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Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens, London, W8 4PX, United Kingdom
+44 870 751 5170
site: Kensington Palace
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  • Jenny King
    Jenny King said

    …!Bayswater is located just in front of Hyde Park, which is next to Kensington Palace. London was going through a 'heat… continue reading »

  • LMM
    LMM said

    …!) and our first stop was Kensington Palace. We also went to Trafalgar Square… continue reading »

  • Davis Family
    Davis Family said

    …It's amazing to think that Kensington Palace was originally built as a country get… continue reading »

  • leahzzzz
    leahzzzz said

    … out to Kensington Palace, the residence of many past monarchs, and most recently home to Princess… continue reading »

  • Kev-Jules
    Kev-Jules said

    … in at the Royal (?) Bayswater Hostel but it wasn’t long before we were exploring Hyde Park, Kensington Palace… continue reading »

  • Karissa
    Karissa said

    … through Kensington Palace. It was a nice sunny day so we thought we get out and see something, we got on a… continue reading »

  • The Adventure
    The Adventure said

    … of the 17th century William III moved his court to Kensington Palace. He found that his walk to St James… continue reading »

  • The Leanos
    The Leanos said

    ….  The room itself isn't great, but it will do for now.  We are a ten minute walk from Kensington Palace… continue reading »

  • European Jackrabbits
    European Jackrabbits said

    … which is hard to believe. Another group walked through Kensington Gardens and saw Kensington Palace… continue reading »

  • cake and alberto
    cake and alberto said

    … Palace's refined and serene target… continue reading »

More information on Kensington Palace

Queen Victoria was born in this palace in 1819, and Princess Margaret, and other royals also resided here. A Jacobean mansion in Kensington Gardens (next to Hyde Park), Kensington Palace was the London residence of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Visitor attractions include the State apartments, and the Royal ceremonial dress collection. Lunch and tea are served in the Orangery or the Winter Café (depending on the time of year).

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High Street Kensington

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