The Orangery at Kensington Palace
It wouldnt be a trip to London without a leisurely afternoon tea. There are many great spots for afternoon tea around London, but one that I’ve always fancied is The Orangery at Kensington Palace. I love srtolling through the Kensington Gardens, which is a giant beautiful park surrounding Kensigton Palace.
The Orangery is a beautiful historic building adjacent to Kensington palace. Its a wonderful place to have afternoon tea while out walking in kensington Gardens. Casual attire.
The Orangery offers delicious scones and pasteries, finger sandwiches, and even regular meals. I’m in love with their Rooibos Breakfast Tea (Newby of London). The tea sandwichs are nicely done and you cant beat such a beautiful setting. And, if all that wasn’t enough, its one of the few places to get afternoon tea where casual attire is suitable. You can come in wearing sneakers and jeans, so its perfect for us casual (sloppy?) Americans
After you’ve had your fill of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes and pastries, then head outside and have a walk around the gardens. The garden immediately adjacent to the palace is sunken and beautiful when in bloom. I was disappointed that they cut down the tall hedge that used to surround it, but i suppose its more easily enjoyed by everyone now that it is wide open.
The palace and he grounds are currently undergoing some renovation and redesign, so parts are walled off and not open for viewing. The Gates of the palace are nice, but I am always reminded of the time when I was visiting on the anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, and seeing all the cards, flowers, and stuffed toys piled all around the fence. It was heart breaking and moving to see those and read them. Now it looks empty and bare. Its hard not to think about Princess Diana while being here for the royal wedding.
- Kensington Palace & gate
If you missed it, be sure to check out the rest of my London adventure featuring music, shopping, and a royal wedding.
Hammer No More The Fingers @ Notting Hill Arts Club
Strummerville and Frank Turner’s 1000th gig
The Airborne Toxic Event @ Koko London
Superhero band Justice Force 5 in Camden Town
London and Royal Wedding Souvenirs
by leighann
11 comments
Adele - yummy.
Paula D. - Gosh can it look any more scrumptious? Tea is a favourite splurge of mine.
Justice Force 5 [photos] Durham NC Concert Photographer - [...] Kensington gardens and Afternoon tea at the Orangery [...]
The Airborne Toxic Event [live] Durham NC Music Photography - [...] Kensington gardens and Afternoon tea at the Orangery [...]
Frank Turner concert photos [Durham NC and London Concert Photography] - [...] Kensington gardens and Afternoon tea at the Orangery [...]
London Bound - [...] Kensington gardens and Afternoon tea at the Orangery [...]
HNMTF @ NHAC | Music Photography - [...] Kensington gardens and Afternoon tea at the Orangery [...]
An American In London [Durham NC Lifestyle Photographer] - [...] Kensington gardens and Afternoon tea at the Orangery [...]
Adelaide - My favorite indulgence! Love that place. Hw did you get access after hours? It’s always packed with a long queue when I’m there.
Royal Wedding [Durham NC Lifestyle Photographer - [...] Kensington gardens and Afternoon tea at the Orangery [...]
Royal Wedding Souvenirs [Durham NC lifestyle photography - [...] Kensington gardens and Afternoon tea at the Orangery [...]