Family fun activities

We have a wide range of activities and tours available at Kensington Palace to entertain families.

Cartoon illustration of kids visiting palace, by Tim Archbold

Family trails

Packed with fun quizzes, activities, facts and illustrations, our free family trail is the perfect way to explore Kensington Palace as a family. Hard copies are available at the palace. Click below to download a sample family trail.

Fashion rules: Kensington Palace >
(PDF 408KB) Discover the secrets of royal dress by imagining yourself as a member of the royal family 100 years ago.

A really royal palace >
(PDF 159KB) No wonder so many royals loved Kensington Palace. It is where they could do things that regal rulers really loved doing. Imagine you are a visitor to the palace with an appointment to see the King and follow our trail around the State Apartments.

Audio guides

An audio guide is available to help you explore the history and stories at Kensington Palace. Collect your free audio guides after you have visited 'The last debutantes' exhibition.

The last debutantes

This exhibition will allow you to discover the glamorous world of the debutante. See stunning gowns belonging to some of the last ‘debs’, learn the rules of etiquette and even learn how to curtsey! Click here for more information on the exhibition.

Diana, fashion and style exhibition

This exhibition at Kensington Palace focuses on the development of the Princess’s style from the romantic ruffles of the early 1980s to the sophisticated silhouette of the mid 1990s. The exhibition of twelve dresses features seven never before displayed at Kensington Palace. Click here for more information on the exhibition.

School holidays

A girl wearing a paper crown During school holidays, we have many events taking place. Visit ‘What’s on’ for more information on current and upcoming events.