Friday, October 26, 2012

Kensington Palace - 17th Century design


Kensington Palace is located in the Kensington Gardens next to the well designed Hyde Park. Kensington Palace was the London residence of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. It was built in the 17th century.

Diana and Queen clothing, and hat display, the gardens and the information provided by the audio tour will surely make this your most enjoyable London attraction. You will find Restaurant/cafe on premises for your convenience.

Kensington Palace is still the residence of several members of the royal family, while others have offices here. But they allow the common folk to come enjoy their finery. The building itself is stunning. There is a long walkway where you can enjoy the formal gardens. If you like art and architecture take a tour of this property. Admission includes an audio tour. The cassettes come in several languages. You can tour at your leisure. Here you will see furniture, jewels, photographs, and personal items from the royal families who have resided here. You may find the tapes quite lengthy. One of the favorite displays you will find here is the collection of royal ceremonial dresses. You can see the room where Queen Victoria was born and baptized. Check out the state rooms, which have a very large and impressive collection of 17th-century paintings.

Useful link

Tel: (+44)020 7376 2716

Nearest station:

High Street Kensington Underground
Notting Hill Gate Underground
Bayswater Underground