Kensington Palace

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Attraction Highlights

·         Sunken garden
·         The King's gallery
·         The King’s staircase
·         Magnificent Kings State Apartments
·         Victoria Revealed exhibition
·         Fashion Rules Exhibition
·         Queen State Apartments
·         Queen Anne's Orangery

Attraction Description

The Kensington Palace London was originally known as the Nottingham House. In the year 1689, the palace passed into royal ownership as it was acquired by William and Mary. After the king started suffering from asthma, he moved from Whitehall Palace to the healthier air of Kensington.
The design for the improvement of the palace was done by Sir Christopher Wren who also designed the new Clock Court and the South Front, including the 96-foot Long Gallery. The Orangery for the Queen was again designed by Sir Christopher Wren. A 30-acre garden was also laid out by Henry Wise. Some extensive alterations were done for George I and William Kent painted the elaborate trompe l'oeil ceilings and staircases. George II was the last monarch to stay at Kensington Palace London.
The Serpentine, the Basin and Grand Vista and the Broad Walk were created by Charles Bridgman for Caroline of Ansbach. Princess of Wales, Lady Diana used to stay at the Kensington Palace Address while in London. Until now, several other members of the Royal Family use this Kensington Palace Address as home.
At the exhibition at Kensington Palace, the Court Dress Collection and the State Apartments in the palace are open to the public during their Kensington Palace Tour.

There is an Orangery Cafe adjacent to the Palace, which is famous for serving light lunches and snacks to the visitors throughout the year.

Venue: Kensington Palace, Palace Green, London W8 4PX
Nearest Tube: High Street Kensington

Please Note
Kensington Palace
From the 3-13 June 2014 inclusive  the Queen’s State Apartments will be closed whilst we install a new display exploring the history of the Stuart monarchs at Kensington Palace.
During this time do take advantage of the extra introductory talks and History Bites about the Stuarts and the Queen’s State Apartments which will be offered by our expert Explainers.
The Queen’s State Apartments will re-open on Saturday 14 June. 
Fashion Rules, Victoria Revealed and the King's State Apartments remain open for visitors.   And here is some early news that Kensington
Palace will close entirely to public visits between 26 – 30 January 2015 inclusive.

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