Please note: There was no option to enter the correct date of the visit which took place several years ago. However, to satisfy the requirement to pick a date from the list provided I have selected January 2024. We took advantage of touring the gardens as well as doing some research into the family history. The gardens were great and the high level walk in the trees was a delight (fortunately it was a nice sunny day!). The National Archives were a little overwhelming for a first time visitor but the staff were helpful so we soon settled down and spent a couple of fruitful hours on family history. We’re along way from London but I hope we have the opportunity to make other visits in future.

A first visit here to see the Great Escape exhibition which was fascinating although I did struggle somewhat with the height of some of the displays! The building is very impressive and full of light. I loved the lake with the swans and the ornamental borders. The café was very good and very reasonably priced - unlike most outlets in Kew. I recommend the very good mushroom quiche and salad. Will definitely come again.

The staff are always knowledgeable and keen To help. Those tasked with retrieving items from the archives bring the requested items to the various research rooms professionally and look after priceless materials with great care.