Opening times

Summer and winter hours for Kensington Palace and its gardens and facilities.

We recommend that you allow at least 1.5 hours to make the most of your visit to the palace.

Kensington Palace will be closed 8-25 March 2010 inclusive.  See below for more details.

Kensington Palace Gold Gates

Summer and winter hours

1 March – 31 October 
Daily  10.00-18.00 
Shop and Orangery  10.00-18.00 
Last admission  17.00 

1 November – 28 February 
Daily   10.00-17.00 
Shop and Orangery  10.00-17.00 
Last admission  16.00 

 

Further information

Kensington Palace is open daily, including Bank Holidays.

Closures

Kensington Palace is closed 24-26 December (inclusive).

This March, Kensington Palace will be transformed into the Enchanted Palace.  In order to install this exciting new exhibition, it is necessary to close the palace from 8 to 25 March inclusive.  If you have purchased a ticket for these dates, please return to the point of sale in order to obtain a refund.

The Orangery will be open as usual during this time and our gardens are always free to visit.