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Kensington Palace facade with manicured gardens, London.
Visitors exploring art gallery at Kensington Palace, London.
Kensington Palace interior with ornate paintings and red walls.
Tourists exploring ornate staircase at Kensington Palace, London.
Kensington Palace with Sunken Garden, London.
Three women in Victorian dresses at Kensington Palace's Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition.
Princess Diana statue in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, London.
Visitor using audio guide at Kensington Palace staircase.
Kensington Palace interior with portraits and ornate fireplace.
Kensington Palace interior room with historical decor and paintings.
Visitors viewing a historical dress exhibit at Kensington Palace's Untold Lives tour.
Kensington Palace exhibit featuring historical clothing and artifacts from Untold Lives.
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  • Explore State Rooms, discover Queen Victoria's childhood home, and wander through enchanting gardens with these tickets for Kensington Palace.

  • From the lavish lifestyle of kings and queens to the intimate stories of royal life, Kensington Palace offers a journey through the history of royal abodes.

  • Discover a Regency Christmas at the Victoria's Childhood Christmas exhibition where you'll see how Princess Victoria spent the holiday season.

  • Fancy a change of pace? Skip entering and exploring the palace and treat yourself to a spot of afternoon tea at The Orangery instead.

  • Did you know? King William III bought Kensington Palace because he suffered from asthma and the air was cleaner there than in London.

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  • Explore State Rooms, discover Queen Victoria's childhood home, and wander through enchanting gardens with these tickets for Kensington Palace.

  • From the lavish lifestyle of kings and queens to the intimate stories of royal life, Kensington Palace offers a journey through the history of royal abodes.

  • Discover a Regency Christmas at the Victoria's Childhood Christmas exhibition where you'll see how Princess Victoria spent the holiday season.

  • Fancy a change of pace? Skip entering and exploring the palace and treat yourself to a spot of afternoon tea at The Orangery instead.

  • Did you know? King William III bought Kensington Palace because he suffered from asthma and the air was cleaner there than in London.

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Tower of London and Kensington Palace in London, view of historic buildings and gardens.
Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London exhibition.
Medieval armor display with knights on horseback at a historical museum.
Visitors exploring art gallery at Kensington Palace, London.
Kensington Palace interior with portraits and ornate fireplace.
Entrance gate and stone walls of the Tower of London, England.
Armour displays of Prince Henry and King Charles I at Tower of London exhibition.
Exhibit room with illuminated display cases and world maps at Historic Royal Palaces.
Kensington Palace with Sunken Garden, London.
Tourists exploring ornate staircase at Kensington Palace, London.
Kensington Palace interior with ornate paintings and red walls.
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  • Admire the glorious Crown Jewels, a collection that includes British coronation regalia, over 23,578 precious gems, along with other rare diamonds such as the blue Stuart Sapphire, the Cullinan I, and the Koh-i- Noor.

  • Get to know the life and legacy of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace.

  • Stroll around the luxurious rooms of the King's State Apartments and marvel at the sheer grandeur of these exquisite chambers.

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  • Marvel at the seat of British power when you visit the 1000-year-old Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Admire the glorious Crown Jewels, a collection that includes British coronation regalia, over 23,578 precious gems, along with other rare diamonds such as the blue Stuart Sapphire, the Cullinan I, and the Koh-i- Noor.

  • Get to know the life and legacy of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace.

  • Stroll around the luxurious rooms of the King's State Apartments and marvel at the sheer grandeur of these exquisite chambers.

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Tour group by Kensington Palace lake, listening to a guide during the Royal Afternoon Tea experience.
Outdoor seating at Kensington Palace for Royal Afternoon Tea.
Guests enjoying afternoon tea at Kensington Palace with a tiered tray of pastries.
Afternoon tea set with pastries and sandwiches at Kensington Palace.
Kensington Palace with Sunken Garden, London.
Princess Diana statue in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, London.
Group listening to a guide near fountains at Kensington Palace gardens.
Kensington Palace gardens view through ornate gate, London.
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  • Experience afternoon tea in the grounds of Kensington Palace, following in the footsteps of generations of British royalty.

  • The tea service features four traditional sandwiches including smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress.

  • Walk through historic Kensington Gardens to view Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and the newly installed Princess Diana statue in the Sunken Garden.

  • Your host shares stories about royal tea traditions while you dine overlooking the same gardens used by the current royal family.

  • Fun fact: The Sunken Garden, where you'll see Diana's statue, features 4,000 flowers planted each spring, including the Princess's favorite white roses.

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  • Experience afternoon tea in the grounds of Kensington Palace, following in the footsteps of generations of British royalty.

  • The tea service features four traditional sandwiches including smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress.

  • Walk through historic Kensington Gardens to view Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and the newly installed Princess Diana statue in the Sunken Garden.

  • Your host shares stories about royal tea traditions while you dine overlooking the same gardens used by the current royal family.

  • Fun fact: The Sunken Garden, where you'll see Diana's statue, features 4,000 flowers planted each spring, including the Princess's favorite white roses.

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Kew Gardens glasshouse and Kensington Palace exterior in London.
Waterfall surrounded by lush plants in the Temperate House at Kew Gardens.
Glasshouse at Kew Gardens, London, with lush greenery inside.
Kensington Palace interior with ornate paintings and red walls.
Tourists exploring ornate staircase at Kensington Palace, London.
Porcelain pot with colorful floral patterns at Expressions in Blue exhibition, Kew Gardens.
Kew Gardens vibrant purple flowers and lush greenery under a clear sky.
Kensington Palace gardens with statue, London Eye tour tickets available.
Kensington Palace gardens with pond, lavender borders, and statue in London.
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  • Relax your mind and body at London's Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts the world's largest Victorian glasshouse.

  • Explore the Princess of Wales Conservatory where you can see carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, and visit Marc Quinn's exhibition Light into Life.

  • Experience British history at Kensington Palace, home to young royals for 300+ years, where you can see the rooms where Queen Victoria grew up.

  • Marvel at exquisite 18th-century royal fashion and artworks from the Royal Collection, and marvel at the dazzling emerald diadem kept at the Jewel Room.

  • Fun fact: Kew Gardens is home to the country's smallest royal palace.

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  • Relax your mind and body at London's Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts the world's largest Victorian glasshouse.

  • Explore the Princess of Wales Conservatory where you can see carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, and visit Marc Quinn's exhibition Light into Life.

  • Experience British history at Kensington Palace, home to young royals for 300+ years, where you can see the rooms where Queen Victoria grew up.

  • Marvel at exquisite 18th-century royal fashion and artworks from the Royal Collection, and marvel at the dazzling emerald diadem kept at the Jewel Room.

  • Fun fact: Kew Gardens is home to the country's smallest royal palace.

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Kensington Palace exterior and London Eye capsule with city view, London.
Kensington Palace facade with manicured gardens, London.
Kensington Palace gardens with statue, London Eye tour tickets available.
London Eye capsule overlooking the River Thames and Houses of Parliament, London.
London Eye Ferris wheel overlooking Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Tourists exploring ornate staircase at Kensington Palace, London.
Kensington Palace interior room with historical decor and paintings.
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  • Step into regal history as you explore Kensington Palace, from the King's State Apartments to Victoria's childhood home with an audio guide.

  • Unveil the royal lifestyle and intimate stories of palace life through enlightening exhibitions like Untold Lives, and admire precious gems in the Jewel Room.

  • Hop aboard the London Eye, Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, to spot London's famous landmarks alongside the River Thames.

  • Soar above London on a 30-minute ride on the iconic London Eye, enjoying panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks.

  • Fun fact: There was a live TV show called "Eye on London" filmed in one of the capsules in 2011.

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  • Step into regal history as you explore Kensington Palace, from the King's State Apartments to Victoria's childhood home with an audio guide.

  • Unveil the royal lifestyle and intimate stories of palace life through enlightening exhibitions like Untold Lives, and admire precious gems in the Jewel Room.

  • Hop aboard the London Eye, Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, to spot London's famous landmarks alongside the River Thames.

  • Soar above London on a 30-minute ride on the iconic London Eye, enjoying panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks.

  • Fun fact: There was a live TV show called "Eye on London" filmed in one of the capsules in 2011.

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Armored knight display at Tower of London and exterior of Hampton Court Palace garden.
Tower of London White Tower with surrounding greenery, London, England.
Beefeater guiding tourists at the Tower of London.
Armour displays of Prince Henry and King Charles I at Tower of London exhibition.
Hampton Court Palace garden maze with historic buildings in the background.
Hampton Court Palace gardens with colorful flower beds and historic architecture in the background.
Garden view through ornate gate at Kensington Palace, part of 3 Palace Pass tour.
Visitors inside the Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace, London, viewing historic tapestries.
Kensington Palace ornate room with chandeliers and statues, London.
Kensington Palace gardens with vibrant flowers and reflecting pool in London.
Medieval armor display with knights on horseback at a historical museum.
Hampton Court Palace facade with gardens and visitors in London.
Throne room with ornate red chair and royal crest at Hampton Court Palace.
Beefeater guiding tourists at the Tower of London with Tower Bridge in the background.
Hampton Court Palace interior with ornate ceiling mural and decorative balcony.
Emerald and diamond crown on display at Tower of London, part of 3 Palace Pass.
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  • Visit three opulent, royal London architectures with a single, value-for-money combo ticket.

  • Marvel at the seat of British power when you visit the 1000-year-old Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Admire the glorious Crown Jewels, a collection that includes British coronation regalia, over 23,578 precious gems, along with other rare diamonds such as the blue Stuart Sapphire, the Cullinan I, and the Koh-i- Noor.

  • Explore the Royal Armouries’ collection in the White Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror.

  • Wander through the various chambers of the Hampton Court Palace, where the marriages of Henry VIII rewrote history.

  • Pay a visit to the State Apartments of Henry VIII, discover the Great Chamber lined with Thomas Wolsey’s tapestries, and learn about the battle for power at the Tudor Court.

  • Get to know what constituted Tudor cooking and what all counted as entertainment back in those times by exploring Henry VIII’s Kitchens.

  • Be amazed by the spectacular interiors of the Chapel Royal, which has been in use for over 450 years and continues to remain an active place of worship.

  • Round off your visit by exploring the vast 60-acre garden which is set within a loop of the Thames. Each season brings out its different looks and shades.

  • Get to know the life and legacy of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace.

  • Stroll around the luxurious rooms of the King's State Apartments and marvel at the sheer grandeur of these exquisite chambers.

  • Learn some of the tragic stories and secrets about the Stuart dynasty while exploring each section of the palace in detail.

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  • Visit three opulent, royal London architectures with a single, value-for-money combo ticket.

  • Marvel at the seat of British power when you visit the 1000-year-old Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Admire the glorious Crown Jewels, a collection that includes British coronation regalia, over 23,578 precious gems, along with other rare diamonds such as the blue Stuart Sapphire, the Cullinan I, and the Koh-i- Noor.

  • Explore the Royal Armouries’ collection in the White Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror.

  • Wander through the various chambers of the Hampton Court Palace, where the marriages of Henry VIII rewrote history.

  • Pay a visit to the State Apartments of Henry VIII, discover the Great Chamber lined with Thomas Wolsey’s tapestries, and learn about the battle for power at the Tudor Court.

  • Get to know what constituted Tudor cooking and what all counted as entertainment back in those times by exploring Henry VIII’s Kitchens.

  • Be amazed by the spectacular interiors of the Chapel Royal, which has been in use for over 450 years and continues to remain an active place of worship.

  • Round off your visit by exploring the vast 60-acre garden which is set within a loop of the Thames. Each season brings out its different looks and shades.

  • Get to know the life and legacy of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace.

  • Stroll around the luxurious rooms of the King's State Apartments and marvel at the sheer grandeur of these exquisite chambers.

  • Learn some of the tragic stories and secrets about the Stuart dynasty while exploring each section of the palace in detail.

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  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience in London with exclusive access to 90+ attractions scattered across the city.

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  • Select from 45+ must-see London experiences, from the London Eye and Tower of London to Frameless, Shrek’s Adventure, Madame Tussauds, and London Zoo.

  • You can also pick from options like Thames River cruises, hop-on hop-off bus tours, walking tours, and top attractions like Chelsea FC Stadium Tour, Kensington Palace.

  • With access to 2 to 7 attractions, you can shape your trip to be quick and breezy or pleasantly packed, whatever suits your style.

  • Experience Tower of London or Westminster Abbey with Headout's exclusive AI audioguide, uncovering immersive stories and hands-free exploration.

  • With a single pass, you can access London attractions smoothly without juggling tickets, saving money and avoiding the hassle of repeated online bookings.

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About Kensington Palace

Dating back to the 17th century, Kensington Palace has been a royal residence, accommodating both royal and civilian occupants. It is currently home to the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and their families. The Kensington Palace is managed by the Historic Royal Palaces foundation and has been open to the public since 1899. Notable highlights of the palace include King's and Queen's Apartments, King's Staircase and Queens Gallery.

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Address
Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX, UK
Year opened
1605
Founded by
Sir Christopher Wren
Visitors per year
400000
Expected wait time - Standard
2+ hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)
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Visiting the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London was a great experience overall. The jewels themselves are impressive and well displayed, though it can get quite crowded at times. A real highlight was the free Yeoman Warder tour — it was entertaining, informative, and added a lot of context to the history of the Tower. Definitely worth doing and made the visit even better. Overall, a memorable stop in London.

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We visited Frameless London and absolutely loved it. The whole experience was immersive from the moment we walked in. The artwork surrounds you in a way that makes you feel part of it rather than just observing from the outside. Each room had its own mood and flow, and we found ourselves slowing down and really taking it all in. The visuals were stunning and thoughtfully curated, with music that genuinely added to the atmosphere rather than distracting from it. It felt engaging without being overwhelming, which isn’t easy to pull off in an immersive space. Staff were friendly and well organised, and the layout made it easy to move through at a comfortable pace. It’s a great experience whether you’re into art or just looking for something different to do in London. We’d happily recommend Frameless and would visit again.

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The music made it quite an emotional experience. It was quite beautiful visually but having a soundtrack in the background elevated it.

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Having the pass made it so convenient, bypassed a few long lines!! Highly recommend anyone coming to the UK, loved Kensington Palace, Westminster Abby, Tower of London, Tower Bridge!!

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Better than the Buckingham Palace tour. It helps if you watched "Victoria" on PBS. Great self paced audio tour of the palace and gardens. Make sure you go to the sunken gardens by the cafe and see the Princess Diana statue.

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