Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Plan your visit
Looking to book? First, decide if you want your school visit to include a booked session. If you do, then please visit our session pages which provide further information on individual sessions. Come back here and complete the booking request form below once you know the name of the session you would like to book and your preferred times.
If you don’t wish to book a session, then please go straight to our booking request form below and select a “Self-led” visit.
Availability
Bookings are now open for the September 2026 - July 2027 academic year.
Please note that school bookings are available to book Wednesday - Friday during UK term-time
New for 2026/27 - Secondary school weeks
Our dedicated Secondary School Weeks at Kensington Palace are an opportunity for KS3 learners to enjoy a range of facilitated workshops and sessions. In the 2026/27 academic year these sessions will take place:
October 2026
- Tuesday 6 October 2026 (Discovery day)
- Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Thursday 8 October 2026
- Friday 9 October 2026
March 2027
- Wednesday 10 March 2027
- Thursday 11 March 2027
- Friday 12 March 2027
May 2027
- Tuesday 11 May 2027
- Wednesday 12 May 2027
- Thursday 13 May 2027
- Friday 14 May 2027
School visits
Whats included:
- Palace admission including all visitor routes open on the date.
- Pre-visit email including two teacher planning passes.
- Dedicated lunchroom for groups with pre-booked sessions.
What's not included:
- Sessions (can be booked at an additional cost).
Sessions (additional cost)
Our curriculum-based sessions are led by expert presenters who bring the history of the palace to life through lively, interactive learning opportunities.
We offer a selection of sessions for UK schools linked to a range of subjects for key stages 1-3, including SEND.
See our session pages for prices and capacities. All schools that book a session will also have opportunity to explore the site, self-led when they are not in their session/s.
Choose a sessionImportant information for your booking
Domestic students
Under 5s/EYFS: Free
Age 5-15 (KS 1-4): £4.40
Age 16+ (KS 5+): £4.40
Teachers and adults
Up to agreed ratios: Free
Adults for 1:1 assistance: Free
Additional adults: £22.80
International school groups can book group tickets.
Subsidised rates are available Wednesday - Friday during UK term time only, not school or bank holidays.
Visits available Wednesday - Friday during UK term time.
Autumn 2026
9 September – 23 October (Sessions start on 16 September)
4 November – 16 December (Sessions will finish on 11 December)
Spring 2027
13 January – 12 February
24 February – 25 March
Summer 2027
14 April – 28 May
9 June – 22 July (Sessions finish on 16 July)
Key stage 1 (age 4-7) = 1:5
Key stages 2, 3 and 4 (age 7-15) = 1:10
Key stage 5 and up (age 16+) = 1:15
SEND groups can determine their own ratios
Small groups - For key stages 2-4, each booking must have a minimum of 2 accompanying adults. We will not accept the booking if only 1 adult attends with the group.
Groups with an inadequate number of accompanying adults may not be admitted.
For the enjoyment of all our visitors we now have a maximum group size of 150 students per booking. If you wish to bring more students, please visit across multiple dates. If this is not possible, please contact us to discuss further.
There is no minimum group number required for a school visit.
All sessions have a strict maximum capacity, please refer to the individual session pages for more information about what these are. We are unable to exceed our session capacities.
Whilst exploring the site, we ask classes to break up into smaller supervised groups.
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Opening and closing times Frequently asked questions Safeguarding policies and proceduresBook your school visit
Complete the booking request form and submit it. All school group admissions must be booked in advance, we recommend booking at least two months in advance as dates do sell out quickly. Payment is due six weeks before visiting. If you have any questions, wish to check availability or amend a booking request form you have already submitted please contact the schools team via email at kensingtonlearning@hrp.org.uk.
School Visit Booking request Form
Complete the form below to request a school visit to Kensington Palace.
School visit booking request formPayment and terms of booking
After receiving your booking request, we will email you a confirmation and invoice which must be paid in advance of your visit and according to our payment terms.
- Your invoice will be attached to your confirmation email. Payment details can be found on your invoice.
- Our preferred method of payment is by BACS. When making payment please ensure you quote your account number and your school/company name. If possible, send us remittance advice.
- Payment is due six weeks prior to visiting. Extra tickets must be purchased on the day at standard group rates.
- Bookings with less than six weeks' notice require immediate payment. The cancellation and amendment deadline is 17:00 on the day after the booking is confirmed.
- We regret that no refunds can be given for cancellations or amendments made less than six weeks in advance of your visit. This includes non-arrivals on the day.
Preparing for your visit
Useful resources
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