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Kensington Palace, the private residence of the monarch from 1689 to 1760, is now in part open to the public. Much of it is still occupied by members of the royal family and pensioners of the Crown occupying "grace and favor" apartments. The original house was purchased by William III, who commissioned Wren to convert it into a royal residence, and the rebuilding was completed by William Kent in the reign of George I. The last king to reside in the palace was George II. Queen Victoria was born in Kensington Palace and received the news of her accession here, and Queen Mary, grandmother of the present Queen, was also born here. William III and Mary II, Queen Anne and George II died in the palace.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Historic site
Kensington Palace Highlights
State Apartments
The State Apartments on the first floor of Kensington Palace are open to the public; they are mostly furnished in the style of the 17th and 18th centuries. There is a special exhibition of
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Orangery
The Orangery (1704) near Kensington Palace was attributed to Christopher Wren but is probably by Nicholas Hawksmoor.Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
London W8 4PX
United Kingdom
Kensington Gardens
London W8 4PX
United Kingdom
| March 1 to October 31 | ||||||||
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
| Closed | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | |
| November 1 to February 28 | ||||||||
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| Always closed on: | ||||||||
| New Year's Day (January 1) Good Friday - Christian Christmas - Christian (December 25) Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24) Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26) | ||||||||
| Adult | 12.30 |
| Group discounts | 11.10 |
| Senior over 60 | 10.75 |
| Child 16 & under | 6.15 |
| Family | 34.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Underground: Queensway, High Street Kensington, Bayswater; Bus: 9, 9A, 10, 12, 27, 28, 31, 49, 52, 70, 94
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