Can anyone walk down Kensington Palace Gardens?

Yes, the public can walk down Kensington Palace Gardens (the road, often known as "Millionaires' Row") and through the surrounding Kensington Gardens. While it is a private, gated street with high security and embassies, pedestrian access is generally allowed, though photography may be restricted or challenged by security.

Are Kensington Palace Gardens open to the public?

Dreamed up by Queen Caroline in the 18th century, these celebrated gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace. Today, they are open to everyone – no longer exclusive, but still extraordinary.

Can you walk around Kensington Gardens without a ticket?

You do not need a ticket to enter the Gardens or to the Sunken Garden, including the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales. Entry is via the Sunken Garden Gate only. Please check our opening times page for more information.

How to enter Kensington Palace Gardens?

Palace entrances

Queensway underground station (Central Line) is 728 metres (0.45 miles) to the palace entrance — approximately a 10-minute walk. From the station, walk up Bayswater Road and enter Kensington Gardens via Black Lion Gate.

Is there an entry fee for Kensington Gardens London?

Entry is free. Kensington Gardens is based in Kensington in the west of London.

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Can the public walk down Kensington Palace Gardens?

Other residents include Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Duke and Duchess of Kent and Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Areas of Kensington Palace are open to the public. Visitors can walk through the King's State Apartments, the Queen's State Apartments and the Gardens.

Where can I see Diana's wedding dress?

Royal lace: the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales | Kensington Palace | Historic Royal Palaces.

Is Kensington Gardens worth it?

Kensington Gardens is a storybook park full of family magic. Climb the Diana Memorial Playground's pirate ship, find Peter Pan, picnic by fountains, and spot fairy carvings in the Elfin Oak. With art, space to roam, and free fun for all ages, it's a full-day winner in West London.

How long does Kensington Gardens take?

If you're visiting Kensington Palace or the Serpentine Galleries, you'll want to factor in extra time to go around the inside of those venues. If, however, you're more in the mood for a wander in the open air, schedule in two to three hours including a break to visit the cafe or to enjoy a picnic lunch.

Is Princess Diana's statue still at Kensington Palace?

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The upper grounds, including the Sunken Garden, featuring the statue of Diana, Princess of Wales, are open every day from 10:00-16:00.

What can you see for free at Kensington Palace?

Visitors are welcome to explore the State Apartments and unique exhibitions on display when they purchase an admission ticket. However, you can stroll through the impeccable Kensington Palace Gardens for free.

Do Prince William and Princess Kate live in Kensington Palace?

Though Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their "forever home," the couple still retain a place in one of London's most famous properties: Kensington Palace.

Can you walk through Kensington Gardens for free?

Kensington Gardens is a public park in central London which is free to visit. It was once part of Kensington Palace's private gardens, and it's now one of London's eight Royal Parks.

How much is Kensington Palace entry?

Tickets and prices

Adult: £20.60. Child (under 16 years old): £10.30.

Where is Princess Diana's garden?

The statue of Princess Diana, in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, was commissioned by her sons and shows the Princess of Wales with children by her side.

Why can't you take pictures of the Crown Jewels?

Photography is prohibited in the Jewel House to prevent potential criminals from using images to identify security weaknesses surrounding the royal gems.

Why are Kensington Palace Gardens closed?

Kensington Palace Gardens has long served as a vital north-south link for cyclists and pedestrians between Notting Hill Gate and High Street Kensington. The closure, reportedly due to several "near misses," has forced people to use busier, less safe roads, increasing the risk of accidents.

Which word did Princess Diana remove from her vows?

Princess Diana famously removed the word "obey" from her wedding vows to Prince Charles in 1981, choosing instead to promise to "love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health," a move that modernized royal tradition and was later followed by her daughters-in-law, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle. 

Why did Princess Diana refuse to wear Chanel?

Princess Diana stopped wearing Chanel because the brand's iconic interlocking "CC" logo became a painful reminder of her husband Prince Charles's affair with Camilla Parker Bowles, essentially symbolizing their intertwined initials and the betrayal she experienced in her marriage. After her divorce, she found the double Cs too painful to wear, representing the "C" for Charles and the "C" for Camilla, though she later briefly wore Chanel again, perhaps reclaiming the symbol.
 

Where is Princess Diana's engagement ring now?

After Diana's death, Prince William inherited the sapphire sparkler, eventually using it to propose to Kate Middleton in 2010. While she continues to wear the piece, in recent months, she has often swapped it out on occasion for a ring stack.