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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Kensington Gardens is perfect for family visits. The park offers a blend of historical charm, natural beauty, and delightful spots for relaxation. Every time, it is a pleasure to see these beautiful gardens and park.
ilyas ergel - a month ago
Beautiful gardens for a stroll with lots of interesting statues, art and wildlife. It can get crowded on the weekends if the weather is nice. But the longest uninterrupted avenue vista in London makes up for it.
Audrey Teo - 3 weeks ago
Hugely expansive grounds with paved walkways leading to various features in the park. I had encountered a lot of dog-walkers (I presumed) with 5-6 dogs around them, few on leash, mostly not. As I got closer to the Palace, especially around the big pond area, there was an impressive number of assorted birds and waterfowl.
FLnurseER1 - a month 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 - 3 weeks ago
Clean, beautifully kept, with lots of colorful and perfumed flowers. The wild animals seemed to be happy, healthy and not scared of humans, which means they tend to be respected. Good amount of signs throughout the park with information.
Anna Krassuski - a month ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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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