Discover the home of the young royals
Discover the home of the young royals
Updated 12 June. In line with World Health Organisation and government guidance, Kensington Palace remains closed. We are working on detailed plans to safely re-open our sites in the coming months. Thank you for your patience. Please read our statement
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, the magnificent King's State Apartments and the famous Sunken Garden.
Monday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00
Last admission: 17:00
Please check for information on closures and notices.
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
Explore the home of Queen Victoria, William III, Mary II and Queen Anne. Save time, book online (members go free).
Join Historic Royal Palaces' Chief Curator Lucy Worsley and Eleri Lynn, curator of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, for an exclusive online curator talk and Q&A session exploring the wardrobe of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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.
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Kensington Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace where Mary II once took her meals, relaxed and entertained.
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Kensington Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Life Through a Royal Lens brings some of the most iconic photographs ever taken of the Royal Family to Kensington Palace.
Opening 2021
Kensington Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Discover curriculum-linked history resources for all Key Stages that will keep your kids learning about the Tudors, Victorians and more while you're staying home together.
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.
Escape to the past whenever you want when you join us today.
Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, a 10% discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.
Queen Victoria grew up at Kensington Palace. She became queen aged 18 and ruled for 63 years.
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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