Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week Commencing - 31 August
Monday 31st 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 1st 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 2nd 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 3rd 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 4th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 5th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 6th 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry 17:00.
Monday 31st 10:00 - 17:45
Tuesday 1st 10:00 - 17:45
Wednesday 2nd 10:00 - 17:45
Thursday 3rd 10:00 - 17:45
Friday 4th 10:00 - 17:45
Saturday 5th 10:00 - 17:45
Sunday 6th 10:00 - 17:45
Last entry: 17:40.
Monday 31st 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 1st 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 2nd 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 3rd 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 4th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 5th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 6th 10:00 - 18:00
Route closures
Queen's State Apartments
The Queen's State Apartments are closed until spring 2027 for major re-presentation.
Explore what's on
- Things to see
Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Discover the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, in the rooms where she was born and raised at Kensington Palace.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: 10:00 - 18:00. Last entry 17:45.
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Free
- Tours and talks
The Duke Tour
Go behind the scenes in the State Apartments where you will hear some of Kensington’s untold stories.
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Dates:
29 August, then every Saturday from 05 September until 19 December 2026
- Times: 11:00 - 12:15
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (admission included, advance booking required)