Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens features magnificent formal flowerbeds and avenues of beautiful trees and several features that will appeal to all ages
Kensington Gardens is contiguous with Hyde Park and covers 275 acres resulting in a total area of 625 acres of beautiful parkland in the heart of the city.
These beautiful gardens were at one time the private gardens of Kensington Palace. Bordering 'Long Water' that divides them from Hyde Park, the gardens have a number of neat features in addition to the tree lined avenues and flower beds.
For kids there is the Diana Playground, a Peter Pan themed playground with a pirate ship and beach that was made in 2000 in memory of the Princess of Wales. Kids and adults will enjoy the Round Pond with it's variety of birds and where model ships have been sailed since Victorian times.
Created in 1861 the Italian Gardens are an ornamental water garden decorated with fountains, statues and ponds. Also built in 1861 is the Albert Memorial, a gold plated statue of Prince Albert encompassed by large sculptures and a canopy of stone.
Kensington Palace stands at the west end of the gardens. It was Queen Victoria's birthplace and has served as a royal palace since 1689. The State Rooms can be visited by the public subject to an admission charge (see below).
To satisfy your appetite the Boardwalk Cafe is open year round and has an outdoor seating area and also offers a children's menu. The gardens also have a couple of refreshment points serving coffee, sandwiches and other light fare.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoKensington Gardens Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Address: London, UK
Phone: 0300 061 2000
Official Website: Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens Reviews
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out of 5 It's such a beautiful garden with a variety of sculptures and nature. We especially loved the Flower Walk, lined with flowers on each side of the pathway. Squirrels, pigeons, parrots, and other wildlife roam around as you walk through it.
Danni Larsen - a week ago
Loved it. It's unimaginable to think that there is such a huge garden in the middle of London. But that's true. It's huge and wonderful. There are so many beautiful things to see, and many things to enjoy. The lake, the statues, the kids park just so many.
Ramindu Thivanka Jayasuriya - 2 weeks ago
Too many people who leave their rubbish on the grass. Lots of food and garbage scattered around after picnics. Dirty nappies and used tampons for the dogs to discover!
If people were civilised it would be a lovely park. I truly enjoyed it during the lockdowns when people were banned from venturing outside their neighbourhoods.
Ignorants feeding the birds (white bread, usually)! Lots of dog thieves and pickpockets. Savage cyclists and mad people on electric scooters/bikes. Psychotic runners, dog poisoners and people who do not believe in cleaning after their dogs! I have been physically assaulted twice and followed several times when my Dog was a puppy. Rather stressful to go for a walk. I actually avoid this place.
If you are a woman with a very young pup, do not walk your dog in this park, unless there is a big guy walking with you!
Monica Petre - 3 weeks ago
Beautiful large park with so much to see. The 'Flower Walk' is very beautiful. Royal Albert Hall and the memorial are at one end and Kensington Palace at another. Queensway underground station on Central Line is the nearest station just outside the park. There's a beautiful pond and carousel. There are toilets and cafes.
Abdullah Yildirim - a month ago
Huge area of land with lots of paths to walk down and beautiful flowers to look at. You could spend hours here looking at all the different sculptures dotted around. The lake leading to Kensington Palace is full of wildlife and places to sit to take it all in.
Bex Glaze - a month ago
Directions
Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Central Line | Queensway and Lancaster Gate | 1 Minute |
District and Circle Lines | Bayswater | 5 Minutes |
How to get to Kensington Gardens by Tube
From Lancaster Gate exit to your right and when you get to the crosswalk cross over to the park gate. Follow the path that goes in a southwesterly direction from the Italian Gardens.
From Queensway Station exit to your right walk west on Bayswater Road to the crosswalk adjacent to the park gate. Cross over and follow the Broadwalk path straight south into the park.
From Bayswater Station on the Central line exit to your right and walk south along B411 to Bayswater Road proceed as above.
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