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Explore Kensington Palace, a historic royal abode in London. Find information on tickets, events, opening times and discover its unique history. Tickets available now.
Plan your upcoming visit to Kensington Palace. Buy tickets, find travel information, see our tours, download a map and find out about our facilities.
Kensington Palace Ticket Prices from 01 November. Kensington Palace tickets. An admission ticket includes access to all public areas of the palace and gardens including: Victoria: A Royal Childhood; The King's State Apartments; The Queen's State Apartments; Historic Royal Palaces members – please login to pre-book your tickets.
Wander through the lavish rooms of the King's State Apartments, each one grander than the last, at Kensington Palace. Open In line with palace opening hours
Kensington Palace was once a small and suburban villa, known as Nottingham House. New monarchs William III and Mary II chose this modest mansion in 1689 to be their country retreat. Over the years, Stuart and Georgian monarchs transformed the palace into a fashionable home for Britain’s young royal families.
High Street Kensington underground station (Circle and District Lines) is 765 metres (0.47 miles) to the palace entrance — approximately a 10-minute walk. Walk 5 minutes along Kensington High Street until you reach Kensington Gardens via Dial Walk or the Broad Walk.
As well as being a popular visitor destination, Kensington Palace is the official London residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent are also based in the palace's royal apartments.
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful gardens of Kensington Palace. Explore the gardens The upper grounds, including the Sunken Garden , featuring the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales, are open every day from 10:00-18.00.
Refreshments and food to enjoy at this royal palace. We have a wide range of food and refreshments available for you to enjoy at the Kensington Palace Café and The Orangery. You do not need a palace admission ticket to enter.
The Evening Standard called Crown to Couture, "Surely the starriest fashion exhibition London has ever seen". This brand-new fashion exhibition for 2023 took over Kensington Palace's State Apartments and Piggott Galleries, featuring over 200 items from ball gowns to court suits and handbags to jewellery.
