What's on
Enjoy a wide range of daytime and evening events at the palace, including exhibitions, special activities, tours, talks and live performances. Many are included in the price of your ticket.
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23 Mar 2007 - 31 Dec 9999
Buy your tickets in advance online to beat the queues and save money.
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26 Mar 2012 - 31 Dec 2013
Discover the life and reign of Queen Victoria - in her own words.
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New:
02 May 2013 - 28 Sep 2013
12.00, 14.00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Kensington Palace Gardens
Join one of our award-winning* volunteer-led Garden History Tours to learn about the recent transformation of the palace gardens, their diverse history and the significance of the setting of Kensington Palace and its location within the parks.
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New:
25 May 2013 - 27 May 2013
Find out how royal illness changed history, with a number of exciting and interactive activities, including the chance to become a surgeon's apprentice, have a smallpox ‘makeover’, and meet historical medical characters.
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New:
28 May 2013 - 02 Jun 2013
Join us over the May half term for family friendly activities themed around royal doctors and medicine.
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New:
15 Jun 2013 - 15 Jun 2013
Learn vintage hairstyle techniques and get pampered and preened to look like a fashion icon from the 1950s or 60s.
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New:
02 Jul 2013 - 02 Jul 2013
Author Michael Pick talks about Norman Hartnell - iconic fashion designer of the 1940s and 50s - focusing on his unique relationship with royalty.
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New:
04 Jul 2013 - 04 Jul 2015
A glamorous new exhibition featuring rare and exquisite dresses from HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales.
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New:
10 Jul 2013 - 10 Jul 2013
Zandra Rhodes, iconic British fashion designer, talks about her design portfolio from the 1980s and 90s as well as her links with Diana, Princess of Wales.
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New:
20 Jul 2013 - 20 Jul 2013
Expert embroiderers from Hand & Lock will teach you the technique of tambour beading, inspired by Norman Hartnell's designs, in this day-long workshop.
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01 Aug 2013 - 03 Aug 2013
The Open air cinema returns to Kensington Palace gardens
