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 9th Closed
Tuesday 10th Closed
Wednesday 11th 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 12th 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 13th 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 14th 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 15th 10:00 - 16:00
Last entry 15:00
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are special offers and discounts for groups of 15-50 people (subject to availability).
Bookings are now open for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.
Watch: Plan your visit to Kensington Palace
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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
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
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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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13 April, 18 May, 27 August 2026
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