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Opening and closing times

Information on seasonal hours and planned closures

Information on seasonal hours and planned closures

Update 14 December: In line with government guidance, Kensington Palace will be closed from 16 December.

Opening times

Opening days and hours vary.

Summer (01 March - 31 October)

Winter (01 November - 28 February)

From 16 December -  Closed

Closures and notices

Cafes

The Palace Café is open for takeaway service, Wednesday -Sunday. The Kensington Palace Pavilion remains closed for now.

The Orangery is currently closed for conservation and restoration works. 

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Things to see Highlights

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.

Closed

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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The King's State Apartments interior
Highlights Things to see

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.

Closed

Kensington Palace

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
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.

Closed

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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