Kensington Palace Tickets Highlights
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Visit the Kensington Palace which has been a royal residence for over 300 years
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Get to know about the life and legacy of Queen Victoria, one of Britain's most influential monarchs
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Stroll through the gardens and halls where kings and queens of Britain once spent their time
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Take in the grandeur and opulence of the halls and rooms of the Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace Tickets Overview
Activity Location: Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London W8 4PX, United Kingdom
Activity Duration: 5-6 hours (approx)
Operational Hours:
- 1 Mar- 31 Oct (SUMMER)
- Wed-Sun from 10:30 AM- 5:00 PM; Last admission at 4:00 PM
- 1 Nov- 29 Feb (WINTER)
- Daily from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM; Last admission at 3:00 PM
About Kensington Palace:
London is a nearly 2 millennia-old city and became the capital city for the rulers and leaders of England around the 12th century. Being the political capital of England for such a period the city is naturally home to numerous residences of the royals of Britain, one such being the Kensington Palace. The Palace has been a Royal residence for over 300 years, with King George III, Queen Victoria, and Princess Diana being some of the most notable ones. Today Kensington Palace is home to Prince William, his wife Catherine Middleton along with their 3 children. While the residential area is private a large part of the palace is open to visitors. So why wait? Visit the Kensington Palace today and get to know about the rich history, events, and incidents that took place at this residents of the royals.
About the Activity:
- Visit and explore the Kensington Palace, the residence of the British royals.
- See the majesty and beauty of the apartments where kings and queens once lived.
- Get to know about the events, incidents and tales that took place in Kensington Palace and played a role in development of Britain.
- Be awed by the beauty of the Sunken Garden and its beautiful flowers.
- Check out stunning pieces of royal jewelry that are made with priceless jewels.
- See the magnificent chambers like, The Presence Chamber, The King’s Drawing Room, The Privy Chamber, and the King’s Gallery, and know about how British royals live.
How to Reach?
The meeting location that is- Kensington Palace is 2.7 miles away from the main city of London.
- By Cab: You can easily hire a cab or rent a vehicle to get there, it will be about 15 minutes drive from the city center of London.
- By Tube: The nearest tube stations are High Street Kensington and Queensway Station. From High Street Kensington, you can get onto Kensington High Street which heads towards Kensington Palace. It is a 12-minute walk from here to the palace. From Queensway Station, you can get onto the Broad Walk. It will take you about 8 minutes from the station to the palace.
- By Train: The closest train station is the Paddington Train Station. From Paddington, you can head towards Bayswater Road and then enter Broad Walk to reach the palace. It is approximately a 20-minute walk from this train station to the palace.
- By Bus: The closest bus stops are on Bayswater Road and Kensington High Street. Bus Routes 70, 94 and 148 stop on Bayswater Road and routes 9, 49, 52, 70 and 452 stop on Kensington High Street. Kensington High Street bus stop is about 5 minutes away from the palace. The Bayswater bus stop is about 10 minutes away.
Don't Miss:
After exploring the residence of the royal family at Kensington Palace, you should also checkout and book Buckingham Palace Tickets & Hampton Court Palace Tickets.
Select Package Options
Kensington Palace General Admission Ticket
Kensington Palace - 2 Adult Combo
Go City: London 2 Choice Explorer Pass
Go City: London 3 Choice Explorer Pass
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Know Before You Go for Kensington Palace Tickets
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- A one-way route will be in place with clear signage throughout.
- The Orangery is currently closed for conservation and restoration works.
- The Kensington Palace offers level access to all sections of the palace and a lift to every floor. The Clore Learning Centre, located on the ground floor, has wheelchair-accessible teaching spaces, lunchrooms, and toilets.
- There is only one lunchroom at the Kensington Palace (Mr Hester’s Lunchroom).
- Smoking is not allowed.
- Photography/filming may be restricted in some sections.
- Wear suitable clothing keeping in mind that your visit involves spending time in spaces with negligible to zero heating.
- Ensure that you’re wearing comfortable footwear.
- Children under 5 years old go free of charge. Children of age 5-15 will be charged on a child price basis. Children above the age of 15 years will be considered adults. Individuals above the age of 65 years will be considered seniors.