Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week Commencing - 02 March
Monday 2nd Closed
Tuesday 3rd Closed
Wednesday 4th 10:00 - 14:00 (last entry 13:00)
Thursday 5th 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 6th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 7th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 8th 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry 17:00.
04 March 2026: Kensington Palace will close early at 14:00. Final timeslot 12:30. Last entry 13:00.
Monday 2nd Closed
Tuesday 3rd Closed
Wednesday 4th 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 5th 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 6th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 7th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 8th 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry at 17:45
Monday 2nd 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 3rd 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 4th 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 5th 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 6th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 7th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 8th 10:00 - 18:00
Route closures
Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Victoria: A Royal Childhood will be closed on 27 and 28 April 2026 while new objects are installed. Tickets will be discounted on these dates.
Queen's State Apartments
The Queen's State Apartments will close from 15 June 2026 onwards for major work and re-presentation.
Explore what's on
- 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.
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Open (Closed on 27 - 28 April)
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
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Open
- 10:00 - 18:00. Last entry 17:45.
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Evening Tour of Kensington Palace
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join a members-only evening tour of King's and Queen's State Apartments at Kensington Palace led by our expert Host Guides.
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13 April, 18 May, 27 August 2026
- 18:25 and 18:45
- Kensington Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Browse more history and stories
William III and Mary II
England's only joint sovereigns, who transformed Kensington Palace into a royal residence
The story of Kensington Palace
An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family
Queen Victoria
From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen
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Percy & Reed’s Royal Blossom Range
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Courtiers: The Secret History of Kensington Palace
Told through the eyes of a courtier, this fascinating book explores the ambitious and talented people who flocked to the Georgian court in search of power and prestige.
£12.99