Kensington

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace - photo
courtesy David Burgess

Kensington Palace is at the west end of Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens.  It was formerly the home of thr young Queen Victoria when she was a princess and lived there with her mother, and - more recently - the London home of the late Diana Princess of Wales.

For further information about visiting Kensington Palace, please call 0870 751 5170 or visit the Historical Royal palace’s web site at: www.hrp.org.uk

  There are frequent special exhibitions that are held in Kensington Palace, the most notable being the collection of dresses worn by Diana Princess of Wales, and the Royal Court Dress collection.  Visit the web site for up to date details.

Nearest Tube stations: Notting Hill Gate or High Street Kensington.

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