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Kensington Palace
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Step inside and explore one of central London’s royal residences and the childhood home of Queen Victoria.
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4.3Incredible place and the audio guide was amazing in order to understand better the history inside the walls
Oct 2, 2025This was my 3rd visit to Kensington Palace and it never disappoints; the palace is absolutely gorgeous and full of history, the staff are wonderful and so helpful, and it is fully accessible and very easy to navigate on a mobility scooter.
Jul 27, 2026efficient and fun.
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Overview
As one of central London’s royal residences, Kensington Palace has been a home and refuge to the royal family since the 17th century. Now, it is the official residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Built in 1605, it has roots in Jacobean architecture and was first known as Nottingham House. William III and Mary II were crowned jointly in 1689, and were instrumental in transforming Nottingham House into Kensington Palace.
When Queen Mary died from smallpox in 1694, William was overcome with grief. Despite this he finished the building with a grand gallery at the south of the Palace, enlarging Sir Christopher Wren’s original plan. Now it is one of London’s most exquisite palaces and comes with acres of manicured gardens and the world-famous Orangery.
Once you’ve seen all there is to see inside, take a wander around the 30-acres of Palace Garden and explore this oasis right in the heart of the capital. Check out the sunken garden which is home to impressive floral displays all year round. The palace also hosts an ever-changing array of exhibitions, so be sure to check out the website before you go to make the most of your visit.
Facts
Mary II was a keen collector of Chinese Porcelain, a 1697 inventory documented that she owned over 800 items.
Composer Handel was invited to the palace to perform for King George II, who was such a fan that he gave Handel British citizenship. Handel was originally from Germany, like the King himself.
Queen Victoria, the second-longest reigning monarch, spent her childhood in the palace.
A book of original Leonardo da Vinci drawings was miraculously found in the palace in 1778 and sent to Windsor Castle.
During the Great War in 1914, Princess Louise allowed injured soldiers to rest and recover in her private apartments.
What's included
Entry to Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria
Explore the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments, the Jewel Room, the King’s Staircase and the King’s Gallery
Access to all temporary and permanent exhibitions, including Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Stroll through the exquisite Palace Gardens – including the Sunken Garden, featuring the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales
Daily 15-minute talks (Wednesday – Sunday)
Audio guide tours available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish and British Sign Language (BSL)
10% discount in the Kensington Palace gift shop
Afternoon tea at The Orangery not included
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Kensington Palace Gardens, London, GBHow to get there
Queensway (District line) High Street Kensington (Circle and District lines)
Standard opening hours
The Palace is subject to last-minute closures as it’s a working royal palace. Please check the Palace's website for the latest opening hours.
Upcoming schedule changes
Find out more
For more information, please visit the Kensington Palace website.
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FouladouxC’est une visite à faire si on est fan de la monarchie anglaise. Ce qui n’est pas le cas pour nous, donc nous avons fait la visite en 30 minutes sans l’audio guide si nous avions fait la visite avec le guide, il n’y en avait pour 2h30. N’étant pas fan de la monarchie anglaise, nous avions pas trop d’intérêt à faire ça.
Kensington Palace
j. GeranThe staff was lovely. While there were no special exhibits, we enjoyed the interaction with the costumed actors and seeing a bit of the palace and a bit of shopping as well.
Pros and cons
DebbieAlthough the visit was filled with historical info, many rooms were lacking furnishings and felt quite cold and sad.
A must see landmark
Caroline KThere's no way you can go to London without seeing Kensington Palace, however it was a bit underwhelming, especially on the outside. That being said, there's plenty of interesting things to see and read inside, and it's very cool to learn about the history of the royalty who have inhabited the palace. But aesthetically it was a bit dimmer and duller than expected of a palace
Nice Place but kinda underwhelming
SarahNo must see in our opinion. Easy and fast Check in, lovely garden
jolie visite
SOVETj'en sais plus sur la Reine Victoria . vraiment un joli moment .... il fait chaud dans le palais .....
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