Please help us maintain the wonderful childhood home of Queen Victoria
Please help us maintain the wonderful childhood home of Queen Victoria
9 April 2021. Following the death of His Royal Highness, there will be changes to opening hours for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle. For further information, please read our FAQs page
Updated 10 March: Kensington Palace is closed. Following recent government announcements, we are working on our reopening plan and tickets will be on sale soon. Please keep checking back at our website or sign up to our email newsletter for updates.
Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in Victoria's re-imagined childhood rooms and the magnificent King's State Apartments.and Queen's State Apartments.
From 16 December - Closed
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
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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Kensington Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Wander through the lavish rooms of the King's State Apartments, each one grander than the last, at Kensington Palace.
Closed
Kensington Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
View an exquisite piece from the wardrobe of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Closed
Kensington Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
With a £100 million shortfall in our finances this year, and as a charity, we have never needed your support more. If you love the palaces and believe in what we do, please consider supporting us or by visiting our online shop.
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As well as being a popular visitor destination, Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children.
Discover our memorable collection of jewellery for all occasions, from historic replicas to Valentine’s Day tokens.
Queen Victoria grew up at Kensington Palace. She became queen aged 18 and ruled for 63 years.
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We are a charity and there are several ways you can support us.
Help us to conserve these historic buildings, ensuring they are here for future generations to enjoy. We raise all our own funds and depend on your support.
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