Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Updated 2 July. Following government guidance, Kensington Palace is reopening from 30 July. Read our visit information
In light of the government announcement that UK schools will close, and Historic Royal Palaces decision to close Kensington Palace until further notice, we have taken the decision to cancel all school visits for this academic year. We are in the process of contacting all those groups affected. Should you have any questions please do feel free to contact us: [email protected].
Please be aware that we are currently experiencing a very high volume of enquiries via phone and email and it may take longer than normal for us to respond to your query.
A self-led school visit to Kensington Palace includes:
What's not included?
All school group admissions must be booked in advance, we recommend booking at least two months in advance as dates do sell out quickly. Payment is due six weeks before visiting.
Autumn 2019 - Summer 2020
Students
Under 5s: Free
Ages 5-15 (KS 1-4): £3.00
Age 16+ (KS 5+): £4.20
Teachers and adults
Up to agreed ratios: Free
Adults for 1:1 assistance: Free
Additional adults: £17.95
Key Stage 1 (age 4-7) = 1:5
Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 (age 7-15) = 1:10
Key Stage 5 and up (age 16+) = 1:15
SEND groups can determine their own ratios.
Groups with an inadequate number of accompanying adults may not be admitted.
SafeguardingOur curriculum-based sessions are led by expert presenters who bring the history of the palace to life through lively, interactive learning opportunities.
We offer a selection of sessions linked to a range of subjects for Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and A-Level as well as SEND.
These are available at an additional cost and each session can cater for up to 35 students.
Choose a sessionAutumn 2019
Self-led visits open
Monday 02 September – Wednesday 18 December
Sessions available
Tuesday 10 September – Thursday 12 December
Spring 2020
Self-led visits open
Monday 13 January – Friday 03 April
Sessions available
Tuesday 14 January – Thursday 02 April
Summer 2020
Self-led visits open
Monday 20 April – Tuesday 21 July
Sessions available
Tuesday 21 April – Thursday 02 July
Subsidised rates are available for weekdays during UK term time only, not school or bank holidays.
Email your booking request form to the schools team at: [email protected] Further enquiries? Please ring 020 3166 6646 for more information.
Download and complete the form and email it to the schools team at [email protected]
Key information and guides to support your school visit.
After receiving your booking request we will email you with a confirmation invoice which must be paid in advance of your visit and according to our payment terms.
Our preferred method of payment is by BACS. Payment details can be found on your invoice. When making payment please ensure you quote the invoice number and if possible your school/company name.
For queries - email our finance teamContact us on +44 (0) 20 3166 6646 to make a payment. Please have ready your event and invoice reference number, name of cardholder as it appears on the card, card number, security code and expiry date.
Cheques should be drawn on a British bank and made payable to ‘Historic Royal Palaces’. Cheques should be sent to the Finance Department at Hampton Court Palace.
Financial Accounting
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