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Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX
England
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Kensington Palace's elegant South Front
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Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History
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Facilities
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Pushchairs can be left at the security desk in the ticket hall and baby-changing facilities are available in the toilets next to the shop. A children's menu is available in the Orangery restaurant.
Disabled access to Kensington Palace is limited as the State Apartments are on the first floor and there is no lift. Wheelchair users should be advised that access to the State Apartments will require the visitor to walk up a shallow flight of 30 steps.
However, all areas of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection are accessible by wheelchair, as is the Orangery restaurant, which has a wheelchair ramp.
There are disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor, next to the shop.
The sound guide scripts are available in written form for visitors with hearing difficulties.
Visitors with disabilities are admitted at a concessionary rate and an accompanying carer is given free entry. Please notify the admissions staff when purchasing your tickets.
There is limited disabled parking next to the Orangery. As space is restricted, it is advisable to book in advance. Please telephone +44 (0)20 7937 9561.
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Contact details
Information line (Tel)
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0844 482 7777
Booking line (Tel)
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0844 482 7799
Membership (Tel)
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0844 482 7788
Events enquiries (Tel)
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0844 482 7795
General enquiries
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kensingtonpalace@hrp.org.uk
Group visit enquiries
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groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk
Corporate events enquiries
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events@hrp.org.uk
Media enquiries
:
press@hrp.org.uk
Official site for Historic Royal Palaces
:
www.hrp.org.uk
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Open
1 March - 31 October: 10.00-18.00, last admission 17.00.
1 November - 28 February: 10.00-17.00, last admission 16.00.
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Closed
Kensington Palace is closed 24-26 December (inclusive).
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Admission charges
Adults: £12.30
Children under 16 years: £6.15
Under 5s: Free
Students (with ID) and Senior Citizens: £10.75
Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children): £34.00
JOIN US AND SAVE MONEY!
Become a Member of Historic Royal Palaces and you can make unlimited visits to our five palaces for free!
- £39 a year for one adult
- £59.50 a year for two adults
- £55 a year for a family of one adult and up to
six children (family with one adult)
- £75 a year for a family of two adults and up to
six children (family with two adults)
Join online at www.hrp.org.uk or call 0844 482 7788
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Description
The feminine influence of generations of royal women has shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens. Today, the palace houses a stunning permanent display of fashionable and formal dresses, the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes Queen Victoria’s wedding dress and several couture dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
Explore the magnificent State Apartments complete with works of art from the Royal Collection and take tea in the Orangery designed for Queen Anne in 1704. Traditional treats include fresh scones with jam and clotted cream and Victoria Sponge in honour of the young queen who grew up in this palace.
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Articles
MGM 2008 - Win A Cultural Experience With TopLots Auctions On eBay From May 15
News In Brief - Week Ending March 4 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending July 9 2006
The Queen's Dresses - A Royal Working Wardrobe 1945-1972
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Events
Diana, fashion and style
Exhibition (temporary)
The last debutantes 1958. Season of change
Exhibition (temporary)
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General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language audio guide available
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Disability Access
General audio-guide available
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
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General Education
General audio-guide available
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
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Facilities
General audio-guide available
Mail order service available
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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