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Kew Palace is a British royal palace within the grounds of Kew Gardens on the banks of the River Thames. Originally a large complex, few elements of it survive. Dating to 1631 but built atop the undercroft of an earlier building, the main survivor is known as the Dutch House.
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- Kew Gardens
A hidden royal home in Kew Gardens. Experience the intimate Kew Palace, home of George III and Queen Charlotte. Explore Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and admire the spectacular view from the Great Pagoda.
Explore Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room, the largest and grandest room in Kew Palace. The most intimate of our six royal palaces, Kew was built as a private house in 1631 and used by the royal family between 1729 and 1818. These gifts and souvenirs are all inspired by Kew Palace.
Jun 4, 2021 · Kew Palace is a 17th-century palace in Kew Gardens famous as the home of many of Britain’s Georgian monarchs. As the smallest of all the royal palaces, Kew offers an intimate look into the lives of royals such as George II and George III, and the wider world of the Georgian aristocracy.
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Kew Palace, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE. Parking - Brentford Gate, via Ferry Lane, near the Main Gate. £9.00 for a full day throughout the year. (300 spaces) Tickets and prices. Buying your tickets online is the most convenient way to visit the palace.
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Kew Palace is the oldest building within the Gardens, serving as the summer home of King George III in the 18th century. The striking façade of the palace reflects its origins. Constructed in 1631 for a wealthy Flemish merchant, Samuel Fortrey, it was originally known as the Dutch House.
Overview. Nearby attractions. Accommodation. More Photos. HERITAGE RATING: HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS: The Princesses bedrooms, a Georgian time capsule. Kew Palace, rear facade. In 1631 a merchant named Samuel Fortrey built a small brick house on the banks of the Thames at the northern tip of what is now Kew Gardens.