Kensington Palace
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Explore State Rooms, discover Queen Victoria's childhood home, and wander through enchanting gardens with these tickets for Kensington Palace.
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From the lavish lifestyle of kings and queens to the intimate stories of royal life, Kensington Palace offers a journey through the history of royal abodes.
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Discover a Regency Christmas at the Victoria's Childhood Christmas exhibition where you'll see how Princess Victoria spent the holiday season.
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Fancy a change of pace? Skip entering and exploring the palace and treat yourself to a spot of afternoon tea at The Orangery instead.
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Did you know? King William III bought Kensington Palace because he suffered from asthma and the air was cleaner there than in London.
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Explore State Rooms, discover Queen Victoria's childhood home, and wander through enchanting gardens with these tickets for Kensington Palace.
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From the lavish lifestyle of kings and queens to the intimate stories of royal life, Kensington Palace offers a journey through the history of royal abodes.
-
Discover a Regency Christmas at the Victoria's Childhood Christmas exhibition where you'll see how Princess Victoria spent the holiday season.
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Fancy a change of pace? Skip entering and exploring the palace and treat yourself to a spot of afternoon tea at The Orangery instead.
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Did you know? King William III bought Kensington Palace because he suffered from asthma and the air was cleaner there than in London.
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Experience afternoon tea in the grounds of Kensington Palace, following in the footsteps of generations of British royalty.
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The tea service features four traditional sandwiches including smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress.
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Walk through historic Kensington Gardens to view Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and the newly installed Princess Diana statue in the Sunken Garden.
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Your host shares stories about royal tea traditions while you dine overlooking the same gardens used by the current royal family.
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Fun fact: The Sunken Garden, where you'll see Diana's statue, features 4,000 flowers planted each spring, including the Princess's favorite white roses.
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Experience afternoon tea in the grounds of Kensington Palace, following in the footsteps of generations of British royalty.
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The tea service features four traditional sandwiches including smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress.
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Walk through historic Kensington Gardens to view Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and the newly installed Princess Diana statue in the Sunken Garden.
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Your host shares stories about royal tea traditions while you dine overlooking the same gardens used by the current royal family.
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Fun fact: The Sunken Garden, where you'll see Diana's statue, features 4,000 flowers planted each spring, including the Princess's favorite white roses.
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Marvel at the seat of British power when you visit the 1000-year-old Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Admire the glorious Crown Jewels, a collection that includes British coronation regalia, over 23,578 precious gems, along with other rare diamonds such as the blue Stuart Sapphire, the Cullinan I, and the Koh-i- Noor.
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Get to know the life and legacy of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace.
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Stroll around the luxurious rooms of the King's State Apartments and marvel at the sheer grandeur of these exquisite chambers.
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Marvel at the seat of British power when you visit the 1000-year-old Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Admire the glorious Crown Jewels, a collection that includes British coronation regalia, over 23,578 precious gems, along with other rare diamonds such as the blue Stuart Sapphire, the Cullinan I, and the Koh-i- Noor.
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Get to know the life and legacy of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace.
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Stroll around the luxurious rooms of the King's State Apartments and marvel at the sheer grandeur of these exquisite chambers.
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Relax your mind and body at London's Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts the world's largest Victorian glasshouse.
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Explore the Princess of Wales Conservatory where you can see carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, and visit Marc Quinn's exhibition Light into Life.
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Experience British history at Kensington Palace, home to young royals for 300+ years, where you can see the rooms where Queen Victoria grew up.
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Marvel at exquisite 18th-century royal fashion and artworks from the Royal Collection, and marvel at the dazzling emerald diadem kept at the Jewel Room.
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Fun fact: Kew Gardens is home to the country's smallest royal palace.
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Relax your mind and body at London's Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts the world's largest Victorian glasshouse.
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Explore the Princess of Wales Conservatory where you can see carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, and visit Marc Quinn's exhibition Light into Life.
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Experience British history at Kensington Palace, home to young royals for 300+ years, where you can see the rooms where Queen Victoria grew up.
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Marvel at exquisite 18th-century royal fashion and artworks from the Royal Collection, and marvel at the dazzling emerald diadem kept at the Jewel Room.
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Fun fact: Kew Gardens is home to the country's smallest royal palace.
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Get ready for an amazing London adventure with the London Explorer Pass which covers 90+ attractions, tours, and experiences with maximum savings.
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Unlock up to 50% savings on admission tickets for iconic attractions such as the London Eye, The Tower of London, Up At The O2, and Tower Bridge.
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Explore the best of London including Kew Gardens, London Aquarium, Westminster Abbey, The London Dungeon, and other popular attractions.
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Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of picking from different passes offering entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions in London.
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Step into regal history as you explore Kensington Palace, from the King's State Apartments to Victoria's childhood home with an audio guide.
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Unveil the royal lifestyle and intimate stories of palace life through enlightening exhibitions like Untold Lives, and admire precious gems in the Jewel Room.
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Hop aboard the London Eye, Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, to spot London's famous landmarks alongside the River Thames.
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Soar above London on a 30-minute ride on the iconic London Eye, enjoying panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks.
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Fun fact: There was a live TV show called "Eye on London" filmed in one of the capsules in 2011.
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Step into regal history as you explore Kensington Palace, from the King's State Apartments to Victoria's childhood home with an audio guide.
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Unveil the royal lifestyle and intimate stories of palace life through enlightening exhibitions like Untold Lives, and admire precious gems in the Jewel Room.
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Hop aboard the London Eye, Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, to spot London's famous landmarks alongside the River Thames.
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Soar above London on a 30-minute ride on the iconic London Eye, enjoying panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks.
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Fun fact: There was a live TV show called "Eye on London" filmed in one of the capsules in 2011.
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Visit three opulent, royal London architectures with a single, value-for-money combo ticket.
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Marvel at the seat of British power when you visit the 1000-year-old Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Admire the glorious Crown Jewels, a collection that includes British coronation regalia, over 23,578 precious gems, along with other rare diamonds such as the blue Stuart Sapphire, the Cullinan I, and the Koh-i- Noor.
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Explore the Royal Armouries’ collection in the White Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror.
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Wander through the various chambers of the Hampton Court Palace, where the marriages of Henry VIII rewrote history.
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Pay a visit to the State Apartments of Henry VIII, discover the Great Chamber lined with Thomas Wolsey’s tapestries, and learn about the battle for power at the Tudor Court.
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Get to know what constituted Tudor cooking and what all counted as entertainment back in those times by exploring Henry VIII’s Kitchens.
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Be amazed by the spectacular interiors of the Chapel Royal, which has been in use for over 450 years and continues to remain an active place of worship.
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Round off your visit by exploring the vast 60-acre garden which is set within a loop of the Thames. Each season brings out its different looks and shades.
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Get to know the life and legacy of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace.
-
Stroll around the luxurious rooms of the King's State Apartments and marvel at the sheer grandeur of these exquisite chambers.
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Learn some of the tragic stories and secrets about the Stuart dynasty while exploring each section of the palace in detail.
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Visit three opulent, royal London architectures with a single, value-for-money combo ticket.
-
Marvel at the seat of British power when you visit the 1000-year-old Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
-
Admire the glorious Crown Jewels, a collection that includes British coronation regalia, over 23,578 precious gems, along with other rare diamonds such as the blue Stuart Sapphire, the Cullinan I, and the Koh-i- Noor.
-
Explore the Royal Armouries’ collection in the White Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror.
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Wander through the various chambers of the Hampton Court Palace, where the marriages of Henry VIII rewrote history.
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Pay a visit to the State Apartments of Henry VIII, discover the Great Chamber lined with Thomas Wolsey’s tapestries, and learn about the battle for power at the Tudor Court.
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Get to know what constituted Tudor cooking and what all counted as entertainment back in those times by exploring Henry VIII’s Kitchens.
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Be amazed by the spectacular interiors of the Chapel Royal, which has been in use for over 450 years and continues to remain an active place of worship.
-
Round off your visit by exploring the vast 60-acre garden which is set within a loop of the Thames. Each season brings out its different looks and shades.
-
Get to know the life and legacy of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace.
-
Stroll around the luxurious rooms of the King's State Apartments and marvel at the sheer grandeur of these exquisite chambers.
-
Learn some of the tragic stories and secrets about the Stuart dynasty while exploring each section of the palace in detail.
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Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.
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The London Pass makes visiting top attractions like the London Eye, Frameless, Kew Garden, and Windsor Castle super easy, saving up to 50%.
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Take to the water on a spacious Uber Boat, whizz to the top of The View from The Shard or explore the city from the comfort of an open-top sightseeing bus.
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Opt for a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London pass depending on your itinerary.
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Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.
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Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.
-
The London Pass makes visiting top attractions like the London Eye, Frameless, Kew Garden, and Windsor Castle super easy, saving up to 50%.
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Take to the water on a spacious Uber Boat, whizz to the top of The View from The Shard or explore the city from the comfort of an open-top sightseeing bus.
-
Opt for a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day London pass depending on your itinerary.
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Just scan your London pass at the first attraction, and it's activated and you can then redeem your credits over the number of calendar days purchased.
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Unleash your imagination at Frameless London, the UK's largest permanent multi-sensory art experience featuring 4 immersive galleries.
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Experience art in a new dimension as you wander through galleries like Beyond Reality, where masterpieces like Munch's 'The Scream' come to life.
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Feel the life of the royalty at Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the official residence of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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Awe at the beauty of Princess Diana's statue in the Sunken Garden and check out Queen Caroline's terracotta bust in the King's State Apartments.
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Did you know? Kensington Palace was the official residence of Princess Diana after her divorce from Prince Charles.
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Unleash your imagination at Frameless London, the UK's largest permanent multi-sensory art experience featuring 4 immersive galleries.
-
Experience art in a new dimension as you wander through galleries like Beyond Reality, where masterpieces like Munch's 'The Scream' come to life.
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Feel the life of the royalty at Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the official residence of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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Awe at the beauty of Princess Diana's statue in the Sunken Garden and check out Queen Caroline's terracotta bust in the King's State Apartments.
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Did you know? Kensington Palace was the official residence of Princess Diana after her divorce from Prince Charles.
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Pro tips to help you make a pick
When planning your visit to Kensington Palace, consider arriving early to beat the crowds and take advantage of the quieter morning hours. The palace typically opens at 10.00 am, so aim to arrive at least an hour beforehand to explore the surrounding gardens and capture some stunning photographs before the crowds gather.
If you're traveling with children, make time to visit the nearby Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground located in Kensington Gardens. This imaginative play area is inspired by the adventures of Peter Pan and offers fun for kids of all ages.
Treat yourself to a quintessentially British experience by reserving afternoon tea at the palace's Orangery or nearby tea rooms. Indulge in a selection of sandwiches, scones, and pastries while enjoying the elegant surroundings and scenic views of the gardens.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the beautiful Sunken Garden, located just outside the palace. This tranquil oasis features vibrant flower beds, elegant fountains, and lush greenery, making it the perfect spot for a peaceful retreat.
Utilize London's hop-on, hop-off sightseeing buses to reach Kensington Palace conveniently. The hop on hop off buses all have a stop on the south side of Kensington Gardens. The Big Bus offers a stop on the north side of Kensington Gardens near Queensway Underground Station.
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About Kensington Palace
Dating back to the 17th century, Kensington Palace has been a royal residence, accommodating both royal and civilian occupants. It is currently home to the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and their families. The Kensington Palace is managed by the Historic Royal Palaces foundation and has been open to the public since 1899. Notable highlights of the palace include King's and Queen's Apartments, King's Staircase and Queens Gallery.
In the 18th century, Kensington Palace was the hub of the Georgian Royal Court, and had a strict dress code. Women wore wide skirts and had elaborate hairstyles with feathers, while men donned wigs, embroidered suits, and silk stockings.
Queen Anne, who resided at Kensington Palace, experienced significant personal tragedy, enduring 18 pregnancies with only five children born alive, and just one son surviving infancy.
Kensington Palace was Princess Diana's residence after her marriage to Prince Charles and during their separation. It was where she raised her sons William and Harry and conducted her famous interview with Martin Bashir. Visitors can see some of Diana's iconic dresses in the "Fashion Rules Restyled" exhibition.
Kensington Palace supported both World Wars, offering space for clerical staff during WWI and being fortified with anti-aircraft defenses during WWII. However, it suffered damage from an incendiary bomb in 1940, impacting the State and Queen's Apartments.
Among Kensington Palace’s secrets are surprising discoveries like a book of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci found in 1770, and a collection of paintings by Hans Holbein. Rumors of hauntings persist, with sightings of specters like Peter the Wild Boy and Queen Sophia.
Why visit Kensington Palace?
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Plan your visit
Main Entrance
Located on Kensington Palace Gardens in Kensington, west of central London, the main entrance leads you directly into the palace grounds. The closest underground station is High Street Kensington, which is about a 10-minute walk away. Typically, the waiting time to enter can vary depending on the day and season, ranging from 15 minutes during quieter periods to over an hour during peak times.
- Last admission is at 5pm in the summer, and at 3pm in the winter.
- Closed: Kensington Palace is closed from 24 to 26 December.
- The Sunken Garden, within the palace grounds, can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 3:45pm.
Kensington Palace has a souvenir shop to purchase merchandise.
Toilets, including disabled toilets are available at Kensington Palace.
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Service animals are permitted at Kensington Palace.
Wheelchairs are available to use free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.