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Kensington Palace Opening Times, Duration, Best Time to Visit & More

Today

Open 10:00–18:00

Last Admission

17:00

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm in the summer and from 10am to 4pm in the winter.

Mar 1 TO Oct 31 Timings

Days (Mar 1 TO Oct 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday10:00–18:0017:00
Tuesday (Today)10:00–18:0017:00
Wednesday10:00–18:0017:00
Thursday10:00–18:0017:00
Friday10:00–18:0017:00
Saturday10:00–18:0017:00
Sunday10:00–18:0017:00

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday10:00–16:0015:00
Tuesday10:00–16:0015:00
Wednesday10:00–16:0015:00
Thursday10:00–16:0015:00
Friday10:00–16:0015:00
Saturday10:00–16:0015:00
Sunday10:00–16:0015:00

Jan 1 TO Feb 28 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Feb 28)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday10:00–16:0015:00
Tuesday10:00–16:0015:00
Wednesday10:00–16:0015:00
Thursday10:00–16:0015:00
Friday10:00–16:0015:00
Saturday10:00–16:0015:00
Sunday10:00–16:0015:00
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Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday10:00–18:00
Tuesday (Today)10:00–18:00
Wednesday10:00–18:00
Thursday10:00–18:00
Friday10:00–18:00
Saturday10:00–18:00
Sunday10:00–18:00

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Kensington Palace

Located on the western side of Hyde Park, Kensington Palace and its gardens are some of the jewels of London. It is managed by the Historic Royal Palaces charity and attracts over 400,000 visitors every year, making it the third most popular palace in the UK.

Kensington Palace - Cafe & Restaurant Timings

Relax at the in-house cafe or the Pavilion whilst enjoying the mesmerizing view of the palace. Check out the Kensington Palace timings for the cafe and restaurant before visiting the attraction

Kensington Palace opening times
  • The Cafe: The Kensington Palace cafe brings you a wide range of hot drinks and refreshment options, along with sandwiches, cakes, and ice cream. It is the perfect spot to stop and relax for a quick bite or refreshment after a visit to the palace.
    Opening times: 10am - 6pm

  • The Pavilion: The Pavilion is the only place in London where you can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea on the grounds of a royal palace. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea.
    Opening times: 10am - 6pm

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