Kensington Palace Tickets

About this experience

Kensington Palace Tickets Kensington Palace stands as one of London's most celebrated royal residences, offering visitors an intimate look into centuries of British monarchy. This historic palace has been home to generations of royals, from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana, and continues to serve as the official London residence of working members of the Royal Family today. The palace combines architectural grandeur with personal stories, creating an essential cultural experience in the capital. The palace's State Apartments showcase remarkable royal collections and tell the stories of the kings and queens who shaped British history. Visitors can explore the King's State Apartments, which display the court life of King George I and George II, featuring original paintings, furniture, and decorative arts. The Queen's State Apartments reveal the private world of Queen Mary II, with restored historic rooms that demonstrate royal domestic life in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibition remains one of the palace's most popular attractions, featuring an outstanding collection of the Princess's most celebrated outfits. From her early public appearances to her final years as a global humanitarian, the exhibition traces Diana's evolution through fashion. You can see the famous Victor Edelstein midnight blue velvet gown and other pieces that defined royal fashion. Highlights King's State Apartments displaying the court life of George I and George II with original paintings and decorative arts Queen's State Apartments revealing Queen Mary II's private world with restored 17th and 18th century rooms Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibition featuring the Princess's most celebrated outfits including the Victor Edelstein midnight blue velvet gown Victoria Revealed exhibition showcasing Queen Victoria's childhood through her dolls, drawings, and diary entries The redesigned White Garden tribute to Princess Diana, planted entirely with white flowers The Diana Memorial Playground in the palace gardens Plan Your Visit to Kensington Palace Kensington Palace is located in Kensington Gardens, easily accessible via High Street Kensington, Queensway, or Bayswater Underground stations. Most visitors spend 2-3 hours exploring the palace and exhibitions, though you should allow extra time if you plan to visit the gardens and palace shop. Kensington Gardens opens daily from 6:00 am until dusk, with closing times varying seasonally. Weekday mornings are typically less crowded, whilst spring and summer offer the best garden experience. The palace operates timed entry slots during peak periods, and all visitors must pass through airport-style security screening. Your ticket includes access to the palace gardens, including the Sunken Garden and Diana Memorial area, weather permitting. The palace offers wheelchair access to most areas with lifts available to upper floors. Consider combining your visit with Hyde Park attractions or a trip to the nearby Royal Albert Hall, all within walking distance of the palace grounds.

Highlights

• Explore State Rooms, discover Queen Victoria's childhood home, and wander through enchanting gardens with these tickets for Kensington Palace
• 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
• Fancy a change of pace? Skip entering and exploring the palace and treat yourself to a spot of afternoon tea at The Orangery instead
• Did you know? King William III bought Kensington Palace because he suffered from asthma and the air was cleaner there than in London.

What is included

• Entry to Kensington Palace (as per option selected) Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese & British Sign Language
• Afternoon tea at The Orangery
• Find menu here (as per option selected) Access to: King's State Apartments Queen's State Apartments Jewel Room Palace Gardens Victoria: A Royal Childhood exhibition

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.