Breathe in the calm. Breathe out the noise.
This World Wellbeing Week, step into serenity with guided meditation sessions taught by Kadampa Meditation Centre London at Kensington Palace.
Meditation sessions in the palace gardens
Date: Monday 23 – Friday 27 June
Time: Daily at 15:00 -15:30
Tickets: Free
Join us in the peaceful gardens of Kensington Palace. Amid the gentle rustle of leaves and the timeless beauty of royal grounds, take a moment to pause, reflect, and recharge. Experience wellbeing in all its forms, where nature and history create the perfect space to slow down and just be.
Why join us?
- Restore your mind, body and spirit under the open sky.
- Be inspired by history, meditating in the same gardens once walked by queens, poets and thinkers.
- Accessible to all, whether you're new to meditation or seeking a new kind of stillness.
There will also be a meditation session within Kensington Palace itself. See our King's Gallery morning class below.
When
Selected dates in June 2025
Ticketing information
Garden sessions: Monday 23 June – Friday 27 June: Daily at 15:00 -15:30
King's Gallery class: Friday 27 June: 08:45 - 09:45
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Book a free garden session Buy ticket for King's Gallery classGarden session attendees will receive 20% of general palace admission.
King's Gallery class attendees will receive 50% off general palace admission.
Discounted palace entry can be purchased on the day.
King's Gallery morning class
Date: Friday 27 June
Time: 08:45 - 09:45
Tickets: £25
We invite you to experience a truly exceptional opportunity: a guided meditation session held in the magnificent King’s Gallery at Kensington Palace, before the palace opens to the public.
This serene morning gathering offers a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect - surrounded by the splendour of historic artworks and royal architecture. Enjoy a moment of stillness in the heart of history.
What makes this special?
- Let art restore you – meditate beneath timeless masterpieces and let your breath slow in a room shaped by beauty and grandeur.
- Be immersed in history – the same space where monarchs once reflected, planned, and paused.
- Exclusive access – a tranquil start to the day, before the palace welcomes its visitors.
This is a guided, gentle session suitable for all levels. Places are limited to preserve the stillness of the setting - booking is essential.
About Kadampa Meditation Centre London
KMC London offers meditation classes, in-depth courses and relaxing retreats at their Kensington and Morden locations. Everybody is welcome to attend the classes to learn practical methods to overcome anxiety, stress and improve relationships.
They teach how to apply the ancient wisdom of Buddha to overcome the challenges of modern city life, in ways that are easy to understand and put into practise.
Find out moreExplore what's on
- Tours and talks
Daily Talks
Enjoy a 15-minute talk with a member of our guide team about the history of Kensington Palace.
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Daily
- 15 minutes
- 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
- Events
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20 June 2025
- 16:30 - 18:30
- Kensington Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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