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Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a royal residence on the western edge of Kensington Gardens, half of it open as a historic house and half of it still lived in.
- Must see
- Historic monument
District guide · London
1 to 2 hours in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is an inner London borough west of Westminster, encompassing affluent neighbourhoods from Notting Hill to Chelsea. T...
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Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is an inner London borough west of Westminster, encompassing affluent neighbourhoods from Notting Hill to Chelsea. The Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Science Museum anchor South Kensington, while Kensington Palace stands as a British royal residence. The district's museums, galleries, and historic sites make it a significant cultural destination.
Checked 2026-09-04
Practical information
- Language spoken
- English; Welsh is official in Wales
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +44
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 999 or 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type G · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Safe from the mains
- Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps
Planning a visit
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
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- February: seasonal closure recorded
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- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: seasonal closure recorded
- July: seasonal closure recorded
- August: seasonal closure recorded
- September: seasonal closure recorded — this month
- October: no seasonality data recorded
- November: seasonal closure recorded
- December: no seasonality data recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
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- The current month
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02 1 hr 30 minDesign Museum
The Design Museum is a museum in London dedicated to contemporary design in every form, from architecture and fashion to graphics, product and industrial design.
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