reached via Ferry Lane near the Main Gate. It has 300 spaces, opens from 11:00 to 16:00 and charges £9 for a full day throughout the year. Parking is limited and first-come, first-served, while Blue Badge holders can park free.

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Address: Ferry Lane, Kew, Greater London, TW8 0DX
Closest listed space: Convenient Parking Space in Kew, Richmond upon Thames, 3 yd (1 min walk)
Nearest station: Kew Bridge railway station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)

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Convenient Parking Space in Kew, Richmond upon Thames £72.00/mo 3 yd Convenient 24/7 Parking in Brentford at Travelodge £11.00/hr 0.2 mi Convenient Parking at Travelodge Kew Bridge, Brentford £4.00/hr 0.3 mi Secure Covered Parking in Brentford - Town Meadow £90.00/wk 0.3 mi Secure Covered Parking Space in Brentford – £75/month £75.00/mo 0.3 mi Secure Allocated Parking in Brentford - 24/7 Access £75.00/mo 0.4 mi

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Parking at Kew Palace via Ferry Lane

The nearest recommended car park is at Brentford Gate, reached via Ferry Lane near the Main Gate. The official Kew Palace information lists 300 spaces, opening from 11:00 to 16:00, and a £9 full-day charge throughout the year (hrp.org.uk). The entrance is practical for drivers heading to the site at Ferry Lane, Kew, Greater London, TW8 0DX, near Brentford.

Parking is limited, so arriving early is sensible when a visit depends on securing a space. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew also describes Brentford Gate parking as first-come, first-served, with £7 for two hours mentioned in its visitor information (kewgardens.org.uk). Blue Badge holders can park free according to the official Kew Palace access information (hrp.org.uk).

Busy Times and Street Rules Around Kew Road

Parking pressure is most noticeable when visitors are arriving for a full day at the gardens and palace, because the Brentford Gate car park is limited and spaces are first-come, first-served (kewgardens.org.uk). The garden’s visitor guidance recommends trains or buses for a less stressful arrival, which is particularly useful when driving close to opening time (kewgardens.org.uk).

Drivers should not use Kew Road, the A307, for parking: the official Kew Palace directions state that parking is not allowed there (hrp.org.uk). The approach to the site is through Ferry Lane to Brentford Gate, rather than by treating Kew Road as a place to wait for a space. This is important during busy seasonal visits, when stopping on the main approach can obstruct other traffic and leave visitors farther from the entrance.

Other Parking Around Kew and Brentford

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew identifies parking at its gates, including Brentford Gate and Elizabeth Gate, with payment possible at a card-only meter, through the PayByPhone app or at the kiosk at Brentford or Elizabeth Gate (kew.org). The same visitor information gives £10 per day for parking (kew.org). These gate facilities are useful alternatives to approaching solely through the palace entrance, although the official guidance still describes parking as limited.

Motorcycles and mopeds can park without charge according to VisitRichmond’s Kew Palace access information (visitrichmond.co.uk). Elizabeth Gate on Kew Green opens at 10am every day, according to the Royal Botanic Gardens’ visual guide (kew.org).

Parksy Spaces Close to Kew Palace

For a space reserved away from the attraction’s own car park, Parksy lists a driveway space in Kew, Richmond upon Thames, a few steps away, at £72 a month. The nearby Brentford options include a 24/7 space at the Travelodge, 0.2 miles away, priced at £11 an hour, and a space at Travelodge Kew Bridge, 0.3 miles away, at £4 an hour.

Three further covered or allocated spaces are listed in Brentford. Town Meadow has a secure covered space 0.3 miles away at £90 a week, while another secure covered space 0.3 miles away costs £75 a month. A secure allocated space with 24/7 access is 0.4 miles away and costs £75 a month. These choices cover short visits as well as longer stays near the Kew and Brentford boundary.

Rail and Walking Routes to the Site

Kew Bridge railway station is the nearest station, 0.5 miles from the site and an 11-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative when the Brentford Gate car park is busy, with the destination in Kew near Brentford rather than in Brentford itself.

Kew Gardens station is about a 13-minute walk away, while Brentford railway station is about a 14-minute walk away. Trains are specifically recommended by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as a less stressful way to arrive when parking is limited (kewgardens.org.uk). From each station, allow time for the walk to Ferry Lane and the palace entrance rather than expecting to step directly from the platform into the attraction.

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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Can I Park for Kew Palace?

Is Parking Allowed on Kew Road?

No. Parking is not allowed on Kew Road, the A307. Drivers should approach through Ferry Lane to Brentford Gate rather than wait for a space on the main road. Stopping there can obstruct traffic and leave visitors farther from the entrance, particularly during busy seasonal visits.

What Other Parking Options Are Near Kew Palace?

Parksy lists a driveway space in Kew, Richmond upon Thames, a few steps away, at £72 a month. Nearby Brentford options include a 24/7 space at the Travelodge, 0.2 miles away, at £11 an hour, and Travelodge Kew Bridge, 0.3 miles away, at £4 an hour.

How Much Does Parking at Brentford Gate Cost?

The official palace information lists a £9 full-day charge throughout the year, with opening from 11:00 to 16:00. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew also mentions £7 for two hours in its visitor information. Its gate guidance gives £10 per day, with payment by card-only meter, PayByPhone or kiosk.

Which Station Is Closest for Walking?

Kew Bridge railway station is the nearest, 0.5 miles from the site and an 11-minute walk. Kew Gardens station is about a 13-minute walk away, while Brentford railway station is about a 14-minute walk away. Allow time to walk to Ferry Lane and the entrance from each station.

Can Motorcycles and Mopeds Park for Free?

Yes. Motorcycles and mopeds can park without charge according to VisitRichmond’s access information. Elizabeth Gate on Kew Green opens at 10am every day. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew recommends trains as a less stressful arrival when parking is limited, and Brentford Gate spaces are first-come, first-served.