Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace is now re-open after a £12million, two year transformation project. As well as new landscaped gardens, a new cafe and two new shops, there are four new routes to explore, plus displays in the State Apartments. Expect something different from the usual heritage experience.

Highlights include:
The King’s State Apartments
Explore this sumptuous set of rooms, each grander than the last.
The Queen’s State Apartments
Explore these cosy, private rooms that were once used by Queen Mary II for relaxation.
Victoria Revealed
A new permanent exhibition exploring the life and reign of one of the palace’s most famous residents - Queen Victoria - in her own words.
Luminous Lace
This amazing light piece at the centre of the palace is made from almost 4 km of electroluminescent wire and contains nearly 12,000 Swarovski crystals.
The Gardens
Don’t miss the new wiggly walk or the dramatic East front where Princess Louise’s statue of her mother, Queen Victoria, is seated looking out over the park