Kensington Palace London Events & Parties
A celebration fit for royalty. Kensington Palace offers a unique and awe-inspiring setting to celebrate a variety of social events of all sizes – from cosy private dinner parties to large-scale receptions.
Milestone celebrations like 40th birthdays, engagement parties and anniversaries are exclusive affairs with just 100 private events permitted at Kensington Palace in any one year. This gives your social occasion to V.I.P status on top of the wow factor offered by the expansive manicured grounds and opulent, history-rich artworks.
Whether you love the grandeur of the State Apartments, the cool contemporary vibes of the Entrance Hall or the expansive glass-fronted Pavilion with views of the Sunken Garden – you’ll be spoilt for choice when planning your big soiree.
Being a dry hire venue, party hosts are offered a pre-qualified list of event suppliers such as caterers, florists, entertainers and furniture hire specialists to name a few. This helps streamline the planning process and adds peace of mind knowing that you’ll be working with quality vendors with a proven reputation.
Highlights of Kensington Palace London Events & Parties:
- Alcohol license
- Work with specialist event teams and creative event suppliers
Capacity
Up to
150
Theatre 
Up to
300
Dining 
Up to
800
Standing Facilities
Dry Hire
Cocktail
Asian Cuisine
Indian Cuisine
Kosher Cuisine
Spaces At This Venue
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The State Apartments
The State Apartments are made up of five unique, individual rooms. The largest and longest of them, the King's Gallery impresses with an imposing image of King Charles on horseback. It is ideal for dinners, receptions as well as private parties and concerts. Like the King's Gallery, The King's Drawing Room delights with its beautiful artistry and warm vibes. The room also offers gorgeous outdoor views – Queen Victoria's statue, the Round Pond and the Kensington Gardens. The event space is ideal for receptions and private dinners. Oozing history and opulence, The Cupola Room is a popular venue for dancing, music and celebrations. The Privy Chamber is a mid-sized event room ideal for pre-dinner drinks events. It is laden with beautiful objet d'art and originally served as Queen Caroline's choice of venue for entertaining writers, thinkers, artists and scientists of her time. Understated, elegant and intimate, The Queen's Gallery is a spacious event space ideal for large gatherings, receptions and celebratory dinners. The room makes an impression with its beautiful oil paintings and views over the lush Kensington Gardens. **Not available in 2023**
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The Pavilion
The Pavilion is an expansive and unique glass-fronted building with a capacity of up to 800 guests for a standing cocktail reception. This event space overlooks the Sunken Garden and is ideal for large-scale celebrations and gala dinners. **Closed in January 2023**
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The Entrance Hall
Offering a cool and airy contrast to the historic State Rooms – the Entrance Hall is a recent addition to the property and is ideal for accommodating large dinners and drinks receptions.
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The State Apartments are made up of five unique, individual rooms. The largest and longest of them, the King's Gallery impresses with an imposing image of King Charles on horseback. It is ideal for dinners, receptions as well as private parties and concerts. Like the King's Gallery, The King's Drawing Room delights with its beautiful artistry and warm vibes. The room also offers gorgeous outdoor views – Queen Victoria's statue, the Round Pond and the Kensington Gardens. The event space is ideal for receptions and private dinners. Oozing history and opulence, The Cupola Room is a popular venue for dancing, music and celebrations. The Privy Chamber is a mid-sized event room ideal for pre-dinner drinks events. It is laden with beautiful objet d'art and originally served as Queen Caroline's choice of venue for entertaining writers, thinkers, artists and scientists of her time. Understated, elegant and intimate, The Queen's Gallery is a spacious event space ideal for large gatherings, receptions and celebratory dinners. The room makes an impression with its beautiful oil paintings and views over the lush Kensington Gardens. **Not available in 2023**
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 150Dining: 0 - 110
Standing: 0 - 170
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
The Pavilion is an expansive and unique glass-fronted building with a capacity of up to 800 guests for a standing cocktail reception. This event space overlooks the Sunken Garden and is ideal for large-scale celebrations and gala dinners. **Closed in January 2023**
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 300Standing: 0 - 800
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Offering a cool and airy contrast to the historic State Rooms – the Entrance Hall is a recent addition to the property and is ideal for accommodating large dinners and drinks receptions.
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 140Standing: 0 - 300
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Kensington Gardens / Hyde Park
- Royal Albert Hall
- The Albert Memorial / Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
- Serpentine Gallery
Restaurants nearby:
- Min Jiang
- Park Terrace Restaurant
- Zaika
- Alexandrie Restaurant
Hotels nearby:
- Baglioni Hotel
- Bvlgari Hotel London
- Royal Garden Hotel
- Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- Claridge’s
- Corinthia London
Venue Testimonials
Very attractive venue set in one of London's nicest parks. [...] First class experience.
Susan G
We had a beautiful wedding last Autumn. It was a really special day, with the ceremony at St Mary Abbot’s Church in Kensington, followed by a swift walk through Kensington High Street, on to The Orangery at Kensington Palace.
Natalie C
We had an Arabic wedding at Kensington Palace. It was exactly the way we wanted it, we enjoyed every bit of it!
Yaser R
Frequently Asked Questions
Kensington Palace can accommodate a maximum of 800 guests in the Pavilion.
There are several hotels in the vicinity of the palace grounds for accommodating wedding and event guests – Baglioni hotel, Bvlgari Hotel London, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and Claridge’s.
Only wheelchair accessible parking is available onsite. A pay-and-display car park is located in the palace’s vicinity.
The venue has a list of creative catering suppliers who offer Kosher, Asian, Indian and modern English catering for events.
