Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens

Free admission
The Magazine Storeyard,Magazine Gate, London, England

The Basics

Discover Kensington Gardens and other nearby Royal Parks on a bicycle tour, or follow a multipark trail such as the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk to explore at your own pace. Gain insight into the historic 265-acre (107-hectare) gardens and wider Kensington on a private tour of the district, or enjoy the flexibility of a self-guided tour to stroll the park as it suits you, taking advantage of hop-on hop-off services that stop nearby.

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Kensington Palace Gardens and Royal High Tea
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Kensington Palace Gardens and Royal High Tea
Terry_S, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
How accommodating the and friendly the scheduler and tour guide were. Enjoyed hearing the history of the gardens. from our knowledgeable tour guide. The high tea was excellent
Lovely afternoon!
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Lovely afternoon!
Linda_S, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Dee was a great tour guide! It was a very nice walk and we had lovely weather as well. Finished it up with a very nice tea. Thank you!
Great time
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Great time
Steven_B, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Had a wonderful time. Doug was a fantastic guide. Loved Hyde Park. And we loved High Tea at the Kensington Gardens. Highly recommend
Awesome
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Awesome
Brett_H, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Great tour guide. Highly recommend and would do it again. Doug also gave us amazing restaurant recommendations. Loved it.
This your DELIVERED! Exceeded all expectations.
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This your DELIVERED! Exceeded all expectations.
Jennifer_B, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Our tour guide was sick but those of us touring made our way to Kensington Gardens and had tea while we waited on a new guide to meet us. We all became fast friends and really enjoyed our tea and sandwiches. Barbara joined us and then provided an incredible tour of the gardens. She went above and beyond and we are super grateful for her!
Very fun and different.
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Very fun and different.
Debra_L, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
We enjoyed the tour of Kensington Park. The guide was very knowledgeable and did a very good job making sure we had everything we needed. The High Tea was so fun. We loved the food and the venue. We would highly recommend this tour.
Tea with a Royal Flair
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Tea with a Royal Flair
Edward_C, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Our guide Barbara was fantastic. She gave us personal tour and was very knowledgeable about the gardens, the history and helped up pick out our tea. The gardens are fantastic and the tea service was amazing. Would highly recommend this tour.
Great Tea & Tour
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Great Tea & Tour
Taylor_D, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
We had a very enjoyable time with Simon. He had wonderful knowledge regarding the history of the Kensington Palace and the Gardens. The tea was great as well. Thank you for a wonderful tour
Nice experience
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Nice experience
Paulina_F, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Astrid was so sweet, gracious and kind. She was interested, knowledgeable and passionate in her work. The tea experience was good. Glad to have booked this tour.
Wonderful experience even on a rainy day!
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Wonderful experience even on a rainy day!
nancymariamurray, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Wonderful food, tea, and service. Lovely atmosphere. We were not rushed out and we enjoyed the view of the garden even in the rain!
Great tea
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Great tea
Leigh_L, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
The tour was great! Loved the walk thru the gardens and the history was great! The sandwich’s were good and scones were incredible and deserts good!
Fantastic afternoon
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Fantastic afternoon
Kim_P, Sep. 2023
The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Nice walk through the Gardens to the Palace. Than high tea at the pavilion in the palace. Simon was a great tour guide. Highly recommend!
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Kensington Gardens is popular with families, joggers, and outdoor lovers.

  • Save time with a trail or tour that includes neighboring Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James Park.

  • Kensington Gardens has wheelchair-accessible paths, restrooms for visitors with disabilities, and a free transfer service, Liberty Drives, for visitors with mobility issues.

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How to Get There

Just next to Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens is located in west central London. To get there by public transit, take the underground to Lancaster Gate on the Central Line or Bayswater on the District Line. Alternatively, take bus 148 from London Victoria to Victoria Gate. Hop-on hop-off services also stop near the gardens.

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When to Get There

Kensington Gardens is open year-round, from early morning until dusk. Different seasons bring different vistas, from spring’s avenues of fresh blooms to winter’s festive walkways, so there’s always something to see.

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The Peter Pan Connection

Look out for the park’s bronze statue of Peter Pan, located west of the river. The writer of the original tales, JM Barrie, lived in Kensington with his Saint Bernard dog and spent a lot of time walking in the park. It was here he met the Llewelyn Davies family, who would go on to serve as inspiration for Barrie’s famous stories and characters.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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