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The Enchanted Palace

 
 
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0844 482 7777 
 
Dates:
1st January 2011 until 31st December 2012
 
OPENING TIMES
Oct 1-Feb 28, Mon-Sun 10am-5pm, Mar 1-Sep 30, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, May 13, Jun 17, Jul 15, 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, last adm 1 hr before closing, ongoing
 
PRICES
£12.50, concs £11, family £34, under 16s £6.25, under 5s free, online booking £11.50, concs £10, family £31, under 16s £5.75, under 5s free
 

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The Enchanted PalaceAs Kensington Palace undergoes a ?12 million renovation project, due for completion in 2012, there's a magical exhibition revealing the secret stories about the lives of seven princesses who lived at the palace. The Enchanted Palace gives the real-life princesses a fairytale twist through a fantasy world of installation, fashion and theatrical performance in a 're-imagining' of their lives. Mary Stuart, her sister Anne, Queen Victoria, Princess Margaret and - perhaps the palace's most famous resident - Princess Diana are interpreted by six fashion designers and artists including Vivienne Westwood, William Tempest, Stephen Jones, Boudicca, Aminaka Wilmont and Echo Morgan. These interpretations include 'The princess who collected the world' and 'The princess who danced all night without permission' and 'The sleeping princess'. Guided by an enchanted map, visitors need to find clues that reveal the identity of the royal residents. Following the advice of palace guardians along the way, you'll discover the secrets of the State Apartments and finally meet the princesses face to face.
 

About Kensington Palace State Apartments

Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between 1981 and 1997. Relive the moment in the Victorian Rooms when the young Princess Victoria discovered that she was to become Queen. More about Kensington Palace State Apartments

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The Enchanted PalaceThe Enchanted Palace - A pair of royal baby shoes from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, Photo by Richard Lea-HairThe Enchanted Palace - A Historic Royal Palaces conservator makes an adjustment to William Tempest's installation, Photo by Lawrence LooiThe Enchanted Palace - A Historic Royal Palaces conservator prepares a dress belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales, Photo by Richard Lea-HairThe Enchanted Palace - WILDWORKS theatre company, Photo by Richard Lea-HairMore Images
 
 

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Diana: Glimpses of a Modern Princess Kensington Palace State Apartments, W8 4PX 26th March 2012 - 1st September 2012 Following a major renovation in time for the Queen's...

 
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Near The Enchanted Palace
Baglioni Hotel London London
Baglioni Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 67% off from £221
60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 | 7 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
You can really tell the Italian influence on this London branch of the Roman boutique hotel group. Not only is it located a short step from ...More
 
 
 
Hilton Hyde Park London
Hilton Hyde Park
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 77% off from £84
129 Bayswater Road, W24RJ | 9 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
The wonderful vistas over Hyde Park and the attractive redbrick building make this a an impressive place for visitors to London. The library lounge is a ...More
 
 
 
Kensington Close Hotel & Spa London
Kensington Close Hotel & Spa
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 85% off from £62
Wrights Lane, W8 | 9 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Kensington is a lovely part of town to wander around and this hotel is well-placed to explore the cafes, shops and restaurants scattered along Kensington High ...More
 
 
 
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Events near The Enchanted Palace

Near The Enchanted Palace
The Savage Nomads, The Wholls, General Fiasco London
The Savage Nomads, The Wholls, General Fiasco
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Wednesday 30th May 2012 - 7pm-2am
Notting Hill Arts Club, 221 Notting Hill Gate, W11 | 10 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
The band from London performs alternative rock from its album Coloured Clutter....More
 
 
 
Younghearts, Dana Jade, Audio Fire London
Younghearts, Dana Jade, Audio Fire
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Wednesday 30th May 2012 - 7pm-2am
Notting Hill Arts Club, 221 Notting Hill Gate, W11 | 10 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
The London-based band plays indie-rock....More
 
 
 
Fiona Robertson, Sohyun Park, Louisa Theart, Louisa Tatlow And Valeria Kurbatova London
Fiona Robertson, Sohyun Park, Louisa Theart, Louisa Tatlow And Valeria Kurbatova
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Wednesday 30th May 2012 - 1.05pm
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 | 14 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
The violinist, pianist, flautist, violist and harpist perform Bach's Violin Partita No 3 In E, Beethoven's Piano Sonata In E Flat 'Les Adieux' and Debussy's Sonata ...More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near The Enchanted Palace

Near The Enchanted Palace
Royal Albert Hall London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal Albert Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Classical music, rock, pop and jazz, sporting events, galas, banquets and balls and the world-famous Proms series all take place within the Royal Albert Hall's ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Coronet
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
103 Notting Hill Gate, London, Kensington, London W11 | 12 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Originally built in 1898 as a theatre, Notting Hill's Coronet is now the place to go for a good, old-fashioned cinema experience. The dcor harks back ...More
 
 
 
Royal College of Music London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal College of Music
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 14 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
The Royal College of Music is the school where Gustav Hoilst, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Benjamin Britten, James Galway, Joan Sutherland and Ralph Vaughan Williams learnt their ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near The Enchanted Palace

The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Enchanted Palace
Kensington Palace State Apartments London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kensington Palace State Apartments
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kensington Gardens, London, Kensington, London W8 | At The Enchanted Palace
Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between 1981 ...More
 
 
 
Albert Memorial London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Albert Memorial
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, London, South Kensington, London W2 | 11 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
This 180ft Victorian bronze gilt statue in Kensington Gardens is a tribute to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, and was erected following his death through typhoid ...More
 
 
 
Royal College of Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal College of Art
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 11 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
The Royal College of Art has a lively programme of exhibitions featuring the work of its postgraduate students. In a further bid to promote artistic excellence ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near The Enchanted Palace

The best shops and markets near The Enchanted Palace
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
MAC Cosmetics
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
28a Kensington Church Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 5 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Ultra-chic, ultra-hip cosmetics with colours to die for, all imported from Canada. A must-have for the cosmetics connoisseur. For a treat you can book a session ...More
 
 
 
Whole Foods Market London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Whole Foods Market
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
The Barkers Building, 63–97 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 5 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
The Barkers Building on Kensington High Street used to house an entire department store so you can imagine how much fresh, good-for-you food you can fit ...More
 
 
 
Ottolenghi London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Ottolenghi
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
1 Holland Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 5 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
This southern Mediterranean deli has offers chic all-white decor, and an exotic cuisine, that mixes a dash of Italy and a spot of North Africa with ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near The Enchanted Palace

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The Orangery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Orangery
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London, Kensington, London W8 | At The Enchanted Palace
This excellent cafe is a little pricey but benefits from a beautiful, romantic location inside the gardens of Kensington Palace. Designed by Sir John Vanburgh for ...More
 
 
 
The Orangery (Kensington Palace) London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Orangery (Kensington Palace)
London > Restaurants > Afternoon Tea
Kensington Gardens, London, Kensington, London W8 | At The Enchanted Palace
Former royal conservatory set amid Kensington Gardens. Set in the perfectly manicured grounds of historic Kensington Palace, the Orangery offers an idyllic setting for afternoon tea ...More
 
 
 
Park Terrace Restaurant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Park Terrace Restaurant
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 3 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Recently reopened following a refurbishment, the Park Terrace Restaurant at the Royal Garden Hotel offers modern British cuisine and sweeping views across London. The restaurant is ...More
 
 
 
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Education near The Enchanted Palace

Near The Enchanted Palace
The London School of Painting and Drawing London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The London School of Painting and Drawing
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, London, Kensington, London W8 | 9 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ...More
 
 
 
Royal College of Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal College of Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 11 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
 
 
 
Dana Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 15 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
 
 
 
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The Enchanted Palace gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
London Archers London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Archers
London > Leisure > Activities
Perks Field, Kensington Palace, London, Kensington, London W8 | At The Enchanted Palace
An excellent members archery club that shoots in the grounds of Kensington Palace in summer and in Pimlico in winter. Archery is a totally satisfying sport, ...More
 
 
 
Kensington Gardens London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kensington Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, London, Bayswater, London W2 | 7 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor pursuit takes ...More
 
 
 
Kensington Roof Gardens London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kensington Roof Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
99 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 8 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Although a restaurant, clubbing and event venue, the extraordinary Kensington Roof Gardens are still accessible to the general public during the day if there are no ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near The Enchanted Palace

The best pubs near London The Enchanted Palace.
The Churchill Arms London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Churchill Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
119 Kensington Church Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 7 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Now more England's national cuisine than sausages and mash, Thai food (the perfect accompaniment to a cooling pint of lager), saw its inauguration in the small, ...More
 
 
 
The Mall Tavern London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Mall Tavern
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
71 Palace Garden Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 8 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
...More
 
 
 
Windsor Castle London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Windsor Castle
London > Nightlife > Pubs
114 Campden Hill Road, London, Kensington, London W8 | 11 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Elevated on an incline in the appropriately named Notting Hill, the rustic old Windsor Castle pub was so-called because in its early days the pub’s upper ...More
 
 
 
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The Enchanted Palace clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Piano London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Piano
London > Nightlife > Bars
106 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 7 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
If you ask your friends about this place, not many will know. It's not wildly off the beaten track either, situated directly opposite High Street Ken ...More
 
 
 
Babylon at the Roof Gardens London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Babylon at the Roof Gardens
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
99 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 8 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Richard Branson's rooftop restaurant-come-nightclub at Kensington Roof Gardens is a favourite with the glam girls of Kensington, who can be seen at all hours sipping cocktails ...More
 
 
 
Notting Hill Arts Club London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Notting Hill Arts Club
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
221 Notting Hill Gate, London, Notting Hill, London W11 | 10 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
Pricey but always fun, this subterranean dive in the heart of trendy West London enjoys a steady crowd and on big nights it gets absolutely packed ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near The Enchanted Palace

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The Enchanted Palace.
Kensington Palace London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kensington Palace
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kensington Gardens, London, Kensington, London W8 | At The Enchanted Palace
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1040 people....More
 
 
 
Kensington Roof Gardens London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kensington Roof Gardens
London > Business > Venue Hire
99 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 8 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
An oasis high in the sky above Kensington High Street, the Roof Gardens comprises one and a half acres of themed gardens. These gardens surround an ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Gore Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
190 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 11 minutes from The Enchanted Palace
...More
 
 
 

Kensington Palace State Apartments events

 
Diana: Glimpses of a Modern PrincessDiana: Glimpses of a Modern PrincessDiana: Glimpses of a Modern PrincessFollowing a major renovation in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Kensington Palace is once again opening its doors to the public. One of the first exhibitions taking place since the re-presentation project, Diana: Glimpses of a Modern Princess will be displaying a small selection of dresses worn by the late Princess of Wales. With her style un30th May 2012Friday 31st August 2012 Where:
Kensington Palace State Apartments,   Kensington Gardens      W8 4PX
Category: event
Diana: Glimpses of a Modern PrincessEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
Diana: Glimpses of a Modern Princess
 
event  Running until Friday 31st August 2012
TIMES  26th March 2012 to 31st August 2012  PRICING  Adult £14,50, concession £12, under 16 Free
Following a major renovation in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Kensington Palace is once again opening its doors to the public. One of the first exhibitions taking place since the re-presentation project, Diana: Glimpses of a Modern Princess will be displaying a small selection of dresses worn by the late Princess of Wales. With her style un... More about this event
Diana: Glimpses of a Modern Princess
 
Jubilee - A View From the CrowdJubilee - A View From the CrowdJubilee - A View From the CrowdAs we are in the grip of Diamond Jubilee fever, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne, Kensington Palace gives us an insight into the last time the country celebrated such an anniversary of their queen. In 1897 it was Queen Victoria who had been on the throne for six decades - the first monarch to do so - and through Jubilee - A V30th May 2012Tuesday 4th September 2012 Where:
Kensington Palace State Apartments,   Kensington Gardens      W8 4PX
Category: event
Jubilee - A View From the Crowd
Jubilee - A View From the Crowd
 
event  Running until Tuesday 4th September 2012
TIMES  24th May 2012 to 4th September 2012  PRICING  £14.50 (Adults), £12 (Concs), Free (Children)
As we are in the grip of Diamond Jubilee fever, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne, Kensington Palace gives us an insight into the last time the country celebrated such an anniversary of their queen. In 1897 it was Queen Victoria who had been on the throne for six decades - the first monarch to do so - and through Jubilee - A V... More about this event
Jubilee - A View From the Crowd
 
The Enchanted PalaceThe Enchanted PalaceThe Enchanted PalaceAs Kensington Palace undergoes a £12 million renovation project, due for completion in 2012, there's a magical exhibition revealing the secret stories about the lives of seven princesses who lived at the palace. The Enchanted Palace gives the real-life princesses a fairytale twist through a fantasy world of installation, fashion and theatrical pe30th May 2012Monday 31st December 2012 Where:
Kensington Palace State Apartments,   Kensington Gardens      W8 4PX
Category: event
The Enchanted Palace
The Enchanted Palace
 
event  Running until Monday 31st December 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  £12.50, concs £11, family £34, under 16s £6.25, under 5s Free, online booking £11.50, concs £10, family £31, under 16s £5.75, under 5s Free
As Kensington Palace undergoes a £12 million renovation project, due for completion in 2012, there's a magical exhibition revealing the secret stories about the lives of seven princesses who lived at the palace. The Enchanted Palace gives the real-life princesses a fairytale twist through a fantasy world of installation, fashion and theatrical pe... More about this event
The Enchanted Palace
 
Victoria RevealedVictoria RevealedPaintings, sculpture, jewellery, garments, multimedia, historical objects and interactive installations exploring the life of Queen Victoria, inspired by extracts from her journals and correspondence.30th May 2012Thursday 28th February 2013 Where:
Kensington Palace State Apartments,   Kensington Gardens      W8 4PX
Category: event
 
event  Running until Thursday 28th February 2013
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  £14.50, child Free, concs £12
Paintings, sculpture, jewellery, garments, multimedia, historical objects and interactive installations exploring the life of Queen Victoria, inspired by extracts from her journals and correspondence.
Victoria Revealed
Join The Jubilee: Spring Half-TermJoin The Jubilee: Spring Half-Term2nd June 2012Sunday 10th June 2012 Where:
Kensington Palace State Apartments,   Kensington Gardens      W8 4PX
Category: event
 
event  Running from Saturday 2nd June 2012 until Sunday 10th June 2012
TIMES  11am-4pm  PRICING  Free, plus admission £14.50, child Free, concs £12
Join The Jubilee: Spring Half-Term
Jubilee Street PartyJubilee Street PartyParty games and music.4th June 2012Monday 4th June 2012 Where:
Kensington Palace State Apartments,   Kensington Gardens      W8 4PX
Category: event
 
event  Monday 4th June 2012
TIMES  Monday 4th June 2012  PRICING  Free, plus admission £14.50, child Free, concs £12
Party games and music.
Jubilee Street Party
The Making Of A Monarchy For The Modern WorldThe Making Of A Monarchy For The Modern World6th June 2012Friday 8th June 2012 Where:
Kensington Palace State Apartments,   Kensington Gardens      W8 4PX
Category: event
 
event  Running from Wednesday 6th June 2012 until Friday 8th June 2012
TIMES  6th June, 7th June and 8th June 2012  PRICING  £220, Conference and gala dinner ticket £280
The Making Of A Monarchy For The Modern World
Victorian Photography: Workshop (Ages 7-13)Victorian Photography: Workshop (Ages 7-13)23rd June 2012Saturday 23rd June 2012 Where:
Kensington Palace State Apartments,   Kensington Gardens      W8 4PX
Category: event
 
event  Saturday 23rd June 2012
TIMES  10.30am-1pm  PRICING  child £15, mems £13
Victorian Photography: Workshop (Ages 7-13)
 
 
 
 
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