Kensington Palace

Activity code: KP

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Highlights

  • Visit one of the UK’s most historic royal residences – Kensington Palace
  • Explore The King’s Gallery, the King’s Staircase and the King’s State Apartments
  • Venture through the gorgeous Sunken Garden
  • Learn the fascinating history of the Palace as you explore

Description

Kensington Palace
A residence of the Royal Family since the 17th century, Kensington Palace is the official London home of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge and you’ll get the chance to venture behind the royal doors!

You’ll arrive at the Palace through beautiful landscaped gardens before stepping through the entrance hall and into the plush King and Queen’s State Apartments. Here, you can soak in exceptional architecture and costumes that the royal family have worn over the centuries.

Discover the story of the Stuarts and the Hanoverians royal courts, and find out what you would have worn and how you should behave and act in order to succeed in the palace’s heady environment!

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the architect behind St Paul’s Cathedral, Kensington Palace is an elaborate palace with much to see and discover.

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Additional Information

Inclusions:


  • Entry to Kensington Palace

Exclusions:


  • Food and drinks
Please Note:

  • Your ticket will be issued 48 hours prior to travel date
  • Students must have a valid ID in order to use student pricing
  • Concession price is also applicable to full-time students subject to a valid student ID card
Image Credits:
HM Queen Elizabeth II
© William Hustler and Georgina Hustler / National Portrait Gallery, London

Princess Margaret: 
Photograph Snowdon © Armstrong Jones with thanks to Camera Press

Golden Tours act as an official agent for these activities, as such you are subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier. 
Schedule

Open;

Wednesday to Sunday 10:30am to 5:00pm (Last admission 3:30pm)

Exceptions:

  • Palace closed 24, 25, 26 December 

Venue Information:
Kensington Palace State Apartments, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
Nearest Underground: High Street Kensington or Queensway
Bus Routes: 9, 10, 49, 52, 70, 94, 148, 390, 452

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