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Kensington Palace Tickets - Discover the Home of Royals
- Your tickets include access to Kensington Palace, the State Rooms, displays, and all public areas of the palace and gardens.
- Explore two new exhibitions to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth at Kensington Palace.
- The revealing new exhibition, Victoria: A Royal Childhood, is included in your Kensington Palace ticket
- Explore the different chambers and sections of the King's State Apartments including the Presence Chamber, the Privy Chamber, and the King's Staircase and be awed by its numerous artworks.
- Walk around the beautiful Kensington Palace Gardens. Learn intimate secrets and stories regarding the Stuart dynasty which are hidden in every nook and corner of the Kensington Palace.
- The tour has flexible hours, leaving you free to explore the Palace at your own pace.
Inclusions
- Entry to the Kensington Palace
Exclusions
- Guide
- Transfers
- Food & beverages
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tickets to Kew Gardens & Palace + Kensington Palace
from £34
£32.3
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- Use this budget-friendly combo, save up to 5%, and get access to two stately London landmarks - the magnificent Kew Gardens and Kensington Palace.
- Explore a wide variety of conservatories, art galleries, and restaurants at the Kew Gardens.
- This ticket includes access to the art galleries (Marianne North & Shirley Sherwood), Kew Palace, greenhouses, and the Treetop Walkway.
- Enjoy free guided walking tours that run at least twice a day. Ask onsite for more information. You will also get a map and guide to the highlights of the season.
- The gardens cover over 120 hectares and feature a wide variety of plants and trees from many different biomes, all of which you can discover for yourself.
- Be sure to visit the vibrant Mexico Festival at Temperate House, Kew Gardens from 1 Oct to 31 Oct 2022. Installations, traditional music, and live performances, and a vivid array of horticultural biodiversity await you (included in your Kew ticket).
- Enjoy access to Kensington Palace, the State Rooms, displays, and all public areas of the palace and gardens.
- Explore two new exhibitions to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth at Kensington Palace.
- The revealing new exhibition, Victoria: A Royal Childhood, is included in your Kensington Palace ticket
- Explore the different chambers and sections of the King's State Apartments including the Presence Chamber, the Privy Chamber, and the King's Staircase, and be awed by its numerous artworks.
- Walk around the beautiful Kensington Palace Gardens. Learn intimate secrets and stories regarding the Stuart dynasty which are hidden in every nook and corner of Kensington Palace.
Inclusions
- Entry to Kew Gardens
- Access to the art galleries (Marianne North & Shirley Sherwood), Kew Palace, greenhouses and the Treetop Walkway
- Free guided walking tours (at least twice a day)
- Map and guide to the highlights of the season
- Entry to the Kensington Palace
Exclusions
- Hop-on hop-off land train
- Christmas at Kew
- Transfers
- Food & beverages
- Please note that some areas of the Gardens might be temporarily closed to public.
- Kew Palace, The Great Pagoda and Queen's Charlotte's Cottage are closed for winter and will reopen on 3 Apr.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 5%): Tower of London + Kensington Palace Tickets
£53.6
£50.92
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- Get access to two iconic royal residences, the Tower of London and Kensington Palace, with this money-saving combo for an enriching historical experience.
- Discover the captivating stories of the Tower of London, including the remarkable Crown Jewels exhibit containing more than 3,000 diamonds.
- At the Royal Armouries collection in the White Tower, view the royal armours of King Henry VIII, Charles I, and more while enjoying free Wi-Fi throughout the visit.
- Immerse yourself in the elegance of Kensington Palace, exploring the King's State Apartments, and the fascinating Victoria: A Royal Childhood exhibition.
- Don't miss visiting the enchanting palace gardens and take this opportunity to uncover centuries of history and the opulence of these majestic palaces.
Inclusions
Tower of London
- Entry into the Tower of London
- Entry to all public areas including Crown Jewels exhibit
- Access to the children's activity trails and live historical re-enactments
- Free WiFi access
Kensington Palace
- Entry to Kensington Palace
Exclusions
- Guide
- Transfers
- Food & beverages
- Tip: At the Kensington Gardens don't miss visiting the bronze statue of Peter Pan, surrounded by squirrels, rabbits, mice, and fairies.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Go City London Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions
- The London Explorer Pass saves you time and money with free, one-time access to 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 of London's top attractions!
- Save up to 49% on the individual cost of admission tickets to The Tower of London, ZSL London Zoo, Westminister Abbey, Hard Rock Cafe London, and 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off bus Tour.
- With a validity of 30 days from the date of purchase, you can plan your itinerary well in advance. Scan your pass at the 1st attraction you visit to activate it and use it within 60 days post-activation.
- Get a free multilingual guidebook with useful information about your chosen attractions and how best to travel around the city.
Inclusions
- Choice of 2/3/4/5/7 of London's top activities
- Access to attractions: Tower of London, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers 1-day River Roamer, Westminister Abbey & more
- Access to tours: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour, Wembley Stadium Tour, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour & more
- Access to museums: Household Cavalry Museum, The Queen's Gallery, London Transport Museum & more
- Get complete details here
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- Public transport
- Certain attractions require prior bookings. For the complete list, please click here
- You can visit each attraction once daily, for chosen your pass.
- First, download the Go City App. Use your order confirmation number to add your pass to your phone. Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated!
- Feeling old school? You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email. You can also show this version of your pass on your phone.
- Get access to pre-recorded commentary, suggested itineraries, a handy map, and more, available at your fingertips!
- Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for 60 days before it runs out. The days needn't be consecutive.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 90 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
Go City London All-Inclusive Pass: 80 Attractions
- Plan a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London as you get access to 80 attractions across the city and save up to 50%.
- Buying a 3-day pass will save you 20% more than buying individual tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour, The Lion King, and London Eye.
- Choose between a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10-day pass. Just scan your pass at the first attraction, and it's activated! It's valid for the number of calendar days selected.
- Get a free 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour ticket with your pass, which gives you the chance to explore the city aboard special sightseeing buses with audioguides.
Inclusions
- Choice of 1/2/3/4/5/7-day pass
- 1-Day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to attractions: Tower of London, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers 1-day River Roamer, Westminister Abbey & more
- Access to tours: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour, Wembley Stadium Tour, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour & more
- Access to museums: Household Cavalry Museum, The Queen's Gallery, London Transport Museum & more
- Get complete details here
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- Public transport
- Certain attractions require prior bookings. For the complete list, please click here
- You can visit each attraction once daily for chosen your pass.
- First, download the Go City App. Use your order confirmation number to add your pass to your phone. Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated!
- Feeling old school? You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email. You can also show this version of your pass on your phone.
- Get access to pre-recorded commentary, suggested itineraries, a handy map, and more, available at your fingertips!
- Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for the number of calendar days (not 24-hour periods). For example, if you select a 3-day pass and visit an attraction on Monday afternoon, your pass is valid for the remainder of Monday and the 2 consecutive days of the week.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 90 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
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Your Kensington Palace Tickets Explained
Admission Tickets to Kensington Palace
- With your Kensington Palace tickets discover the 300-year old residence of young royals, and the birthplace and intimate childhood home of Queen Victoria.
- Gain access to cover the luxurious Kensington Palace apartments, marvel at the masterpiece paintings of William Kent, visit various chambers and lots more.
- Check out the Formal gardens and the exotic Victorian plant collections including, Trachycarpus Fortunei, Luma Apiculata, Tropaeolum Speciosum, Cryptomeria Japonica, and many more.
Cancellation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling Kensington Palace tickets up to 24 hours before the schedule.
The London Pass - Unlimited Attractions Pass
- Your London Pass access gives you entry to Kensington Palace along with one-time, free access to London’s 80+ attractions and experiences for a duration of 1,2,3,4,5,7 or 10 days
- Explore the city with sightseeing buses and audio guide experience with a 1-day free Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour.
- The pass is valid from the time it is activated at the first attraction. You can then visit your chosen attractions at your own pace for the selected duration.
Cancellation Policy: This can be cancelled anytime during the life of the pass, as long as it has not been activated.
Why Visit Kensington Palace?
Explore Kensington Palace
Explore what's inside Kensington Palace before visiting the UK's most iconic landmark.
The King’s State Apartment
The King’s State Apartments consists of the The King's Staircase, The Privy Chamber, the Presence Chamber, The King's Drawing Room, The King's Gallery, The Cupola Room and The Council Chamber. Don’t miss out on the magnificent ceiling painted by William Kent in 1723 which looks new to date.
The Queen’s State Apartment
The Queen’s State Apartment is dedicated to Queen Mary and time she spent during the day’s she and King William lived in Kensington Palace. It features the Queen’s Staircase, the Queen’s Gallery that is filled with ornamental artefacts, the Queen’s closet, the Queen’s Bedroom and lots more.
Modern Royals
Modern Royals section, recently renamed to “Fashion Rules Restyled” comprises a set of 5 rooms that display an elegant collection of royal wardrobes worn by 3 royal women - Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana. You will also get to see the Queens wearing the gowns and sketches of dress ideas scribbled by historic designers that are on display.
Victoria Revealed
The Victoria Revealed exhibition is inspired by Queen Victoria’s journals. Here you’ll get the chance to witness the rooms where she once lived, along with displays of her personal objects. Kensington Palace gives one an intimate account of Queen Victoria’s life from the time she was born, to the time when became the Queen, her accomplishments and more.
Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden is a secluded green oasis born back in 1908 that changed a potting shed into a classic ornamental garden. It features an elaborate gardening style with a range of flowers, ornamental pond and rotational seasonal flowers influenced by the celebrated style back in the 18th century. Don’t miss out on the White Garden, a natural space brimming with more than 12,000 hand-planted flowers all in cream and white.
Kensington Garden
Kensington Garden was initially a part of Hyde Park. When the Royal family shifted into Kensington Palace, this western half of Hyde Park was sectioned off to make the grounds for the Royals. Apart from the Kensington Palace and Sunken Garden within the Kensington Gardens, there is a lot more to see in this lush land. Albert Memorial, Statue of Peter Pan, Italian Gardens and The Arch are a few worth visiting.
More About Kensington Palace GardensPlan Your Visit to Kensington Palace
Timings
Getting There
Facilities
Accessibility
Rules
Summers - 21st April - 31st October
From 7 June - 30 September
Wednesday to Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM, Last admission at 4:30 PM
From 1 October - 31 October
Wednesday to Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM, Last admission at 4 PM
Winters - 1st November - 31st March - To be announced.
Duration: It would take approximately 2-3 hours to fully cover Kensington Palace
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Kensington Palace is post-lunch, around 2 PM - 3 PM as most of the big tourist groups complete their tours by this time and you'll still have 2 more hours before the Palace closes.
Kensington Palace Address: Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, UK
- Tube: The Queensway & Notting Hill Gate on the Central Line and High Street Kensington station on the District & Circle line are the closest tube stations from the palace.
- Bus: Take bus numbers 70, 94, 148, and 390 to Bayswater Road or 9, 10, 49, 52, 70, and 452 to Kensington High Street.
- Train: Kensington (Olympia) and Paddington Station are the closest train stations from Kensington Palace. These stations are a 20 to 25 minute walk away hence tubes or buses that drop you closer are recommended.
- Car: The palace is located off the A40 Bayswater Road and the A315. From M4 drive until A4 and go until the junction with the B325 and turn left on to Gloucester Road. From here drive until the end of the road and at the A315 junction turn left, to reach the Kensington Palace entrance.
- Toilets - Toilets are available at Stone Hall and in Cafes. All toilets have disables access
- Baby Changing Facilities - Guests with children can avail the baby changing facilities at the palace.
- Wi-Fi - Kensington Palace provides free Wi-Fi access to all
- Dining - The Palace Café and The Kensington Palace Pavilion offer a wide range of delicious food and drink.
- Shopping - Shop for gifts and souvenirs are available at Kensington Palace.
- Free Carer Ticket - Visitors are allowed to bring an accompanying carer free of charge
- Guide Dogs - All recognised guide, assistance or service dogs, including assistance dogs in training are allowed into the palace. Ensure that they are wearing a designated jacket or lead slip. Owners should also carry the dog’s ‘Assistance Dog’s (UK)’ identification book.
- Blind/Partially Sighted - Low light levels have been installed. Discriber tours are also following for King’s State Apartments and Victoria: A Royal Childhood.
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing - BSL interpretation tours are available for King’s State Apartments and Victoria: A Royal Childhood.
- Limited Mobility - Kensington Palace provides ground-level access from Kensington Gardens. All three floors are accessible via lift. Wheelchairs are available on a first come first served basis.
- Suitcases/large bags will not be permitted into Kensington Palace
- Photographs without flash are allowed at the palace. However, filming is strictly prohibited at Kensington Palace.
- Items such as weapons, including knives and fireworks, smoke bombs, pepper spray are not allowed into the palace.
- Please do not allow children to touch or eat the plants and refrain from approaching the wildlife at the Kensington Garden
- For safety reasons, the use of balls, frisbees, scooters, bicycles and rollerblades are not allowed in the gardens
All Your Questions Answered About Kensington Palace Tickets
Q. Is Kensington Palace open now?
A. Kensington Palace is now open for visitors to enter.
Q. How much do Kensington Palace tickets cost?
A. Kensington Palace ticket price starts at £23
Q. What is the best way to buy Kensington Palace tickets?
A. The best way to purchase Kensington Palace tickets is to book them online. This way you get vouchers for great offers and can also reserve slots well in advance, granting access to the venue for the date of your choice.
Q. Can I buy Kensington Palace tickets online?
A. Yes, Kensington Palace tickets are now available for visitors to purchase online.
Q. Who can avail Kensington Palace discount, if any?
A. Children between the age group of 5 to 15 years, youth between the age group of 16 to 17 years, senior citizens above 64 years and family members upto 2 adults and 3 children can avail discounts for Kensington Palace tickets For the London Pass, children aged 5-15 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
Q. What is the cancellation policy for Kensington Palace tickets?
A. Standard Experience tickets can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Q. Do I need to print my Kensington Palace tickets?
A. No, you do not need to print the tickets for Kensington Palace. You can show the ticket on your mobile and begin your experience.
Q. How long does it take to cover Kensington Palace?
A. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to explore Kensington Palace.
Q. Do you need an ID for Kensington Palace?
A. Yes, you are required to bring a photo ID to gain entry into Kensington Palace. Any ID with a clear picture of the individual on it will suffice.
Q. What is the best time to visit Kensington Palace?
A. The best time to visit Kensington Palace is post lunch, around 2 PM - 3 PM as most of the big tourist groups complete their tours by this time and you'll still have 2 more hours before the Palace closes.
