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Kensington Palace
A royal palace in Kensington Gardens, birthplace of Queen Victoria and once home to Princess Diana.
- Open
- Usually Wednesday to Sunday; check the website
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 1½ hours
- Address
- Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PXDirections
- Getting There
- High Street Kensington or Queensway station.
Why Go
Queen Victoria was born and raised here, and visitors see the rooms of her childhood, William III's state apartments and exhibitions of royal fashion.
The Sunken Garden outside has a statue of Diana.
Nearby in London
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