Information on opening hours and planned closures
The main lift in the palace is out of order. There is no level (step-free) access to the King's and Queen's State Apartments. Access to all floors is available via stairs.
Week Commencing - 07 July
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00-18:00
Thursday 10:00-18:00
Friday 10:00-18:00
Saturday 10:00-18:00
Sunday 10:00-18:00
Last entry 17:00
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry at 17:45
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 14:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
12 July 2025: The Orangery will close early at 14:00. Final bookings 90 minutes before closing time.
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- 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.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- 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.
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Open
- 10:00 - 18:00. Last entry 17:45.
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Evening Tour of Kensington Palace
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join a members-only evening tour of King's and Queen's State Apartments at Kensington Palace led by our expert Host Guides.
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10 September 2025
- 18:30 - 19:30
- Kensington Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Queen Victoria
From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen
The story of Kensington Palace
An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family
A history of royal weddings
From Queen Victoria to the modern royals
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