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Kensington Palace

Discover the birthplace of Queen Victoria

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 Victoria's re-imagined childhood rooms and the magnificent King's State Apartments and Queen's State Apartments.

Opening times

Kensington Palace is closed and will reopen on 13 December 2023.

The Pavilion and Sunken Garden are open 10:00-16:00 Wednesday to Sunday.

Tickets and prices

Explore the magnificent Kensington Palace.

Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. HRP Members should login to pre-book.

Ticket prices from (excluding donation):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £20.00
  • Child (under 16 years old): £10.00

Getting here

Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX

Luna Winter Cinema at Kensington Palace, showing a large event space lit in purple and pink. Chairs are arranged theatre-style and there is a large cinema screen at the far end, which is flanked by two Christmas trees.

The Luna Winter Cinema

11-15 December 2023

Experience iconic films from Elf and Home Alone to Love Actually and The Holiday on the big screen at Kensington Palace.

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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.

  • Reopens 13 December 2023
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  • Included in palace admission (members go free)
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The King's State Apartments

Wander through the lavish rooms of the King's State Apartments, each one grander than the last, at Kensington Palace.

  • Reopens 13 December 2023
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  • Included in palace admission (members go free)
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  • 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.

  • Reopens 13 December 2023
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  • Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Also included in your ticket

Untold Lives

Opens 14 March 2024

A new exhibition at Kensington Palace, uncovering the forgotten stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years ago.

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Marketing photoshoot of the Cupola Room, wide shot looking south-east and showing the 1722 trompe l'oeil ceiling painting by William Kent (1684-1748). Showing 'visitors' admiring the room.

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Collection of opulently packaged food and drink commemorating HM King Charles III's Coronation

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Painting of Princess Victoria and her Favourite Dog showing Queen Victoria as a young girl poised in front of a large window decorated with red curtains in front of a blue sky

Queen Victoria

From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry visited the White Garden at Kensington Palace, in tribute to their mother, Princess Diana. They were given a tour of the garden by Head Gardener, Sean Harkin, and Operations Manager, Graham Dillamore.

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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We are a charity and there are several ways you can support us.

A low angle view of the White Tower looking north-east, October 2009. Framed against a blue sky, tree branches are seen in the foreground on the right of the image. The White Tower was begun in the reign of William the Conqueror (1066-87) and completed by 1100. The fortress was originally faced with huge blocks of pale marble-like Caen stone imported from Normandy. In 1636-8 the external appearance of the White Tower was significantly altered with the replacement of much of its cut-stone work and window surrounds with Portland stone. The primary role of the White Tower was as a fortress and stronghold but it also served as a royal residence and as the setting for major governmental and ceremonial functions.

Sponsor a stone

Become a custodian of one of the ancient stones that make up the walls of the White Tower at the Tower of London. Or looking for an extra special gift? Sponsor a stone for a friend or loved one, giving them something uniquely personal. 

Dr Constantina Vlachou-Mogire makes use of the newly upgraded scientific laboratory at Hampton Court Palace.

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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.

Marketing photoshoot of the Cupola Room, wide shot looking south-east and showing the 1722 trompe l'oeil ceiling painting by William Kent (1684-1748). Showing 'visitors' admiring the room.

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Step closer to history and join us for unique and amazing events as a patron of Historic Royal Palaces.