Essential information for visiting Kensington Palace safely
Tickets and prices
Explore the magnificent Kensington Palace.
Tickets must be pre-booked to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment. HRP Members should login to pre-book.
Ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £25.40
- Child: £12.70
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.
Getting here
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
We offer all the essential facilities for the perfect day out.
- Map
- Toilets
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Free audio guide
- Baby changing facilities
- Hand washing facilities
- Toilets open for ticket holders only, all with disabled access and baby changing facilities:
- Stone Hall
- Café toilets
Please note there are no left luggage or bag storage facilities are available. Suitcases, large bags and any rolling luggage will not be permitted inside the palace.
We do everything we can to ensure visitors with disabilities enjoy the full palace experience.
Dedicated facilities and carer tickets available. We have accessible parking available on site. For booking details please see our accessibility page.
The Palace Café and The Kensington Palace Pavilion offer a wide range of delicious food and drink.
The Café sells a range of hot drinks, refreshments, sandwiches, cakes and ice cream. The Café is for ticket holders only.
The Pavilion offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea until 24 December 2023.
Both are open to anyone and you don't need a palace ticket. We accept both cash and card payments.
Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence.
The shop is open to anyone, and you don’t need a palace ticket.
We accept both cash and card payments.
You can also shop online and non-EU residents can buy tax-free.
There are special offers and discounts for groups of 15-50 people (subject to availability).
Bookings are now open for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.
Food and drink at the Palace
Enjoy afternoon tea or lunch in royal surroundings.
Frequently asked questions
Got a question about your visit? Browse our questions and answers to help plan your visit.
What to expect on your visit
Read more about what measures we take to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff when visiting.
Explore What's on
- Events
- Families
- Christmas
The Luna Winter Cinema
Experience iconic films from Elf and Home Alone to Love Actually and The Holiday on the big screen at Kensington Palace.
- 11-15 December 2023
- See full schedule for details
- Kensington Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- 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
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
- Reopens 13 December 2023
- Kensington Palace
- Free