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Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace
attraction tickets
Historic Royal Palaces
Price
£13.00
Prices shown are a guide to standard adult prices generally available, including any applicable per ticket fees - other concessions may also be available.
For use from
Thu, 20th November 2008
For use to
Sat, 28th February 2009
Pre book your tickets now and get fast track entry to Kensington Palace PLUS pay less than you would on the day.
Kensington 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. The magnificent State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, are open to the public. Kensington Palace was once a favoured home of some of Britain's most famous kings and queens and the setting for many great events and dramas in royal history. Originally a private country house, the building was acquired by William III and Mary II in 1689 and was adapted for royal residence by Sir Christopher Wren. For the next 70 years the palace was at the centre of the life and government of the kingdom and played host to the courts of William and Mary, Queen Anne, George I and George II. In the 19th century Kensington was the birthplace and childhood home of Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria). Kensington's best known resident in recent years was Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97) who occupied apartments in the north-west part of the palace from 1981 to 1997. TravelNearest Underground: Tower Hill/Tower Gateway (Circle & District line/DLR) Follow directional signage via the underpass. Nearest Rail: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge Station From Fenchurch Street station, exit on to Mark Lane. Turn left on to Byward Street, which will lead you to Tower Hill and the Tower of London. From London Bridge station cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right on to Lower Thames Street. After a 5-minute walk the Tower is located on your right. Bus Routes: 15,25,42,78,100, RV1 and D1 NotesOpening hours 1 November - 28 February Tuesday - Saturday: 09.00-17.00 Sunday - Monday: 10.00-17.00 Last admission: 16.00 1 March - 31 October Monday - Saturday: 09.00-18.00 Sunday: 10.00-18.00 Last admission: 17.00 All internal buildings close 30 minutes after the last admission. The Tower closes one hour after the last admission. The Tower is closed 24-26 December and 1 January (inclusive). |
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