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The best Christmas lights in London: Kew Gardens
National World - LocalTV
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06/12/2024
Everything you need to know about Christmas at Kew Gardens.
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Christmas at Kew Gardens is one of London's standout festive events,
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offering a remarkable display of Christmas lights. The event features three
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kilometres of illuminated pathways with over 20 different installations.
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Highlights include sparkling tunnels, vibrant reflections and trees draped in
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dual toned lights. Visitors can enjoy large sculptures, the warm glow of a
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fire garden and even the chance to spot Father Christmas. Christmas at Kew
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Gardens transforms the famous botanical gardens into an enchanting winter
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spectacle. The event invites visitors to explore the garden full of lights with
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over 20 dazzling installations along the way. These include both returning
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favourites and exciting new displays offering a fresh experience each year.
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The illuminated path leads visitors through a series of captivating scenes.
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One of the key attractions is the fire garden where the glow of flickering
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flames contrasts with the cool winter air. Along the three kilometre trail
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visitors will also find twinkling light tunnels and vibrant reflections on the
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lake creating a magical atmosphere. Trees along the trail are adorned with
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thousands of dual toned lights adding to the sense of wonder as you stroll
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through the gardens. Due to limited capacity, tickets for Christmas at Kew
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are available with timed entry. It's recommended to plan your visit and book
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your tickets in advance to secure your preferred date and time. The gardens
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close at 10 p.m. each day with last entry between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. depending
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on the gates you enter through. On Christmas Eve the last entry is an hour
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earlier so be sure to check available times when booking. For larger groups of
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15 or more there is a dedicated group booking page and if you're visiting with
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someone who has a hidden disability Kew offers quiet access sessions on the 28th
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of December. These sessions are designed to provide a more comfortable environment
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for visitors with conditions like autism while still offering a full sensory
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experience of the lights. Bicycles, roller skates, skateboards and similar personal
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vehicles except powered wheelchairs are not permitted at the event and must be
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left at the gates. Kew Gardens is a charity and proceeds from ticket sales
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for Christmas at Kew Gardens supports the gardens vital conservation and
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biodiversity work. Each year Kew strives to make the event more sustainable and
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visitors can learn more about their sustainability efforts by reviewing the
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Christmas at Kew sustainability strategy. For anyone looking to experience the
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best Christmas lights in London Christmas at Kew Gardens is an
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unforgettable event with its dazzling light displays, impressive installation
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and festive atmosphere it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. For
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more on this and other Christmas events in the capital head to londonworld.com
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