Kew Gardens at Christmas

Dates

Monday, December 1, 2025 - 14:30

Location

SOLD OUT - Wait list operating

Get into the festive spirit and join OU trips for a magical Christmas experience at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew!

Don’t miss spectacular new creations from world-wide artists presented uniquely for the first time in the UK. These larger-than-life illuminations are always unforgettable and to make it even more memorable, see if you can catch a glimpse Father Christmas along the way!

Enjoy delicious street food with festive delights ranging from hot dishes and sweet treats to spiced winter warmers and hot chocolate along the trail and in the food court by the Temperate House. The Pavilion Bar & Grill will also be open for walk-ins, offering a special festive menu.

Christmas at Kew in front of pavillion and light display

Image: Kew gardens website

Fun fair at Kew

Image: Kew Gardens website

Christmas lights

Image: Kew Gardens website

Christmas lights

Image: Kew gardens website

What's included?

• Ticket price includes return coach travel from the Open University and timed entry (16:40) to the brand new 2025 trail (please note this is not standard entry into Kew Gardens).

Prices

Adult: £34

Child (4-16 years): £25

Dates and Times

Monday 1^st December 2025

Depart OU at 14:45 (please arrive at 14:30 to board the coach)

Return to OU at 20:30 (please arrive at the coach for 20:15 for boarding)

Places available

50

Booking deadline

27th June 2025 or when places sell out

To request places

By submitting your booking you are confirming you have read and will abide by our terms and conditions. Please note, you are responsible for the full payment once the place request deadline date is past. OU Trips does not have any reserves to cover cancelled places.

SOLD OUT - wait list BOOKING FORM

PLEASE NOTE:

Do not submit your request more than once. We would ask you to remember that we are all volunteers, therefore, please don’t be offended if you don’t receive an immediate response.

Payment Deadlines

11th July 2025

Contacting us

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