Watch highlights of Kensington Palace
Discover the birthplace of Queen Victoria
Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the magnificent King's State Apartments and Queen's State Apartments.
Visit
Opening times
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Last entry 15:00
Tickets and prices
Ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £20.60
- Child (under 16 years old): £10.30
Getting here
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
Highlights
Victoria's Seaside Christmas
Until 04 January 2026. (Closed 24-26 December 2025)
Celebrate the festive season with special Christmas displays inspired by Princess Victoria's Yuletide visits to the seaside town of Ramsgate, Kent.
Included in your admission ticket
- Things to see
Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Discover the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, in the rooms where she was born and raised at Kensington Palace.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Jewel Room
The Jewel Room displays commissioned gems for Queen Victoria by her beloved husband Albert.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Queen’s State Apartments
Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace where Mary II once took her meals, relaxed and entertained.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
What's on
The Orangery at Kensington Palace
Enjoy an indulgent Afternoon Tea in a royally-inspired dining experience at Kensington Palace.
Members go free
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Image: © Museum of London
The extraordinary life of Sophia Duleep Singh
Goddaughter of Queen Victoria, Indian princess and suffragette, Sophia Duleep Singh leaves a remarkable legacy. Discover how she turned her privilege into passion, as a powerful campaigner for women's rights.
Modern Royals
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.
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