Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week Commencing - 13 January
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
08-19 January 2024: Kensington Palace will be closed for maintenance work.
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Important information
Visitors with bags can enter the palace until 15:00. However, visitors without a bag can enter the Shop and Café only until 15:45. Please see our 'last entry time' FAQ for more information.
Kensington Palace will close early at 15:00 on 09 August 2025 due to a large-scale event.
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.
- Open
- 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.
- Open daily
- 10:00 - 16:00. Last entry 17:45.
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- For members
- Events
- Exhibition
Members-only preview day: Dress Codes
Members are invited to an exclusive preview day of Dress Codes, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace that will share never-before-seen royal and court fashion treasures.
- 12 March 2025
- 10:00 - 17:00 (last entry 16:00)
- Kensington Palace
- Free (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 Georgians
Who were the kings who gave their name to an age?
William Kent
Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings
Shop online
Percy & Reed’s Royal Blossom Range
Created in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, Percy & Reed’s new Royal Blossom range will have you feeling like royalty from head to toe.
From £10
Shop Diana, Princess of Wales
Commemorate this incredible woman and pay tribute to her enduring legacy with our inspired collection of exquisite memorabilia, gifts and souvenirs.
From £2.50
Diana, Princess of Wales Fine Bone China Collection
This Diana, Princess of Wales Cameo Fine Bone China Collection is the perfect memento of the late princess and a must have for any Diana fan.
From £35