LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
Kensington Palace
Stop 13 of 18 on Travelhour's London walking day
About Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a royal residence situated within Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London residence of several royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Eugenie alongside her husband, Jack Brooksbank. The term "Kensington Palace" is often used as a metonym for the offices of the royals who reside there.
Plan your visit
Kensington Palace — tickets, hours & how to get there
Tickets & prices
Adult tickets from £26.00, child £13.00. Free with the London Pass; garden and grounds around the palace are free year-round.
Opening hours
Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays and Tuesdays Winter hours (Nov–Feb) close at 16:00. Closed 24–26 December.
How to get there
High Street Kensington (District & Circle lines) or Queensway (Central line) are both 10 minutes on foot through Kensington Gardens.
Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons are quietest. The Diana: Her Fashion Story rooms are the most popular — head there first. Allow 2 hours (add 45 minutes for the gardens and Sunken Garden).
Insider tips
- The Sunken Garden (Diana memorial) is free to enter and reachable without a palace ticket.
- Combine with the Serpentine, Albert Memorial and Royal Albert Hall for a full Kensington Gardens afternoon.
- Kensington Palace Pavilion (in the gardens) does a proper English afternoon tea — book ahead.
Frequently asked
Kensington Palace — questions travellers ask
- How much are Kensington Palace tickets?
- Kensington Palace tickets: adult from £26.00, child £13.00. Free with the London Pass; garden and grounds around the palace are free year-round.
- What are Kensington Palace opening hours?
- Kensington Palace is open Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Winter hours (Nov–Feb) close at 16:00. Closed 24–26 December.
- How do you get to Kensington Palace?
- High Street Kensington (District & Circle lines) or Queensway (Central line) are both 10 minutes on foot through Kensington Gardens.
- Is Kensington Palace worth visiting?
- Yes — Kensington Palace is a royal residence situated within Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. The Sunken Garden (Diana memorial) is free to enter and reachable without a palace ticket.
- How long do you need at Kensington Palace?
- Allow 2 hours (add 45 minutes for the gardens and Sunken Garden) to enjoy Kensington Palace at a comfortable pace.
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