Kensington Palace
In the King's rooms, William Kent's Cupola Room with its 18th-century musical clock, a ceiling he painted, Grinling Gibbons's limewood carvings and Vasari's Venus and Cupid; in the rooms where Victoria was born and raised, her doll's house and a scrapbook of mementos made by her governess, Baroness Lehzen. from its own pages ↗
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What we established Kensington Palace: the official site is hrp.org.uk. Its tickets are sold on that same site. Its Wikidata entry, Q207385, names the same official site. Added to our site on .
What our tests checked We last tried the ticket link on ; the site refused our automatic checker, so that try proves nothing either way. A person last opened its pages in a browser on . We last read hrp.org.uk for this page on .
Ticket prices until 08 November · Ticket type | No donation | With donation · Adult | age 18-64 | £24.70 | £27.20 · Child | Children under 5 go free. No ticket required. | £12.40 | £13.70 · Senior | age 65+ | £20.00 | £22.00 · Full time student 18+ | £20.00 | £22.00
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Kensington Palace: address
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PXOpen in Google Maps →✓ hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit · 2026-10-09Kensington Palace: opening hours
Information on opening hours and planned closures Select the date of your visit:Open the official calendar →✓ hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit/opening-and-closing-times · 2026-10-11Kensington Palace: closing days
The Queen's State Apartments are closed until spring 2027 for major re-presentation. The King's Gallery will be closed from 18 November until spring 2027 for repairs to the roof.✓ hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit · 2026-10-27Kensington Palace: what should I know before visiting?
You are able to spend as much time as you like within Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens during opening hours. We recommend around 2-3 hours to complete your visit. … No left luggage or bag storage facilities are available. Suitcases, large bags and any rolling luggage will not be permitted inside the Palace buildings. … Grab a free audio guide and enjoy a tour as curators, historians and conservators share fascinating stories and hidden secrets of Kensington Palace. Included in palace admission.✓ hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit · 2026-10-09Kensington Palace: how to get there
There are several London Underground stations - the closest are Queensway, a 10 minute walk and High Street Kensington, 10-15 minute walk. See our Getting here page for more ways to travel.✓ hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit · 2026-10-09Kensington Palace: parking
There is no on-site parking at Kensington Palace. We recommend that visitors avoid coming by car as nearby car parking facilities are limited. The nearest car parks are: Q-Park Queensway (10 minute walk) Euro Car Parks, Hyde Park/Bayswater Road (10 minute walk)✓ hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit · 2026-10-09Kensington Palace: is it wheelchair accessible?
We do everything we can to ensure visitors with disabilities enjoy the full palace experience. Dedicated facilities and carer tickets available. Accessible car parking is available on site and advise booking in advance. … Accessible parking is available on-site for cars only. Please email kpcontrolroom@hrp.org.uk or call 020 3166 6199 to book in. You will need to include: Your name Date and estimated time of arrival Car registration plate details Blue Badge serial number Please book at least seven days in advance of your visit as there are a limited number of spaces available.✓ hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit · 2026-10-09Kensington Palace: are dogs allowed?
Trained assistance dogs are welcome inside the palace. This includes medical alert dogs. We are happy to provide water on request. Unfortunately, due to conservation concern and the nature of items on display, we do not allow emotional support animals to enter the palace.✓ hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit/accessibility · 2026-10-27Explore Queen Victoria’s childhood home and the magnificent Georgian King’s State Apartments . Step into centuries of history and discover fascinating royal stories brought to life. … As well as being a popular visitor destination, Kensington Palace is the official London residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.