is it possible i go kew garden and hampton court palace in the same day??

Theoretically yes, but you would feel more than a bit rushed, and (given the price of each) you would probably not feel you'd got your money's worth.

Kew opens at 0930, Hampton Court at 10; neither keeps open for the long summer evenings. Between the two you'd have to organise a local taxi; there is a direct bus service between the two, but it takes about an hour - there is no direct train service between the two.

definitely possible. But you'd be one spent puppy. Plus isn't your trip in the winter? Not only would you be walking a LOT -- it would be mostly outdoors in the cold.

There is something of interest at Kew any time of the year, but it wouldn't be my choice in December/January.

It's wearing a bit thin now....

because i will use london pass, that why i want to go there!! heard about the taxi over there is very expensive!!!!

i only got 13 days in london...so should i go kew garden??

I think most people would advise against the London Pass: there would be cheaper ways to save money, depending on what you want to see.

As for Kew - what interests you? Check out the website and see if anything they're likely to have on show when you're here is of any interest to i>you</i>.
http://www.kew.org/

"<i>because i will use london pass, that why i want to go there!! heard about the taxi over there is very expensive!!!!</i>"

I do hope that posting >>will use<< means you have not yet purchased the London Pass. It is a very bad idea for most people. It is expensive and not at all cost effective for the typical visitor. And even IF you decide to get a LP, under <B>NO</B> circumstance should you buy the transport option . . .

Taxi over where?? To Kew or HCP? There is absolutely no reason to take a taxi. Is that why you are thinking of a London Pass -- for transport and not having to take taxis? No, no, no. You just get a regular Oyster card and take buses/the tube/occasional train like everyone else does.

Are you visiting London solo or w/ someone else? If you are w/ someone, then there are amazing 2for1 deals. If you are on your own -- there still better ways to save other than a LP.

Depending on when in December you travel, the sun will rise about 8 and set about 4PM. Not a lot of time for 2 sites, each with lots of outdoors sightseeing. (Not to speak of the possibility of rain.) If you limit yourself to just the indoor parts of each location, it will be easier to see both. But you're missing a large part of the experience.

I'd look into other, more indoor sights. Have you investigated Windsor as a daytrip from London?

And Hampton Court Palace really is amazing and better than ever thse days. I live in the UK and have visited several times over the years. We went last Sunday (a beautiful Autumn day here) and were struck by just how interesting Hampton Court is even to repeat visitors. The newish additions of the "Young Henry VIII" exhibitions and some very informative details they've added to the Great Hall are excellent. Don't miss out by rushing round in a couple of hours - there's enough history to see here to fill almost an entire day.

One of the great things about Kew is spending a lazy afternoon following tromping round the streets of London. What you are suggesting misses the point of Kew.

It isn't one of our most spectacular gardens but is bliss after the streets of London.

how about if i go with golden tour day trip, hampton court palace and windsor castle ??? i think this will be better right ? then no need to go Kew garden ( seems like Kew garden in winter time nothing much to see or do ) .....

"<i>how about if i go with golden tour day trip, hampton court palace and windsor castle ??? i think this will be better right ?</i>"

No reason to pay for an expensive group tour to HCP and Windsor -- and doing them on the same day is too much. Each one takes more than half a day.

That tour costs £100 which is ridiculous. You can take a train from central London to HCP.

i have only 13days at london........i really dont know how to plan my itinerary.....i though this 2 places can go together in the same day!!!!

Danielle, relax. Breathe. Are you trying to jam in as many "sites" as possible without really enjoying any of them? I think what everyone is trying to tell you, is, Quality not quantity. Hope that is not too harsh on you.

Danielle_yn: From your other thread: http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-december-.cfm You are really trying to "over schedule" and "under enjoy" your time in London. A couple of your days are really hectic.

>><i>3rd day : natural history museum, science museum, V&A , kensington palace, winter wonderland.</i><< for instance. Two major museums, one REALLY major museum (the V&A), a Palace and and outdoor festival all all on one day will have you running like crazy.

You don't have to fill every waking minute.

Please clarify if you are still planning on using a London Pass? Hope not.

Plus -- if you noted mimar's post . . . Sunrise will be around 8AM and sunset before 4PM so your late afternoon touring will be in the dark.

yes....i have already purchase london pass
i am not a lover of museum, maybe will go for 2 or 3 museum....

and i think just cause of the london pass that why i am trying to use the pass benefit ....

We also had the London Pass and did Hampton Court and Kew on the same day in the summer when things are open a bit later. Kew closed at 7 or 7:30PM that day we went. However, having done it, I don't recommend it.

We absolutely loved Hampton Court and spent the better part of a day there. We arrived at opening time and left a little before 4PM, took the bus right outside the gates to the Kew Retail park--got lost a bit and asked for walking directions to the Kew entrance. We arrived at about 5PM only to realize while the gardens are open late, the greenhouses close at 5:30. We went into one greenhouse for a few minutes but missed the rest. We did wander around the outside and saw the rock garden. We did not feel that we had enough time to really enjoy and explore Kew. They should be done on separate days just because of the amount of time needed for each. On the map they look close together but in reality it takes about an hour by bus to get from one to the other.

You have plenty of days to work with. Why not see Hampton Court and then something else back in London on that day and see Kew on another day grouped with something less time consuming?

If you already have the London Pass then why pay for a bus tour to Hampton Court and Windsor? They are both covered under the pass.

The Churchill War Rooms are highly recommended and it is on the pass too.

Unless the renovations at Kensington Palace is complete-skip it--a complete waste of time at the moment. The grounds around it are lovely.

Consider the London Pass a sunk cost and determine what you WANT to see. Most museums here are free anyways, and if you arent interested in them than skip them. Use the London Pass for what you are interested in and then just forget about it and spend the rest of your time seeing what you want to see. There is absolutely no good reason to spend your vacation running around trying to get value from something when you arent interested in what you are seeing.

So go back to your schedule and plan it with a reasonable time allowance for each site. Pick 2-3 big sites in close proximity each day and allow time for pub lunches, wandering around, shopping and enjoying yourself. Dont plan more than 1 museum a day so you dont get museumed out. And dont feel like you have to go to museums - I live in London and have spent all of 1 hour in 7 years at the British Museum (I will go one day dont worry) and have never stepped into the National Portrait Gallery - and they are free. Focus on what interests you and relax and enjoy your trip!

thank you.....i will re-adjust again....