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Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea

The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea
Where? Queensway station, Bayswater Road, Bayswater When? Every day (except Christmas week and New Year) Running time? 2 hours Price? From £119 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 7, 23, 27, 36, 70, 94, 148, 390 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Queensway Central Other nearby stations: Bayswater Train fares

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Enjoy a pleasant stroll through Kensington Gardens followed by a High Tea inside the Orangery at Kensington Palace.

Guided tour of Kensington Gardens

The Italian Gardens in Kensington GardensPhoto: londondrum.com
The Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens

After meeting your guide outside Queensway station you'll enter the park by the Italian Gardens and admire its statues and splashing fountains, before going for a 50-minute walk around the grounds.

Fountains in the Italian GardensPhoto: londondrum.com
Fountains in the Italian Gardens

Following the edge of the Serpentine you'll stop by the famous Peter Pan statue, take in the view from the Physical Energy Statue, and see the birds by the Round Pond.

Queen Victoria statue in front of Kensington PalacePhoto: londondrum.com
Queen Victoria statue in front of Kensington Palace

You'll then walk along the front of Kensington Palace (entry not included) and admire the Sunken Garden and its statue of Diana that was recently unveiled by Prince William and Harry.

Princess Diana's Sunken GardenPhoto: londondrum.com
Princess Diana's Sunken Garden

All the while your expert guide will be sharing some interesting stories and insights about the Royal Family and the famous residents who lived at the palace - like Queen Victoria, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.

High Tea in the elegant Orangery

High Tea in the Kensington Palace OrangeryPhoto: viator.com
High Tea in the Kensington Palace Orangery

The hour-long tea will take place in the Orangery, an airy garden pavilion built for Queen Anne in 1704 as a place to grow her citrus trees and host lavish parties. (In the rare cases when the Orangery is closed, tea will be taken in a prestigious venue nearby.)

The food will include a selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes and English teas.

How to get to Kensington Palace

Bus and train fares to Kensington Palace
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless Travelcard
Single fare Single fare Daily cap One day
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak Any­time Off-peak
Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.7, 23, 27, 36, 70, 94, 148 and 390 all stop near Kensington Palace. The closest train station is Queensway Central. Plan your journey from Bank, Charing Cross, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

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