Opening and closing times

Opening times

Opening days and hours vary.

Summer (21 April - 31 October)

Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00-18.00

Last admission: 16.30

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. 

Winter (01 November - 01 March)

From 1 November

Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00-16.00

Last admission: 14.30

24, 25 and 26 December - Closed

Early closure on 25 November and 23 December

On Thursday 25 November and Thursday 23 December, Kensington Palace will be closing at 15.00, last admission at 13.30. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Route closures from 04 October 2021

The King’s Drawing Room, The Cupola Room and Queen Caroline’s Closet will all be closed for planned maintenance work. 

The Red Saloon will be open, however scaffolding may be in place throughout the room.

Please be aware that noise from the maintenance work might be heard in the King’s State Apartments and Victoria: A Royal Childhood during your visit. We apologise for any disruption this may cause to your visit.

The following rooms and routes will still be open during this period: 

• Victoria: A Royal Childhood
• King’s State Apartments: The King’s Stairs, The King’s Gallery, The Presence Chamber and The Privy Chamber
• The Queen’s State Apartments
• Royal Style in the Making