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Essential information for visiting Kensington Palace

Visit essentials

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices (excluding donation):

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

Opening times

Kensington Palace Tuesday 14 April: 10:00 - 18:00

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Monday 13th 10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday 14th 10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday 15th 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday 16th 10:00 - 16:00

Friday 17th 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday 18th 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 19th 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.

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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

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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

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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