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Sunken Garden

Victoria Statue

Gold Gates

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Leave rucksacks and large items in theGuest Reception

Take photographsbut no fl ash, video,3D or panoramicphotography/fi lming

Use bicycle racks outside the palace

Visit our website for more information

Touch objects or artworks on display

Eat or drink in the palace

Use selfi e sticks or tripods in the palace

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Opening times

Summer (1 March – 31 October)10:00 – 18:00 (last entry 17:00)

Winter (1 November – 28 February)10:00 – 16:00 (last entry 15:00)

Access to the routes closes 15 minutes before the palace.

Membership Find out how to become a member of Historic Royal Palaces and gain FREE entry to six amazing palaces. Ask a member of staff, call 0844 482 7788 or visit us online at www.hrp.org.uk

The Orangery restaurant The Orangery restaurant is open for delicious breakfasts, light lunches and elegant teas.

Palace Café Why not try the Palace Café on the ground fl oor for hot drinks and freshly prepared snacks.

Palace shop Take a piece of history home with you. Our shop sells a range of exclusive gifts and souvenirs inspired by the palace.

AccessibilityFor all access needs please speak to one of our Explainers.

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We hope you enjoy your visit to this wonderful building, which has been a royal home since 1689.

The palace is divided into two halves –public rooms including the State Apartments, which you can visit, and a separate, private side where members of the Royal Family live today.

Don’t miss the palace gardens includingthe beautiful Sunken Garden.

Welcome toKensington Palace

Discover 300 yearsof royal history

Start your journey from the Stone Hall

Each route starts in the Stone Hall on the ground fl oor.

Please see the reverse side of this leafl et for detailed route plans.

In each area of the palace you will fi nd our Explainers. Please ask them any questionsyou may have about the history of the palaceand its stories.

The palace & gardens

Public areas Palace gardensPrivate areas

Cover images: Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2017Diana, Princess of Wales © Patrick Demarchelier

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Map key

Tickets

Stone Hall

Shop

Palace Café

The Orangery Restaurant

Guest reception

Clore Learning Centre

Groups

Male toilet

Female toilet

Accessible toilet

Baby change

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Explore our magnifi cent State Apartments and fascinating exhibitions.

All routes are located on the upper fl oors and marked with different colours as shown on the drawing below.

Victoria Revealed is temporarily closed as we prepare for our new exhibition, Enlightened Princesses.Both will reopenin June 2017.

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THE GEORGIANS, 1700sExplore the glittering court of George II and Queen Caroline and discover the era of music, fashion and the arts brought to life in the splendid and sumptuously restored State Apartments.

THE STUARTS, 1690sDiscover the tragic story of the Stuart dynasty in this poignant presentation ofthe intimate apartments created for Mary II.

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HISTORY WHERE IT HAPPENED

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In the Presence Chamber the King received important guests, seated on a throne. In 1734 a delegation of Yamacraw native Americans was introduced to George II here. They presented him with a traditional tribute of eagle feathers as an emblem of peace.

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6 THE QUEEN’S BEDROOM

Queen Mary died in the room next to this on 28 December 1694. The much-loved queen had contracted smallpox a week earlier and had been putting her affairs in order. Her distraughthusband slept in the room on a camp bed, against the advice of the doctors. She was only 32 years old when she died.

Enter/exitdown theQueen’sStaircase

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1 The Queen’s Staircase

2 The Queen’s Gallery

3 The Queen’s Closet

4 The Queen’s Dining Room

5 The Queen’s Drawing Room

6 The Queen’s Bedroom

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QUEEN VICTORIA, 1800s

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Opening in June 2017, Enlightened Princesses tells the story of three infl uential royal women: Caroline, Augusta and Charlotte.

Over 150 objects will reveal how their varied interests shaped the royal court and the enlightened age in which they lived.

Victoria Revealed will reopen in summer 2017, where visitors can once again explore the story of the woman, wife and mother behind the crown.

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1 The King’s Staircase

2 The Presence Chamber

3 The Privy Chamber

4 The Cupola Room

5 The King’s Drawing Room

6 The Council Chamber

7 Queen Caroline’s Closet

8 The King’s Gallery

THE PRINCESS OF WALESExplore a collection of Diana’s most memorable outfi ts on display in her former home. Trace the evolution of her style, from a shy, demure teenager to an elegant, glamorous woman who used her image to communicate with the world.

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Explore the Queen's State Apartments and King’s State Apartments to uncover the public and private stories of the young royal families that have lived here.

Enjoy our glamorous new exhibition.Entry included with your palace ticket.

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THE WHITE GARDEN (GARDENS)

Diana, Princess of Wales, lived at Kensington Palace for 15 years. She admired the changing fl oral displays and would often stop to chat with the gardeners. This year we have created a White Garden to mark 20 years since her tragic death. The planting is simple, joyful and elegant, creating a refl ective space. The garden will be in bloom from April to September.

Victoria Revealed is temporarily closed as we prepare for our exciting new exhibition, Enlightened Princesses.

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1 Diana: Her Fashion Story

2 Creating A Style

3 Stepping Out

4 The Spotlight

5 Working Wardrobe

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Make the most of your visitWe recommend visiting the Queen’s State Apartments before Diana: Her Fashion Story if you wish to climb fewer stairs.