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Essential information for visiting Kensington Palace

Visit essentials

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices from (excluding donation):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £20.60
  • Child (under 16 years old): £10.30

Opening times

Monday 23rd Closed

Tuesday 24th Closed

Wednesday 25th 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday 26th 10:00 - 18:00

Friday 27th 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday 28th 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 29th 10:00 - 18:00

Last entry 17:00.

The Queen's State Apartments will close from 15 June 2026 onwards for major work and re-presentation.

Getting here

Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX

We do everything we can to ensure visitors with disabilities enjoy the full palace experience.

Dedicated facilities and carer tickets available. Accessible parking is available on site but we advise booking in advance.

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We offer all the essential facilities for the perfect day out.

  • Map
  • Toilets and accessible toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Free audio guide
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities:
    • Stone Hall toilets
    • Café toilets
    • Pigott Galleries toilets

There are no left luggage or bag storage facilities are available. Suitcases, large bags and any rolling luggage will not be permitted inside the palace.

Breastfeeding is welcome throughout our palace and our team are always on hand should you need any further assistance.

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The Orangery offers afternoon tea and a sumptuous a la carte lunch menu. The Palace Café offers a wide range of delicious food and drink.

Both spaces are open to anyone, you don't need a palace ticket. We accept cash and card payments in both spaces.

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Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence. 

The shop is open to anyone, and you don’t need a palace ticket.

We accept both cash and card payments.

You can also shop online and non-EU residents can buy tax-free.

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There are special offers and discounts for groups of 15-50 people (subject to availability).

Plan a group visit

Bookings are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.

Schools

Watch: Plan your visit to Kensington Palace

Food and drink

Our café is the perfect place to stop and relax for a quick bite or refreshments.

Food and drink

Kensington Palace map

Kensington Palace visitor map

Download Map (PDF)

Audio guide

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.

Audio guide

Access audio tours on your device

Download our Visitor Guide

Access the audio tour and information about events and facilities for your visit, on your device through our Visitor Guide. Save the link to your home screen for a seamless experience while using the guide on-site during your visit.

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Got a question?

Browse our frequently asked questions to help plan your visit. 

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