Queen Charlotte’s Cottage

A ‘sister’ building to Kew Palace, this adorable thatched cottage is where Queen Charlotte (wife of George III) went to escape the rigors of being surrounded by her 15 (yes, really!) children. You can see evidence of her artistic nature and try to imagine what it was like when she spent time here, in the 18^th century, when she pioneered exotic animal species by bringing wallabies onto the lawns. Entry is free once you’re in Kew Gardens but it only has limited opening times so try to check before you visit.