Highlights of Kensington Palace.
Discover the birthplace of Queen Victoria
Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the magnificent King's State Apartments and Queen's State Apartments.
Visit
Opening times
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00-18:00
Thursday 10:00-18:00
Friday 10:00-18:00
Saturday 10:00-18:00
Sunday 10:00-18:00
Last entry 17:00
During May 2025 there will be scaffolding on the front of the palace due to essential maintenance work. See further information.
Tickets and prices
Ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £24.70
- Child (under 16 years old): £12.40
Getting here
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
Highlights
Dress Codes
Until 30 November 2025
Discover never-before-seen royal and court fashion treasures in Dress Codes, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace.
Included in your admission ticket
- 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.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Jewel Room
The Jewel Room displays commissioned gems for Queen Victoria by her beloved husband Albert.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Queen’s State Apartments
Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace where Mary II once took her meals, relaxed and entertained.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
What's on
Queen James Talk and Book Signing
20 June 2025
Join us at the Orangery for the Queen James Talk and Book Signing with author Gareth Russell.
Meditation at the Palace
Selected dates June 2025
Step into serenity this World Wellbeing Week with guided meditation sessions taught by Kadampa Meditation Centre London.
The Orangery at Kensington Palace
Enjoy an indulgent Afternoon Tea in a royally-inspired dining experience at Kensington Palace.
Members go free
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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.
A gold 1920s wedding dress for the bride who wanted to shine
For a glittering twist on 1920s wedding dress inspiration, look no further than the Hon. Ursula Mary Lawley's gold wedding ensemble.
The most iconic uniform in London
Second female Yeoman Warder uniform, with AJ Clark
Yeoman Warder Amanda Jayne (AJ) Clark talks us through her uniform, and what it means for this iconic item to be going on public display.
Modern Royals
As well as being a popular visitor destination, Kensington Palace is the official London residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
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