Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week Commencing - 25 November
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
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
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00
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.
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)
- Christmas
- Families
Victoria's Childhood Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with special displays inspired by Princess Victoria's childhood Christmases at Kensington Palace.
- Wednesday-Sunday, 04 December 2024 - 05 January 2025
- 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
Browse more history and stories
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
Queen Anne
A surprisingly successful monarch, despite ill health and tragedy
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