Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is located in Kensington Gardens and is only a few minutes through the park from
Queensway and Kensington High Street.
The Palace is surrounded by beautiful private gardens and nearby are the public flower gardens. Next to the Palace is an open space where the Royal helicopters can often be seen transporting the Royals around London.
Queen Victoria spent her childhood here and it was here that she learned of her accession to the throne in 1837. Her husband Prince Albert died at the early age of 42 and the Albert Memorial is a short distance from the Palace opposite the Royal Albert Hall.
The palace was also the London home of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Princess Diana Memorial is close by.
The State Apartments and the Court Dress Collection are open to the public and the Orangery serves light lunches, coffee and tea, cakes and snacks throughout the year.
Admission to the Palace
The palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. (If you prebook your tickets you get fast track entry to the palace PLUS pay less than you would on the day).
Royal Garden Hotel
The 5 star Royal Garden Hotel is situated next to Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens. Most rooms have views of the Palace, the High Street or the Mews Gardens. The Royal Garden Hotel also has its own casino, health club and conference facilities.
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