Palaces · London
Kensington Palace
Also known as: Pálás Kensington
In or near Tyburn.
Kensington Palace — royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Queensway · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kensington Palace, the nearest railway station is Queensway, located 0.6 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is W8 4PX.
About
Kensington Palace is a palace in the United Kingdom — a residence built or used by royalty, the aristocracy, or a bishop. Records date its origin to 1605. Designed by Christopher Wren. Built in the baroque architecture style. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Earl of Nottingham. Address: W8 4PX. Wikidata describes it as: "royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5053°, -0.1883°.
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Heritage listing
Kensington Palace is a royal residence situated within Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London residence of several royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Eugenie alongside her husband, Jack Brooksbank. The term "Kensington Palace" is often used as a metonym for the offices of the royals who reside there. Today, the State Rooms of Kensington Palace are open to the public and are managed by Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that operates without public funding.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Kensington Palace is the birthplace of Queen Victoria and has served as a residence for young royals for over 300 years. Visitors can explore the King's State Apartments and various exhibitions that highlight the history and significance of the palace.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kensington Palace is a royal residence situated within Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London residence of several royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Eugenie alongside her husband, Jack Brooksbank. The term "Kensington Palace" is often used as a metonym for the offices of the royals who reside there. Today, the State Rooms of Kensington Palace are open to the public and are managed by Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that operates without public funding. The palace's offices and private living quarters remain the responsibility of the Royal Household. Additionally, Kensington Palace showcases numerous paintings and other artifacts from the Royal Collection.
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Background
Architecture
Kensington Palace contains public and private apartments and residences within the building and its grounds. The palace houses a total of fifty residents. Apart from members of the royal family, it also hosts members of the military, courtiers, staff, and citizens who pay market rent.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5053, -0.1883
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- W8 4PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Established
- 1605
- Nearest railway station
- Queensway — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last entry 5pm
- Official site
- www.hrp.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q207385 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kensington Palace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kensington Palace.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kensington Palace?
- Kensington Palace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W8 4PX), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is Kensington Palace?
- Kensington Palace — royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK.
- How do I get to Kensington Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Queensway, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode W8 4PX.
- When was Kensington Palace built?
- Built or established in 1605. Designed by Christopher Wren.
- Who owns Kensington Palace?
- Kensington Palace is owned by Earl of Nottingham.
- Is Kensington Palace a listed building?
- Kensington Palace is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Kensington Palace charge admission?
- Kensington Palace typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kensington Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Queensway, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W8 4PX.