Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens, London
Ground-level entry, lift access to all three floors, a step-free audio-guide route, hearing loops, wheelchairs and accessible tours support the main palace visit.
Jarvis Access status
Green — no significant concerns identified
Independent assessmentAll three visitor floors have lift access and the palace publishes a comprehensive step-free route with communication and mobility support.
Ground-level entry, lifts, a step-free audio route, hearing loops, wheelchairs, BSL and describer tours and companion admission support the principal visit. Two narrow doorways may not suit larger powered equipment and accessible parking must be arranged ahead, but a manual-wheelchair alternative is offered and no significant venue-wide barrier was identified.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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Two internal doorways on the Victoria route measure 790mm by 900mm and may not suit larger powered chairs or scooters; a limited number of manual wheelchairs is available. Accessible parking and taxi drop-off inside the grounds must be booked at least seven days ahead.
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