Hampton Court Palace, Gardens and Maze
Duration: 3 hours
Available in English
Overview
Meet Henry VIII and enter a living Tudor world encountering many of his courtiers along the way. Feel the heat in the vast Tudor Kitchens and the eerie chill of the Haunted Gallery and be awed by his Imperial Crown. Continue your visit in this magnificent riverside palace through the elegant Baroque apartments and beautiful landscaped gardens of William III and Mary II.
Included
Included
Entry to Hampton Court Palace, Gardens and Maze
Excluded
Excluded
Transport to and from the Palace
Excluded
Food and drink
Important information
Please Note:
Please select your chosen day of visit and if a timeslot is needed, please select one. Otherwise, you are free to enter at any time during entry hours.
Venue Information:
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU
Nearest Train Station: Hampton Court
Bus Routes: 111, 216, 411, 451, R68, 513
Planned closures:
24th to 26th of December
Nearest Train Station: Hampton Court
Bus Routes: 111, 216, 411, 451, R68, 513
Planned closures:
24th to 26th of December
Highlights
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Hampton Court Palace is a story of two palaces: a Tudor palace magnificently developed by Cardinal Wolsey and later Henry VIII, alongside a Baroque palace built by William III and Mary II.
Tudor Palace and Henry VIII
Henry VIII had more than 60 houses, but, none were more important to him, nor more sumptuously decorated, than Hampton Court Palace. Today you can visit Henry’s Apartments, see his stunningly recreated Imperial Crown in the Royal Pew before sneaking below stairs to visit his vast Tudor Kitchens where 200 cooks, sergeants, grooms and pages worked to produce over 800 meals a day for the hungry household.
Baroque Palace and William & Mary
The splendid apartments of William and Mary who ruled jointly at the end of the 17th century are a beautiful and elegant reminder of the decadent Baroque period. They offer tremendous views of the magnificent gardens.
The Magic Garden
Discover a self-contained family focused walled garden with every feature designed to be climbed upon, including a jousting arena, tiltyard towers and a fire breathing dragon. An outdoor delight for children and families introducing history through play whilst engaging with nature.
There is much more to see such as the Georgian Apartments, the Triumphs of Caesar by Andrea Mantegna and our costumed interpreters.
Food Festival: 24th - 26th August
Visit Hampton Court Palace and enjoy the annual Food Festival, where there will be more delicious street food to graze on than ever before, plus amazing pop-up bars serving tasty tipples, refreshing craft beers and exquisite wines. With over 150 fantastic brands and producers filling the palace grounds, you'll be able to get your hands on everything from mouth-watering cheeses and sausages to brownies and churros.
The Food Festival is included in palace admission, so you can explore the home of Henry VIII at your leisure before, or after, a little indulgence!