Palace and Castle Gardens in the UK: The 8 to Book

1.The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158Our pick

Review of Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea, with garden history, royal stories, afternoon tea, pricing, access, and practical tips.

“You should know the garden tour prior to the tea is more a park setting (with runners and dog walkers) than actual gardens with flowers. Our guide, Paul, is a treasure trove of knowledge with added humor, making it enjoyable as well as interesting. I believe I read in one of the reviews to wear comfshoes. I wore a pair of flats that are normally comfortable but for this tour in the park a pair of sneakers would have been more appropriate. The Palace tour is ca great add on as well.”

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2.Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 325 reviews · from $160

Walk Kensington Palace Gardens with a guide, then enjoy traditional afternoon tea, scones, sandwiches, and royal stories in London.

“Astrid was very knowledgeable! And so helpful taking our pics at key spots. She educated us on the etiquette of tea and how it all started. Tea at the Pavillion was excellent!”

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3.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

Review of the VIP Kensington Palace Gardens tour with Royal Tea, palace access, Princess Diana sites, expert guides, price, and practical tips.

“Wonderful experience. Mike was a great guide and encouraged questions. We had tea on the property and it was delicious and VERY filling.”

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4.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $155

Review of London’s Kensington Palace Gardens, Princess Diana statue, and Orangery royal high tea, with palace entry, price, timing, and tips.

“Mike was fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Kensington Palace & Gardens Royal Tea Experience! The service at The Orangery was 1st class and the tea delicious! Highly recommend!”

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5.Hillsborough Castle Gardens Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews

Explore 100 acres of Hillsborough Castle Gardens, from the restored Walled Garden to woodland, waterways, and family trails.

“Hillsborough Castle and its gardens are a wonderful combination of impressive architecture and picturesque nature. The castle exudes historic charm, while the gardens, with their lush greenery and colorful flowers, offer inviting tranquility and beauty. It’s a perfect place for relaxation and enjoying the outdoors.”

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6.Private Tour: Royal High Tea At Kensington Palace Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $272Top rated

Review of Kensington Palace’s private garden walk and Orangery high tea, with itinerary, food, price, guide tips, and practical advice.

“We didn’t go with our guide because we already had tickets to Kensington Palace so we just walked over to the Orangery for our high tea experience. Barbara (High Tea tour guide) came over and introduced herself and explained the high tea experience to us, she was so friendly. Thank you !”

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7.Entry Ticket to Eltham Palace and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Explore Eltham Palace near London, from Art Deco rooms and medieval halls to rose gardens, horses, playgrounds, and Capability Brown parkland.

“The history of the place was nice however there wasn't much to see.”

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8.Hillsborough Castle Gardens only Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Explore Hillsborough Castle Gardens in Northern Ireland, with formal beds, woodland, meadows, a lake, parking, and easy self-guided access.

“The staff are very welcoming. It’s quick check in scan ticket and go. The gardens are beautiful 🤩. Well maintained and very neat. It’s great you can get so close to the castle and the lake is great. Great for history lovers too. The cafe was alright. Could have been better? Yes. The hot chocolate was ok and some seats were dirty. But in the gardens it was nice very big space to explore. I recommend for above walk.”

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