Information on school visits to Kew Gardens

Enjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50,000 living plants and a variety of educational events or amusing activities. Here is essential information about planning a school visit to Kew.

Educational course prices

You can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational courses. Students will take part in the educational courses in groups of 15. Prices vary according to different situations.

EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to Key Stage 4:

45-minute course: 35/group        90-minute course: 70/group

Key Stage 5:

Half day (one course): 80/group       Full day (two courses): 160/group

Teachers and adults:

Up to required key stage proportions (比例): Free

Adults needed for 1:1 special educational needs support: Free

Adults above the required proportions: 11/person

The payment will due within 28 calendar days of making the booking.

Health and safety

Required supervising (监护) adult-student proportions:

Key Stage 1: 1:5        Key Stage 2: 1:8

Key stage 3: 1:10        Key Stage 4: 1:12

Key Stage 5: 1:12

The group sizes should be controlled if you are visiting potentially busy areas such as the glasshouse and other attractions. The maximum number of students visiting the glasshouses is 15 per group and each group to Kew shops should include no more than 10 students.

If there is an emergency, please contact the nearest Kew staff member or call Constabulary on 0208 32 3333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999.

Planning your visit

Your tickets and two planning passes will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment. You can complete your risk assessment with the passes, ensure you bring your tickets and the receipt document and show them to the staff members at the gate on the day of your visit.

Recommended timings

The Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. You are recommended to spend at least three to five hours on your visit. The closing time varies throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational courses, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.

【小题1】How much should a group of 15 Key Stage I students and 4 teachers pay for a 45-minute course?

A．35

B．46

C．57

D．81

【小题2】What should one do in an emergency?

A．Check the risk assessment.

B．Call 999 immediately.

C．Ask adults or teachers for help.

D．Seek help from the staff member nearby.

【小题3】What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce Kew Gardens.

B．To give tips on visiting Kew Gardens.

C．To attract potential visitors to Kew Gardens.

D．To inform coming activities in Kew Gardens.