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Essential information for visiting Kensington Palace safely

Essential information for visiting Kensington Palace safely

Due to high demand for our on-site facilities, from Wednesday 29 June to Sunday 03 July inclusive, access to the Kensington Palace shop, café and on-site toilets will be available for valid ticketholders only.

Tickets and prices

Explore the magnificent Kensington Palace.

Ticket prices (excl donation):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £20.00
  • Child: £10.00

Opening times

From 02 March 2022

Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00. Last admission: 17.00 

The Sunken Garden, featuring the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales can be viewed in normal opening hours only, Wednesday-Sunday:10.00-17.45.

Please check for information on closures and notices.

Getting here

Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX

What to expect on your visit

Find out what measures we are taking to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff.

Keeping you safe on your visit

Visit essentials

Facilities and map

We offer all the essential facilities and a few you may not expect, including advice and tips for a perfect day out.

  • Toilets open
    • Stone Hall
    • Café toilets
    • Pigott Galleries (Life Through a Royal Lens)

All toilets have disabled access

  • Hand washing and hand sanitiser facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Baby changing facilities
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Accessibility

We do everything we can to ensure disabled visitors enjoy the full palace experience.

 

Dedicated facilities and carer tickets available.

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Eating

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 Pavilion offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. 

We accept cash and card payments.

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Shopping

Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence. 

Our shop will be open throughout your visit, offering everything from souvenirs and gifts, to fine jewellery. 

We accept cash and card payments.

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Group visits

There are special offers and discounts for groups of 15-50 people (subject to availability).

We offer reduced admission for group bookings. Meal deals are also available.

Plan your group visit

School visits

Bookings are now open for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages 1 to 3. GCSE and A level can book a self-led visit to the palace.

Plan your school visit

Kensington Palace Visitor Map

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Afternoon tea served on a table

Food and drink

Enjoy a quick bite or afternoon tea in royal surroundings.

King's State Apartments at Kensington Palace

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The King's State Apartments interior
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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.

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Included in palace admission (members go free)

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A large four poster bed covered in detailed period fabric, in a bedroom covered in dark green wall decor
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The Queen’s State Apartments

Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace where Mary II once took her meals, relaxed and entertained.

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Included in palace admission (members go free)

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A floral display reading '200 years' outside the East Front of Kensington Palace, under a bright blue sky and surrounded by formal lawn. The palace is in the background.
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Kensington Palace Gardens

Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.

Open Wed - Sun

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Free

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