--- site: London Drum url: https://londondrum.com/events/?p=48975 canonical: https://londondrum.com/events/?p=48975 title: "The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea · London" description: "Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery" author: London Drum updated: 2026-10-19 clipped: 2026-11-15 --- # Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea ![The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/kensington-palace-gardens-royal-high-tea.webp)
## Useful things to know before your visit Address: Queensway station, Bayswater Road, Bayswater W2 4SS ### What are the dates? 1st October 2026 to 10th January 2027, and 3rd March to 30th December 2027 · Closed (mid Jan-Feb); Wed-Sun (Mar); Mon-Sun (Apr & Oct-Dec) ### How long does the event last? 2 hours ### How much do the tickets cost? Prices start from £125 ### Which buses go to Queensway station? Bus routes 7, 23, 27, 36, 70, 94, 148 and 390 all stop close by ### Which is the closest train station? The nearest station is [Queensway](https://londondrum.com/transport/trains.php?station=queensway) on the Central line ### Which other attractions are nearby? Here are two attractions within 15 minutes walk of Queensway station: Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens Enjoy a pleasant stroll through [Kensington Gardens](https://londondrum.com/attractions/kensington-gardens.php) followed by a High Tea inside the Orangery at [Kensington Palace](https://londondrum.com/attractions/kensington-palace.php). ## Guided tour of Kensington Gardens ![The Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/italian-gardens.webp) _The Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens_ After meeting your guide outside [Queensway station](https://londondrum.com/transport/trains.php?station=queensway) 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 Gardens](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/kensington-palace-royal-high-tea5.webp) _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 Palace](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/kensington-palace-royal-high-tea2.webp) _Queen Victoria statue in front of Kensington Palace_ You'll then walk along the front of [Kensington Palace](https://londondrum.com/attractions/kensington-palace.php) (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 Garden](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/kensington-palace-royal-high-tea3.webp) _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 Orangery](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/kensington-palace-royal-high-tea4.webp) _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.