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Kensington Palace
If Buckingham Palace is the stately family home where the kids come home to roost for the holidays, then Kensington Palace is definitely the funky city apartment where the kids get up to no good. ...more »
- Location: Kensington
- Type: Palaces
- Tel: 0844 482 7777
St. James's Palace
Built by Henry VIII mostly between 1531 and 1536, St James palace has been a residence of the British monarchy for over 300 years. ...more »
- Location: St James
- Type: Palaces
- Tel: +44 (0)20 7766 7303
Hampton Court Palace
Depending on how you look at it, Hampton Court Palace just may be one of the most happening places in London – literally ...more »
- Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames
- Type: Palaces
- Tel: +44 (0)20 3166 6000
Kew Palace
Set within the grounds of the stately and beautiful Kew Gardens, Kew Palace is easily one of the most intimate of the Royal Palaces. ...more »
- Location: Richmond
- Type: Palaces
- Tel: +44 (0)20 3166 6000
Buckingham Palace
Bought by George III in 1761, Buckingham Palace has been British royalty HQ for 175 years. It’s arguably the face of London, and it’s what thousands of tourists come to London every year for. ...more »
- Location: St James
- Type: Palaces
- Tel: +44 (0)20 7766 7300
Our Local Experts say:
The Palaces of London are the cornerstones of the city, the pillars on which its reputation, history and heritage stand tall and proud. Even better, they're accessible to the public, drawing in tourists in their droves year on year.
Obviously, the figure-head of the London Palaces and stately homes is the one in Buckingham. Call it what you like, the Queen's official residence is the cream of the crop among London's architectural and historical scene. Used for a plethora of meetings and events, Buckingham Palace is as much a magnet for tourists as it is a necessity for the royal family and the politicians of London.
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