Kensington Palace Tickets
Explore the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria and home to young royals since the 17th century
Kensington Palace tickets key information
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Highlights
- Visit Queen Victoria’s birthplace and residence to young royals since the 17th century
- Take a stroll around the Sunken Garden offering views of the ornamental flower beds and pond as well as the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales
- Visit an exhibition exploring Queen Victoria’s life, through letters, jewellery and clothes
- Step inside the sumptuous King’s and Queen’s State Apartments and see the impressive tapestries, ornaments and artefacts of Georgian royalty
- 13 March - 30 November 2025: Dress Codes is a royal fashion exhibition hosting never before seen treasures showcasing highlights from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, including dresses worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana. The show will also feature items worn by Queen Victoria, including a never before displayed black mourning bodice, as well as clothing worn at court or on state and public occasions
What's included
Entry to Kensington Palace
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- Children under the age of 5 can visit for free and do not need a ticket
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Kensington Palace accessibility information
- Kensington Palace provides dedicated facilities for customers with disability or mobility issues
- Accessible parking is available
- Guide dogs are welcome
- Describer and British Sign Language (BSL) tours are available for certain exhibitions
- Free entry tickets for carers are also available
- Please contact our team before booking should you require further information regarding accessibility for this attraction
Kensington Palace tickets restrictions
- Concession tickets are available only to seniors in possession of a valid ID
- Please be aware that both planned and unexpected closures or temporary limitations to the visit’s route may occur. We recommend customers contact our team prior to their visits to receive the latest updates
Additional information
- The Sunken Gardens featuring the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales can be viewed in normal opening hours only (Wed-Sun, 10:00am - 5:45pm)
Kensington Palace’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.
Regular operating times are:
- Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Last admission: 3:30 pm
How to get there
- Address: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
- Nearest tube stations: High Street Kensington, Queensway
Frequently asked questions
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Where is Kensington Palace in London?
- Kensington Palace is located within easy walking distance of Underground stations including High Street Kensington and Queensway.
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How far is Kensington Palace from Buckingham Palace?
- The distance between Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace is 2 miles.
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Who lives in Kensington Palace?
- Today Kensington Palace contains the offices and London residences of The Prince and Princess of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Historic parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public.
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How big is Kensington Palace?
- In total, the palace has over 830,000 square feet of living space, including 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, 78 bathrooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, and 19 State Rooms.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by Golden Tours.
