Kew Palace
Kew Palace, known locally as the Dutch House, is a compact royal treasure tucked within the grounds of Kew Gardens on the River Thames. Dating to 1631, the main survivor is the Dutch House—a late 17th- or early 18th-century façade that masks an older undercroft dating back to the 16th century. The palace’s royal occupation spans from around 1728 to 1818, with a brief revival in 1844, making it a rare window into early Georgian court life. The Dutch House is Grade I listed, reflecting its architectural and historical importance, and it sits alongside a portion of an 18th-century service wing. Nearby are a former housekeeper’s cottage, brewhouse and kitchen block, with the kitchens and Queen Charlotte’s Cottage managed by Historic Royal Palaces, which preserves the site without government funding. …
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