Kensington
Kensington Palace
Royal elegance by the Round Pond
Photo by Nicholas Musilli on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- High Street KensingtonAbout 10 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / SunsetMornings have fewer walkers, and the Sunken Garden flowers are at their best from spring to summer.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Kensington Palace
- Where to stand
- On the path along the lawn in front of the Queen Victoria statue, facing the east front of the palace.
- Composition
- Use the palace's brick façade as the background, place the statue on one side of the frame and your subject on a rule-of-thirds line.
Tips
- The gardens are managed by the Royal Parks and the palace, so check in advance for commercial shoots or large kit
- The palace interior is paid and has separate photography rules
Overview
A palace with royal connections where, together with the surrounding Sunken Garden and Kensington Gardens, you can create elegant images. It pairs well with dresses and classic fashion for graceful Instagram posts.
- The neatly kept flowerbeds of the Sunken Garden
- The statue of Queen Victoria in front of the palace
- The wide lawns of Kensington Gardens
Creator Information
- Area
- Kensington
- Nearest Station
- High Street KensingtonDistrict · Circle
- Walking Time
- About 10 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / Fashion / Travel / Lifestyle
- Best Time
- Morning / SunsetMornings have fewer walkers, and the Sunken Garden flowers are at their best from spring to summer.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree around the exterior and gardens. The palace interior is paid.
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingAs it is managed by the Royal Parks and the palace, commercial filming and the use of tripods or large equipment may need to be checked in advance.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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