Next day delivery to W8
Personalised ID Cards in Kensington
Personalised ID for the galleries, museums, embassies, shops and schools of Kensington, with every card printed in full colour on both sides and sent next day.
Kensington ID cards
ID for Kensington’s cultural quarter
In November 2016 the Design Museum reopened on Kensington High Street, moving from Shad Thames into the former Commonwealth Institute, a Grade II* listed 1960s building. It joined a stretch of W8 already known for Kensington Palace, Holland Park and a cluster of galleries and cultural organisations.
Venues like these employ far more people than visitors see: gallery assistants, educators, curators, conservators, security officers, café teams, freelance installers and volunteer guides. Many work different hours in different parts of the building, and some only appear for a single exhibition.
Personalised ID cards help keep track of everyone. We print each card with the person’s photo, name and role, and can colour-code by department or access zone so front-of-house teams know at a glance who should be behind a gallery door.
Every card is printed in full colour, and the reverse can carry building rules, an emergency number or the dates of a temporary contract.
Passes for installers, freelancers and volunteers
Exhibition changes bring in technicians, art handlers and contractors for a few days at a time. A dated visitor or contractor card in a distinct colour makes temporary access obvious and easy to withdraw.
Volunteer guides and stewards can have their own design too. For short events, see our event badge printing; for everyday staff, our ID card printing service.
Museums
Staff, curator and educator ID for museums and galleries in W8.
Volunteers
Personalised cards for volunteer guides and stewards.
Contractors
Dated passes for exhibition installers and art handlers.
Embassies
Staff and visitor cards for diplomatic and consular offices.
Retail
Name cards for shops and department stores on the High Street.
Hotels
Front-desk, housekeeping and concierge ID for local hotels.
Schools
Staff, pupil and visitor cards for independent and state schools.
Care
Clear ID for carers visiting homes around Kensington.
ID for carers and home-help staff in W8
Many Kensington residents receive care at home, and carers need ID that’s easy to check at the door of a mansion block or mews house.
We print carer cards with a large photo and the carer’s name and agency in clear type. A verification number on the back lets residents, porters or families call to confirm a visit.
Your design stays on file, so new carers can be added whenever they join. Each card is printed and sent out on next day delivery.
Personalised on both sides
Each side is printed in full colour and can be personalised. Cultural venues often put a gallery map reference or access zone on the back, while hotels add their address and a lost-card return line.
Outline your order
Let us know quantities, single or double-sided printing, and your deadline.
Speak with a designer
After you order, a member of the design team contacts you about the layout.
Next day to W8
Cards are checked, packed and dispatched for next day delivery to Kensington.
Elegant cards for distinguished venues
An ID card is often the first thing a visitor notices about your staff. It should look as good as the building.
We can match your venue’s brand colours and typeface, use a restrained layout with plenty of white space, and keep the photo and name clear. Access colours can be subtle bands rather than loud blocks.
Send your logo or existing design and we’ll prepare a proof. Approved designs are kept on file for future staff and new exhibitions.
Design already prepared?
Order custom plastic ID cards online. If an exhibition opens this week, our next day ID card printing page explains how to get passes to W8 in time.
Organisations of every size can see our ID cards for business.
How much do personalised ID cards cost in Kensington?
Your price depends on quantity, one or two printed sides, and the card type. Delivery to Kensington is next day.
Larger orders cost less per card, so issuing a whole team or exhibition crew together is usually best value. Send us your numbers through the enquiry form and we’ll quote.
You can also see how it works before ordering.
Couldn’t credit these guys enough – Just so thoroughly helpful and the cards are flawless. Thank you Ziggy! You went the extra mile for us!
Amy Milton
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Request your Kensington ID card quote
Tell us about your venue or team and we’ll take care of the design and printing.
ID card questions from Kensington
Common questions from venues, offices and schools in W8.
Can we issue temporary passes for exhibition installers?
Yes. We can print dated contractor passes in a separate colour, so temporary access is obvious and easy to collect back at the end of a project.
Can cards match our venue's branding?
Yes. Send us your brand colours, typeface and logo and we’ll design around them, then send a proof for approval.
Do volunteers get different cards from staff?
They can. Many venues use a separate design or colour for volunteers so visitors know who to approach for help.
Can you deliver to Kensington the next day?
Yes. Next day delivery is available across W8 once your proof is approved.
Can I discuss our order by phone?
Yes. Ring 0203 026 0565 at any time. Phone support is available 24/7.
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Planning ID for a large venue?
If you manage ID across departments, volunteers and visiting contractors, tell us about your venue below and we’ll help you design a system that works.
Covering Kensington and west London
We deliver across W8, including Kensington High Street, Holland Park and the streets around Kensington Palace. Nearby, we also print ID cards for Hammersmith, Belgravia and Chelsea.
See our London ID card service, event badge printing and plastic card printing, or return to the ID Cards and Lanyards homepage.
Next day delivery
Nationwide delivery
Full colour, double-sided printing
24/7 phone support
