Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace

Be charmed by a stylish royal residence with a foothold in history.

From the King's Gallery, designed by Wiliam Kent, to George II's state apartments to the Queen's state apartments, once used by Mary II for relaxation opulence abounds at Kensington Palace.

The Palace was also home to Queen Victoria and, of course, Princess Diana.

The beautiful gardens are also well worth a visit.

A Palace Steeped in History

William of Orange, Mary II's husband, died here in 1702. A delegation of Cherokee Indians visit George II and Queen Caroline in 1734. in May 1829 Queen Victoria was born here and in June 1837 she received news that her uncle William IV had died and that she was now queen.

The palace was damaged by the Blitz in 1940 and Princess Diana's funeral cortege left from here on its way to Westminster Abbey.

Venue Category: 
Castles
Activities provided: 
Arts and Crafts
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability: 
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Early Years (2-4)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
London West
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Educational Experience: 
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Venue Address: 
Kensington Palace
London
W8 4PX
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
0844 482 7799
Venue Website: 
http://www.hrp.org.uk/KensingtonPalace/

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