Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century, and is the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Today, the State Rooms are open to the public and managed by the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, a nonprofit organization that does not receive public funds. The offices and private accommodation areas of the Palace remain the responsibility of the Royal Household and are maintained by the Royal Household Property Section.
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Address:
Kensington Gardens, London, Greater London,W8 4PX,United Kingdom
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Phone:
0844 482 7777
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Website:
http://www.hrp.org.uk/KensingtonPalace
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Email:
kensingtonpalace@hrp.org.uk
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Get there by bus:
70, 94, 148, 390
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Get there by tube/train:
High Street Kensington, Queensway
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Wheelchair access:
Yes
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Additional information:
Wheelchair access With level access from Kensington Gardens and all three floors of Kensington Palace being accessible via our new visitor lift, wheelchair users will be able to enjoy a complete visit to Kensington Palace. Four manual wheelchairs are available to use on a first come, first served basis and cannot be booked in advance - please ask our Welcome Team on arrival. Please note that for health and safety reasons, staff are unable to assist in carrying wheelchairs or pushchairs, although our staff and volunteers will always do everything they can to help you get the most from your visit. - See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/KensingtonPalace/planyourvisit/disabledaccess#sthash.wRpMfQRK.dpuf
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Social Profiles:
- Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm