Kensington Palace & Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason for Two

Kensington Palace was built in 1605. Many additions and developments were made by various monarchs over the years and the palace remains as a residence for members of The Royal Family. The Palace is currently being transformed as part of a £12 Million renovation project due to complete in 2011, Kensington Palace is now the Enchanted Palace!

At the heart of the Enchanted Palace journey is a quest for the seven princesses who once lived here. Their lives have been re-imagined as installations offering a fascinating interpretation of the palace's hidden stories. You must use your eyes and ears to find clues that reveal the identity of the elusive royal residents. Guided by an enchanted map, the advice of obliging palace guardians and a few helping hands, your search will take you to all the hidden corners of the State Apartments and lead to a glittering finale where you will at last meet the princesses face to face.

Bringing the Enchanted Palace to life are the palace guardians, our expert front of house team and professional actors, who provide a personal insight into the strange world of the palace.

Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason Restaurant invented by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (1783-1857), one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting. At first the practice was limited to the upper classes, but it eventually became so popular that tea shops and tea-rooms began opening for the enjoyment of the general public.

There is no better place to enjoy this wonderful English tradition than at St. James's Restaurant in the world renowned department store Fortnum & Mason. The store was founded in 1707 by William Fortnum, one of Queen Anne's footmen. During the 1700's Fortnum and Mason made a name for itself by selling rare teas and spices, not available anywhere else, much like today. The store offers a wide variety of luxury goods, but is possibly best known for its luxury food hall with rare delicacies and teas.

On the day of your visit please take your voucher/confirmation to the main entrance of Kensington Palace/St. James' Restaurant on the fourth floor of Fortnum and Mason's together with photo ID.

Available Monday to Saturday, opening times:

• Kensington Palace: 10.30am - 5.00pm (last admission at 4pm).
• Fortnum & Mason: 2.30pm - 5.30pm (last admission at 4.30pm).

The whole experience will last approximately 3 - 4 hours in total.

Please note pre-booking is essential. Dress code: Smart/Casual. Wheelchair access is available.

Please note that the Enchanted Palace at Kensington  Palace continues until 03 January 2012 after which the palace will close entirely until 26 March 2012 when a whole new, traditional representation will open.

Please note vouchers are valid for 12 months.

Full wheelchair access available to Fortnum & Mason. Kensington Palace welcomes all visitors and hopes to make everyone's day out enjoyable. However, as Kensington Palace is a historical building, there are some areas with difficult stairs and areas where wheelchair access is limited.

The State Apartments at Kensington Palace are on the first floor and unfortunately there is no lift available. Access to the State Apartments is by a shallow flight of 30 steps.

If you have any other means of physical disability, please contact our team before purchasing these vouchers to ensure we can cater for your needs. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Please note that your Kensington Palace ticket is for Enchanted Palace only - past displays such as the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, Diana Fashion and Style and The Last Debutantes are now closed.