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. Admire the family portraits and original furnishings adorning the homely Queen's Apartments. Revel in the grandeur of the King's Apartments, saturated with paintings and works of art from the Royal Collection, and find sanctuary in the calming Cupola Room where Princess Victoria was christened. On permanent display inside the palace is the famed Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection bursting at the seams with outfits from the 18th century to the present day including a range of glamorous dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II and an array of spectacular and unique evening gowns modelled by Diana, Princess of Wales. No tour of the palace is complete without taking a turn around the elegant 18th century Orangery and Sunken Garden designed to host elaborate court entertainments during the reign of Queen Anne.
Best for: Princess Diana and Queen Victoria, dresses, family portraits, Orangery and sunken gardens.
11 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually ... More
14 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
For the past two centuries this old-fashioned 'learned society' has sent explorers and adventurers all over the world. Famous names from Mungo Park to ...More
Black Lion Gate,
Kensington Gardens,Broad Walk,Westminster,
London,
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7 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
This truly magical place is a kiddie's wonderland and the ideal jaunt for family fun. The focal point of the commemorative Diana, Princess of Wales ... More
8 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
Unique rooftop garden in Kensington.
Now more a clubbing and “event” venue, these extraordinary roof gardens are still accessible to the general public during the day ... More
6 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
‘Luxury’ best sums up these rooms and apartments overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens in one of London’s most coveted positions. Apartments come with fireplaces, en-suite ... More
7 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
The history of J.M. Barrie and his Peter Pan is an endearing and enduring one; indeed, the real-life events of the author telling stories about ...More
7 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
The history of J.M. Barrie and his Peter Pan is an endearing and enduring one; indeed, the real-life events of the author telling stories about ...More
4 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
Winner of the Prix du Monde, Pierre Marcolini is one of the finest chocolatiers in the world. His layered truffles and home-made pralines are the ... More
5 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
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 ...More
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 ... More
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 ... More
11 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
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 ... More
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 ... More
7 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
Pretty, traditional pub serving authentic Thai food in a conservatory setting.
Now more England’s national cuisine than sausages and mash, Thai food (the perfect accompaniment to ... More
11 minutes walk from Kensington Palace State Apartments
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 ... More
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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. Admire the family portraits and original furnishings adorning the homely Queen's Apartments. Revel in the grandeur of the King's Apartments, saturated with paintings and works of art from the 
