Royal Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace with Walking Tour of the Gardens
Royal Afternoon Tea at Kensington Palace with Walking Tour of the Gardens
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Indulge in a royal afternoon tea at Kensington Palace, complete with a tour of the gardens, a visit to Diana's memorial, and a traditional tea experience.
Experience afternoon tea in the grounds of Kensington Palace, following in the footsteps of generations of British royalty.
The tea service features four traditional sandwiches including smoked salmon with cream cheese and egg mayonnaise with fresh cress.
Walk through historic Kensington Gardens to view Prince Albert's Victorian gardens and the newly installed Princess Diana statue in the Sunken Garden.
Your host shares stories about royal tea traditions while you dine overlooking the same gardens used by the current royal family.
Fun fact: The Sunken Garden, where you'll see Diana's statue, features 4,000 flowers planted each spring, including the Princess's favorite white roses.
2-hour afternoon tea experience at Kensington Palace Gardens
Guided walk through Kensington Palace Gardens
Afternoon tea (vegan and gluten-free options available). Find menu [here](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/b4d739473d0c0e8e5174666c1318c8ef-kp-theorangery-menu-final-new_8th-october.pdf)
Host
Entry to Kensington Palace Gardens
Drinks (available to purchase onsite)
Entry to Kensington Palace
Tour group by Kensington Palace lake, listening to a guide during the Royal Afternoon Tea experience.
High tea amidst Royal Gardens
Begin your royal experience with a guided walk through Kensington Gardens, passing Queen Victoria's commissioned landscapes. Your guide leads you to the Sunken Garden, home to the newly installed Princess Diana statue surrounded by her favorite white roses and forget-me-nots. Learn about the Palace's role as home to young Princes William and Harry, and now their own children. After taking in the beauty of the gardens, you'll discover the iconic Peter Pan Statue, a beloved landmark that has captured the hearts of children and adults alike.
Indulge in a regal experience
Finally, you'll be treated to a delightful afternoon tea at the Orangery, a charming building near Diana's garden. Take your seat overlooking manicured gardens. Your traditional service includes four classic sandwiches: egg mayonnaise with cress, smoked salmon with cream cheese, roast ham with English mustard, and cucumber with fresh mint. Warm Welsh butter scones follow, served with clotted cream and local preserves, alongside a selection of seasonal pastries.
Outdoor seating at Kensington Palace for Royal Afternoon Tea.
Guests enjoying afternoon tea at Kensington Palace with a tiered tray of pastries.
Tour group by Kensington Palace lake, listening to a guide during the Royal Afternoon Tea experience.
Outdoor seating at Kensington Palace for Royal Afternoon Tea.
Guests enjoying afternoon tea at Kensington Palace with a tiered tray of pastries.
Afternoon tea set with pastries and sandwiches at Kensington Palace.
What to bring
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Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
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Bring along your walking shoes, water, and your camera for the experience.
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Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
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Pack an umbrella, warm coat, or sunscreen for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
What's not allowed
- Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 15 people.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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Please make a note of your dietary preferences and restrictions at the time of booking.
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The menus are subject to change.
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While efforts are made to avoid cross-contamination, foods containing allergens are prepared in the kitchen.
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Please note that your meeting point is Queensway Station and not the Palace.
Kensington Palace with Sunken Garden, London.
Princess Diana statue in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, London.
Afternoon tea set with pastries and sandwiches at Kensington Palace.
Kensington Palace with Sunken Garden, London.
Princess Diana statue in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, London.
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