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Kensington PalaceNewest Review: ... visit the Palace, they have been known to come up to people and sit on their shoulder. So do beware. The palace itself, charges an entry fee, which it is best to check the website for as you can get online discount. The opening times vary between summer and winter, but generally it opens at 10am and shuts at 5pm or 6pm depending on which time of year. Upon entering the palace, there are ... more |
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by Hanash84 - written on 28/06/09 (Very useful, 13 readings)
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Kensington Palace, is a royal residence that has been part of the British Royal Family since the 17th Century. Originally, it was acquired as an escape to the countryside, which looking at the upbuilt area now is hard to imagine. It is situated in the surrounding Kensington Gardens which are a beautiful setting and the nearest stations are High Street Kensington or Queensway, which are just a short stroll away. The Gardens are home to very friendly squirrels which you may see as you visit the Palace, they have been known to come up to people and sit on their shoulder. So do beware. The palace itself, charges an entry fee, which it is ...
by logberg - written on 24/08/05 (Very useful, 97 readings)
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I am surprised there are not reviews written about Kensington Palace. Thought I'd just do a little piece on a royal residence worthy of a visit when you're at a loose end in London. I went there on a grey day but will remember it forever as the first place in the UK that I was up close and personal with the squirrels. I know they are seen at vermin in the UK but to this antipodies Kiwi they are still a bit of a novelty. They were the first to greet me at Kensington Palace. A family shared their peanuts with me so I could get really friendly with the eager little fellows. I digress, Kensington Palace is a royal ...
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