Discover Kensington Palace, where royal secrets and history come alive. Begin your journey through elegant gardens, stepping into the King's and Queen’s State Apartments filled with tales of the Stuart and Hanoverian courts, where you’ll glimpse the fashions, etiquette, and intrigues of royal life. Explore Victoria: A Royal Childhood to see where Queen Victoria grew up, learning about her early years, education, and hobbies. Each year, the Pigott Galleries showcase a special exhibit—Untold Lives: A Palace at Work reveals the lives of royal servants (through October 2024), while Dress Codes (opening March 2025) will explore court fashion’s strict rules and bold exceptions. Complete your visit with a stroll through the Sunken Garden, where a statue of Diana, Princess of Wales, stands in tribute.

Duration:
Guests may leave at any time prior to closing. We recommend 1 and a half to 2 hours to visit.

Meeting point:
Kensington Palace

Ending point:
Kensington Palace

Opening Hours:
Summer March – October 10.00-18.00hrs last admission 16.30hrs. Open 7 days a week.   Winter 10.00-16.00hrs last admission 15.00hrs.  Open Wednesday – Sunday.
Closure dates: 
 24 – 26 December 2024
6 – 19 January 2025
24 – 26 December 2025

Included:
Entrance fee.

Not Included:
Transportation to or from hotel, lunch

Additional Information:
Kensington Palace is located in the Congestion Charging Zone with no onsite parking.
Nearest Station: Queensway or High Street Kensington
Kensington Palace is closed on 24-26 December 2024, 6-19 January 2025 and 24-26 December 2025. Refer to website for any additional closures
Refreshments are available for purchase from the Palace Café or in The Orangery Restaurant in the gardens.