Kensington Palace
- Address:Kensington Gardens, London
- Hours:Open daily 10am - 6pm
- Admission:£12.50 (adults)
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Kensington Palace has been a royal residence since King William III and Mary II renovated the existing house and moved there in 1689. Princesses continue to live there today, the most famous of recent times being Princess Diana. Queen Victoria was born and lived here until she ascended the throne and moved to Buckingham Palace in 1837.
Things to see in palace include Queen Victoria's bedroom, the imposing King's Staircase, the art in the King's Gallery, and the tranquil Sunken Garden. Also interesting is the Royal Dress Collection, including some of Princess Diana's famous frocks.
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Having bought pre-paid tickets allowed us to walk past line-ups and tour Kensington Palace at our leisure. I will definitely go Viator in the future. Continue Reading »
This is the best way to introduce yourself to London. Our tour leader was extremely passionate about the history and the sites of the city, making it both fun and educational. The bikes we used made it easy to cruise through the streets, parks, and some hidden places that you normally would not see from a tour bus. I especially enjoyed stopping by the memorial to Princess Diana and the ride through Kensington Gardens. Continue Reading »
Kensington Palace is lovely. There weren't many people waiting when we went; however, in peak times it would be a great time saver. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
Kensington Palace is within Hyde Park and is very easy to get to. The closest tube station is Queensway. Currently the palace is being re-presented as the Enchanted Palace, bringing together history and cutting edge contemporary fashion and theatre. Expect Vivienne Westwood next to Queen Victoria.
