Experience the Christmas traditions of Princess Victoria
Step into the home of Princess Victoria and experience the magical atmosphere of a Regency Christmas, brought back to life at Kensington Palace.
Enter a world of flickering candles, theatrical festivities and Yuletide traditions. Take delight in special displays inspired by the Christmases that unfolded in the life and imagination of the future Queen Victoria.
Along the way, you will discover how many of our favourite Christmas traditions can be traced back to Kensington Palace in the 1830s.
When
Wednesday-Sunday, 04 December 2024 - 05 January 2025
Ticketing information
Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Buy Kensington Palace TicketsView a display of trees hung with ‘sugar ornaments’ or take in bespoke illustrations, handmade paper decorations and period-style gifts.
Enjoy a pop-up theatre set inspired by Victoria’s festive trips to London opera houses. Take your seat in an enchanting opera box fit for royalty and make memories with a special selfie. Discover the roots of the Christmas traditions we know and love today.
Further information
Please note, there may be some festive background music playing during visits.
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- Things to see
The Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace displays elegant floral planting and a statue of Diana, Princess of Wales.
- Viewed from Cradle Walk only
- Open daily, 10:00-16:00.
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- Exhibition
- Things to see
Dress Codes
Discover never-before-seen royal and court fashion treasures in Dress Codes, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace.
- Opens 13 March 2025
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go 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 - 17:30 (last entry 16:30)
- Kensington Palace
- Free (advance booking required)
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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
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Queen Victoria: Daughter, Wife, Mother, Widow
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