Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens, London
Visit any day
Royal palace in Kensington Gardens – Queen Victoria's childhood home, with the King's State Apartments and royal fashion.
- Home ed
- Reduced home educator rate Wednesday–Friday in UK term time: under-5s free, ages 5–18 £4.40, one free adult per 3 children, extra adults £22.80. Book with the request form at least 3 weeks ahead and pay in advance (non-refundable). Bring evidence that you home educate, or email beforehand.
- When
- Reduced-rate visits Wed–Fri in term time. A Home Educator Day is planned for July 2027 (tickets on sale 8 March 2027).
- Cost
- Home ed rate: under-5s free, ages 5–18 £4.40, one free adult per 3 children.
- Practical
- In Kensington Gardens. Nearest Tube: High Street Kensington or Queensway. Minimum adult ratios: 1:5 for ages 4–7, 1:10 for ages 7–15.
- Good to know
- Historic Royal Palaces lists the July home ed day as 'Tuesday 17 July', but 17 July 2027 is a Saturday – check the date before booking.
Why we'd go
A manageable palace for children – about 60 to 90 minutes inside – with a family audio game (Time Explorers) and trail booklets. The Diana Memorial Playground, with its pirate ship, is next door.
Watch out for
It's a shorter visit than the Tower or Hampton Court. Lunchtimes and weekends are busiest – go in the morning or late afternoon.
Details last checked: 29 September 2026. Please check with the venue before you travel.
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