Kensington
Palace was originaly completed around 1605 and is probably
best known as being the London home of late Princess Diana
and Princess Margaret.
Highlights
on show include the Kings Apartments with a magnificient
collection of Old Masters.
The
Palace is also home of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection,
a unique display of royal, ceremonial and court dress including
a selection of dresses worn and owned by HM Queen Elizabeth
II and Diana Princess of Wales.
Kensington
Gardens, London W8
Tel.
020
Tube:
High
Street Kensington
Lancaster
Gate
Rail:
Paddington
Open:
Daily
(March-October)
Mon-Sat
9:00-18:00
Sun
10:00-18:00
(Nov-Feb)
Tue-Sat
9:00-17:00
Mon & Sun 10:00-17:00
Ticket
prices:
Adult
£ 10.50
Concession
£
8.50
Child
(5-17)
£ 7.00
Family
£
29.00 (2 adults & 3 children)
Must
See
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tickets
Must
see attraction
The
bedroom where Princess Victoria was awoken
and told she was Queen
The
splendid Cupola Room where Princess Victoria
was baptised
The
beautifully restored King's Gallery with its
excellent collection of 17th century paintings
and remarkable wind-dial
The
magnificent Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection,
which includes dresses worn by Her Majesty
The Queen and Diana Princess of Wales
The
King's Grand Staircase, a painted gallery
decorated with members of George I's court