Members-Only Evening Tour

• Exclusive after-hours tour of the Victoria’s Royal Childhood and the King's State Apartments at Kensington Palace for Historic Royal Palaces members.
• Discover the grandeur of the William III apartments and the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, brought vividly to life by our expert guides.

Step inside Kensington Palace after hours and discover the private world of William III and Mary II, who made this their royal residence in 1689. Led by an expert Host Guide, you'll explore the rooms where Queen Victoria was born and raised, seeing remarkable objects and mementos from her childhood. The tour then ascends the grand King’s Staircase to the King’s Apartments, once used for royal audiences and receptions, now showcasing striking sculptures and artworks.

Our guides will bring these rooms to life, helping you envision what they were like during the Stuart, Georgian and Victorian periods.

Further information

• The Kensington Palace Café, the Orangery and the Palace Shop will be closed.
• The cloak room will be unavailable for the evening tour. 

The tour has step-free access but please be aware there is no accessible parking available for this event and no on-site wheelchairs available to use. If you have any questions please contact [email protected].