About Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace mixes royal history with family-friendly fun. Explore Queen Victoria’s childhood home, play Time Explorer games, and enjoy storytelling tours through grand rooms. With a café, gift shop, and Kensington Gardens next door, it’s a royally good day out for curious kids and culture-loving parents alike.
Top tip from the KidRated Team:
Time your visit with one of their family trails – they’re fun, interactive, and a lifesaver when it comes to keeping kids engaged. Bonus: the shop has brilliant princess-and-prince themed gifts, so maybe set a spending limit before you go in!
Quick Inspiration
Yes. There’s loads for families to explore, from royal bedrooms to fancy fashion displays. Younger kids love the Time Explorers audio guide, while teens enjoy the history, portraits and stories about Victoria, William, and Kate. It’s a great mix of old-school glamour and real-life drama.
Around 60 to 90 minutes inside the palace, depending on how involved your kids are with solving audio guide missions. Add a bit more time for the gardens, gift shop and snack stop.
Yes, the free audio guide includes a kid-friendly game called Time Explorers, which has quizzes and challenges to complete as you explore. It’s a fun way to keep everyone engaged and works well for both primary kids and curious teens.
Yes, it’s mostly step-free, and there are lifts and accessible toilets available. You may be asked to leave buggies in designated areas at busy times.
The Orangery café and another palace café near the shop – serving sandwiches, kids’ meals, cakes, and hot drinks. Great for a break after all that royal roaming.
Yes, and it’s full of fun stuff. Expect everything from crown-themed stationery and royal teddies to books, toy soldiers, and the odd corgi. Pocket money well spent!
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