Opening and closing times

Information on seasonal hours and planned closures

Updated 2 July. Following government guidance, Kensington Palace is reopening from 30 July. Read our visit information

Opening times

From 30 July

Wednesday-Sunday: 10:30-17:00

Last admission: 16:00

Please check for more information on closures and notices.

Monday-Sunday: 10:00-16:00

Last admission: 15:00

The Orangery is currently closed for conservation and restoration works.

The Kensington Palace Pavilion and the Palace Café are open daily for refreshments.

Things to see Highlights

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.

Open from 30 July

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

Highlights Things to see

Wander through the lavish rooms of the King's State Apartments, each one grander than the last, at Kensington Palace.

Open from 30 July

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

Things to see

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

Open from 30 July

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)