Kew Gardens luggage storage

About Kew Gardens

The Royal Kew Gardens are located in Richmond, southwest London, and have more than 300 acres and 50,000 different plants and flowers. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the botanical park on the banks of the River Thames has over 50 features including some awesome guided tours, 10 ornamental buildings, and 10 plant houses.

Many people come from all over the world to see this famous royal garden. The flora is only part of the appeal though. The park also has a variety of different attractions including an art gallery, the Royal golf club, and of course, the Kew Palace. Be sure to see The Great Pagoda. It was made in 1762 for Princess Augusta. It has 10 floors and is an incredible sight. You can climb to the top but you will have to take 253 steps to get there.

Besides all that, Kew Gardens also has several museums and galleries where you can see some stunning artwork, namely botanical art. You can see more than 60,000 plants when you walk along the Great Broad Walk Borders as well. If you would rather not walk, take a seat on the Kew Explorer road train run by special gas to help the environment.

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Luggage Storage near Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a fantastic place to spend the day. The River Thames flows through it, and the area is full of other attractions too such as the Brentford Dock, the Osterley neighborhood, and Syon Park.

Luggage storage options can be found all over London including luggage lockers and places you can access self-storage at the airports and train stations. However, similar to hotel luggage storage, they have bag size restrictions and can be difficult to find, not to mention expensive. You do not have to struggle to find luggage storage though. Bounce has an online booking option that is easy to use.

If you are looking for the best luggage storage facilities close to the London City Airport and many of the London train stations including King's Cross Station, Charing Cross Station, Paddington Station, and Victoria Coach Station, Bounce has more than one luggage storage location in the area. These convenient left luggage facilities and luggage storage locations can be found all over the city close to must-see attractions, near London Heathrow Airport, also known as the London Airport, and near Kew Gardens, too.

After you download the Bounce app and book luggage storage nearby, just head over there and leave your excess baggage for a few hours or the entire day. Each suitcase will get a security seal and you will get insurance so you do not have to worry about your belongings while you stroll along the flowers at Kew Gardens. And they store small bags, large suitcases, and larger bags.

Things to do near Kew Gardens

Besides the flora, Kew Gardens also has several museums including a science museum, a library, and several places to get a bite to eat. Nearby, you can also visit the Imperial war museum, British Library, the National Gallery, and the Design Museum as well as Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, or Buckingham Palace. Here are some ideas you can try after leaving your heavy bags with Bounce.

• Brave the Treetop Walkway canopy trail where you can get up over 660 feet in the trees. The spectacular walk will provide some stunning views for selfies to share on social media as well as some challenges you may not think you can do.
• Take a walk along the Sackler Crossing Bridge over the lake where you can get from one gallery to the other. The path is made to interest visitors enough to explore more of the garden. The crossing also won an award in 2008 from the Royal Institute of British Architects.
• Check out the Hive. This multi-sensory highlight of the park gives you the feeling that you are living with the bees. You will climb over 55 feet to the top where you can get some awesome shots of the wildflower meadow below.
• Enjoy the special plants at the Alpine House. The arch is 52 feet long and 33 feet high to allow the flora the ventilation and airflow it needs to thrive. The glass building was made to allow 90% of the UV light from the sun for the Alpine plants that usually grow above the treeline.
• Visit the Palm House just inside the Victoria Gate, which was named after Queen Victoria. The historic building was constructed between 1844 and 1848 and stands 62 feet high. Get some selfies with the Queen's Beasts out front. The 10 guardian animal statues are an awesome sight to see.
• Discover more at the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Opened by Princess Diana in 1987, this commemorative building boasts 10 different climate zones including wet tropics and dry tropics. You'll see carnivorous plants, water lilies, and orchids to name a few.
• If you want to see more water lilies, the Waterlily House has a large pond inside with all sorts of water lilies. You will notice right away that it is hot and humid here so be prepared.
• See the stellar artwork at Shirley Sherwood Gallery. The gallery of botanic art features paintings done by Dr. Shirley Sherwood, a British writer, artist, and botanist. The building is also home to paintings done by other artists like Walter Hood Fitch, the Bauer Brothers, and Georg D. Ehret.
• Learn more at the garden museum. Museum No. 1 near the Palm House, also known as the General Museum, houses the history of native plants and their uses. It opened in 1857 and has some interesting ornaments and tools.

Transit Options near Kew Gardens

• Kew Gardens Tube has stations served by the London Overground and the Richmond Brand District Line.
• The Kew Bridge Train will get you right by the Elizabeth Gate by way of the South West Train from Waterloo or the Richmond Station.
• There are several buses as well, including Route 65, Route 110, Route 237, and Route 267.
• You can also use ride-share services, rental cars, or private car companies.