Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week Commencing - 26 October
Monday 26th Closed
Tuesday 27th Closed
Wednesday 28th 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 29th 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 30th 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 31st 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 1st 10:00 - 16:00
Last entry 15:00
Monday 26th Closed
Tuesday 27th Closed
Wednesday 28th 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 29th 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 30th 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 31st 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 1st 10:00 - 16:00
Last entry: 15:40
Monday 26th 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 27th 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 28th 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 29th 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 30th 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 31st 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 1st 10:00 - 16:00
Route closures
Queen's State Apartments
The Queen's State Apartments are closed until spring 2027 for major re-presentation.
The King's Gallery
The King's Gallery will be closed from 18 November 2026 until spring 2027.
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. (10:00 - 16:00. Last entry 15:45 from 25 October)
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Free
- Things to see
Victoria's Countryside Christmas
Join the future Queen Victoria and her family as they spend Christmas in the countryside at Claremont House, Surrey.
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Dates:
25 November 2026 - 03 January 2027
- Times: In-line with palace opening hours
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)