Kensington Gardens
About Kensington Gardens
The park is planted with formal avenues of magnificent trees and ornamental flower beds, and covers 100 hectares (275 acres). It is home to Kensington Palace, the peaceful Italian Gardens, Peter Pan statue, the stunning Albert Memorial and the Serpentine Gallery. There are mature trees, grasslands and many types of wildlife. There are two playgrounds, including the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground near Black Lion Gate. Entertainment for children in summer and free bandstand recitals. Some public toilets have disabled access.
The Broadwalk Café is open daily, with Refreshment kiosks in summer.
Open: Daily from 06.00-midnight all year round.
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2012 Information
Kensington Gardens will host the Africa House during the London 2012 games. Organised by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), this national London house will see African nations combining to bring a united celebration of African culture.
Kensington Gardens Facilities
| Opening Times |
6.00am to late eve all year round. Diana Memorial Playground closes earlier and has selected opening times throughout the year. |
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| Attraction Facilities |
Outdoors |
| Payment Facilities |
Free entry |
Kensington Gardens Address
| Address: |
London
W2 2UH
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7262 5484 |
| Email: | kensington@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington_gardens |
Location Information for Kensington Gardens
| Address: |
London
W2 2UH
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7262 5484 |
| Email: | kensington@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington_gardens |
| Public transport: | Tube: Lancaster Gate, Queensway or High Street Kensington;Bus: 9, 10, 12, 27, 28, 31, 49, 52, 70, 94 |
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