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Book Kensington Palace tickets for your chance to see the official home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!
The newly-transformed Kensington Palace is now open for visitors following a two-year, £12million refurbishment.
Your tickets also include admission to the Palace’s fascinating and ever-changing exhibitions.
Diana: Her Fashion Story
Don’t miss this exclusive collection of Princess Diana’s most famous and coveted outfits!
A major style icon to this day, the exhibition traces the evolution of Diana’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. Look out for the iconic velvet gown that she famously wore to dance with John Travolta at the White House.
Kensington Palace Exhibitions & Highlights
Just some of the exhibitions and highlights at Kensington Palace include:
Fashion Rules Restyled
This glamorous exhibition features rare and exquisite outfits of three royal women in their fashion heydays.
Get a rare glimpse into the wardrobes of HM Queen Elizabeth II in the 1950s, Princess Margaret in the 1960s and 70s and Diana, Princess of Wales in the 1980s
Surrounded by contemporary photography, film, music and accessories, get a real sense of the decades in which these clothes were worn and how they inspired everyday fashions.
Victoria Revealed
Inspired by her own intimate diaries, this exhibition reveals Queen Victoria's long and extraordinary life in her own words.
Imagine how she felt on her first day as Queen at just 17 years old as you explore her childhood home
Through this fascinating exhibition you'll discover Victoria's thoughts on Prince Albert, the love of her life, their marriage and her family.
The Kings and Queens State Apartments
Filled with stories of two royal courts; the Stuarts and the Hanoverians, these cosy, private rooms were once used by Queen Mary II for relaxation.
Learn what you would have worn, how you should behave and how to succeed in the heady atmosphere of the palace state apartments.
Garden History Tours
Take a free historical tour of the Kensington Palace Gardens! Explore their diverse history, see the magnificent statue of Queen Victoria and the iconic Gold Gates.
You’ll also have exclusive access to the beautiful Baroque-inspired Sunken Garden, not normally open to the public.
Garden History tours are available from May to September and included with your Kensington Palace tickets.
Suitable for:
Families
Couples
Groups
Teenagers
Seniors
Great for:
Culture Vultures
Availability:
Open daily (excluding 24-26 December)
Opening Times:
Monday to Sunday Summer: 10am to 6pm (last admission 5pm)
Monday to Sunday Winter: 10am to 4pm (last admission 3pm)
Garden History Tours:
Garden History Tours are held from 1st May to 27th September, every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 12pm and 2pm
Tours last for approximately 1 hour.
Please note tours may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Getting There:
The nearest underground train stations to Kensington Palace are High Street Kensington (approximately 10 minutes walk) and Queensway (approximately 5 minutes walk).
Bus routes are 9,10, 49, 52, 70, and 452 to Kensington High Street or 27, 70, 94, 148 and 390 to Bayswater Road.
Accessibility:
All areas of Kensington Palace are fully accessible and have excellent facilities for wheelchair users.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available for use on a first come, first served basis.
Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome at Kensington Palace.
Facilities:
The Orangery: An elegant location for afternoon tea or refreshments.
Palace Café: For family lunches, snacks and refreshments.
IMPORTANT:
The exhibition ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ is extremely popular. On average customers should expect to queue for up to 2 hours to enter the exhibition. Unfortunately fast-track tickets are not available. Voucher holders will be placed on the next available time slot upon arrival. Please be aware due to the exhibition’s popularity it may be that the next time slot will be later in the day.
Please note this tour is non-refundable once booked - 100% cancellation charges apply.
Train:
The nearest underground train stations to Kensington Palace are High Street Kensington (approximately 10 minutes walk) and Queensway (approximately 5 minutes walk).
Bus:
Bus routes are 9,10, 49, 52, 70, and 452 to Kensington High Street or 27, 70, 94, 148 and 390 to Bayswater Road.
Kensington Palace Tickets is rated
4.4 out of
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Rated 5 out of
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GuRbY K from
MOVINGI had the best afternoon at Kensington Palace & Diana Story. Have wanted to visit always and I went on a cold frosty Sunday in March but still it was beautiful. Walked around the garden and the arches, it was so tranquil, shall be returning in the summer when flowering has bloomed. Diana Story was emotional, almost felt her presence, what wonderful dresses and her legacy. R.i.P Lady Di. Xx Had tea in the cafe and stood at the gates to remember lady diana...excellent visit, 100% recommended. :)
Date published: 2018-04-13
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Theresa 52 from
Nice day outBought ticket shop for my daughter and I did think we may have seen a few more rooms and furniture but on the whole a nice day.
Date published: 2018-04-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LeoLady30 from
StunningWhat a treat to see the beautiful dresses at The Princess Diana’s exhibition, so much care has been taken to tell the story and display the dresses. Extra treat was the tour of Kensington Palace which is beautiful the difference between the Kings rooms and Queens rooms.
Date published: 2018-03-22
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Cjmac from
DisappointingTo be honest I found the tour disappointing / boring. At times too many people in one area at once therefore you were hurried along. Felt like you didn’t get to see as much as you would have liked. Shop poor / expensive for a lot of stuff you wouldn’t want! Orangery closed ! No handheld electronic headpiece as other attractions would have!
Date published: 2018-03-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
EllieRoxy from
Fascinating day outI bought tickets for a friend's birthday and we had a super day. The palace rooms are impressive and brought to life by the mini talks in the rooms which last approximately 10 to 15minutes and cover key aspects of our history bringing the former owners to life.
For anyone who has lived through the Diana years seeing the collection of her gowns and suits is fascinating likewise for any students of fashion and style.
Extremely enjoyable.
Then strolled around Kensington Gardens
Very good value.
Date published: 2018-01-22
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alwynne21 from
Enjoyable day outWhen I arrived at the Palace there was a lot a people waiting to go in, but due to the efficient staff we got in very quickly. The exhibits were well displayed and there was plenty of information about them. The Palace guides were very friendly and helpful. I spent a lot longer there than I thought I would
Date published: 2017-11-16
Rated 3 out of
5 by
older and wiser from
Worth going toWe enjoyed the exhibition but why was it so hot in there! Thankfully we did not have to queue for too long otherwise it would have been unbearable.
Date published: 2017-11-11
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Day out from
Diana's DressesHad a lovely day - helpful and cheerful staff - loved the Diana dresses and white garden
Kensington Palace Tickets is rated
4.4 out of
5 by
31.
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GuRbY K from
MOVINGI had the best afternoon at Kensington Palace & Diana Story. Have wanted to visit always and I went on a cold frosty Sunday in March but still it was beautiful. Walked around the garden and the arches, it was so tranquil, shall be returning in the summer when flowering has bloomed. Diana Story was emotional, almost felt her presence, what wonderful dresses and her legacy. R.i.P Lady Di. Xx Had tea in the cafe and stood at the gates to remember lady diana...excellent visit, 100% recommended. :)
Date published: 2018-04-13
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Theresa 52 from
Nice day outBought ticket shop for my daughter and I did think we may have seen a few more rooms and furniture but on the whole a nice day.
Date published: 2018-04-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LeoLady30 from
StunningWhat a treat to see the beautiful dresses at The Princess Diana’s exhibition, so much care has been taken to tell the story and display the dresses. Extra treat was the tour of Kensington Palace which is beautiful the difference between the Kings rooms and Queens rooms.
Date published: 2018-03-22
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Cjmac from
DisappointingTo be honest I found the tour disappointing / boring. At times too many people in one area at once therefore you were hurried along. Felt like you didn’t get to see as much as you would have liked. Shop poor / expensive for a lot of stuff you wouldn’t want! Orangery closed ! No handheld electronic headpiece as other attractions would have!
Date published: 2018-03-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
EllieRoxy from
Fascinating day outI bought tickets for a friend's birthday and we had a super day. The palace rooms are impressive and brought to life by the mini talks in the rooms which last approximately 10 to 15minutes and cover key aspects of our history bringing the former owners to life.
For anyone who has lived through the Diana years seeing the collection of her gowns and suits is fascinating likewise for any students of fashion and style.
Extremely enjoyable.
Then strolled around Kensington Gardens
Very good value.
Date published: 2018-01-22
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alwynne21 from
Enjoyable day outWhen I arrived at the Palace there was a lot a people waiting to go in, but due to the efficient staff we got in very quickly. The exhibits were well displayed and there was plenty of information about them. The Palace guides were very friendly and helpful. I spent a lot longer there than I thought I would
Date published: 2017-11-16
Rated 3 out of
5 by
older and wiser from
Worth going toWe enjoyed the exhibition but why was it so hot in there! Thankfully we did not have to queue for too long otherwise it would have been unbearable.
Date published: 2017-11-11
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Day out from
Diana's DressesHad a lovely day - helpful and cheerful staff - loved the Diana dresses and white garden
