Explore the home of Henry VIII, his wives and children with an admission ticket to Hampton Court Palace
Visit and explore the rooms where Henry VIII's marriages changed the course of history. Discover atmospheric corridors, where Tudor ghosts are still said to wander.
Then experience a second palace — a baroque masterpiece built for William III and Mary II — its spectacular views and ornamental gardens providing a fascinating glimpse of Stuart and Georgian privilege.
Explore Hampton Court Palace
- Things to see
Great Hall
Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Henry VIII's Kitchens
Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Haunted Gallery and Processional Route
Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the State Apartments.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Great Watching Chamber
Discover Henry VIII’s State Apartments and the battle for power at the Tudor court in the Great Watching Chamber.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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William III's apartments
Enjoy the beautiful State Apartments and private rooms of William III and Mary II at Hampton Court Palace as part of your visit.
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- In line with palace opening hours
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Tours and talks
Audio guide tour
Explore the palace as a film set with our Film and TV Location tour. Hold the stories of Hampton Court Palace in your hands with an audio guide tour.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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The Chapel Royal
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens and see Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours, in the Chapel Royal.
- Open Wednesday - Saturday
- 10:00 - 16:00
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Hampton Court Gardens
Take time to explore and relax in these world-renowned gardens and find our free entry Garden Open Days dates.
- Open in line with palace opening hours.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Wolsey Closet
Explore this hidden Tudor space that is thought to be the only surviving room of Cardinal Wolsey's apartments.
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- In line with palace opening hours
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Fountain Court
Designed by Christopher Wren, explore the elegant baroque architecture of Fountain Court.
- Open in line with palace hours.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Cumberland Art Gallery
Discover masterpieces by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, van Dyck, and more at the Cumberland Art Gallery at Hampton Court Palace.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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The Maze
Lose yourself in the most famous maze in the world. The Hampton Court Maze is still baffling visitors after 300 years.
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- 10.00 - 16.00
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Council Chamber
Experience history in the making in one of the most private spaces in the Tudor palace of Hampton Court.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Pond Gardens
Discover the sunken gardens created for Henry VIII and transformed by Mary II.
- Open in line with palace opening hours
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Chocolate Kitchens
Explore the Chocolate Kitchens of Hampton Court Palace, which have been painstakingly restored after almost 300 years.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Tours and talks
British Sign Language Digital Visitor Guide
For deaf or hard of hearing visitors, discover more about Hampton Court Palace with the British Sign Language self-led digital visitor guide. Included in admission.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Chapel Court
Explore an opulent Tudor pleasure ground in the inner precincts of Hampton Court Palace.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Privy Garden
Explore the Privy Garden, now restored to its former glory and complete with its intricate Tijou Screen.
- Open in line with palace opening hours
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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The Wilderness
Wander through this treasure of the Hampton Court Gardens, which was once Charles II's formal pleasure garden and is now a wild meadow.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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Royal tennis at Hampton Court
Learn more about the favourite game of Henry VIII at the Royal Tennis Courts at Hampton Court Palace.
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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The Rose Garden
Discover an abundance of colour in the grounds of the historic Tudor buildings at Hampton Court Palace.
- Open in line with palace opening hours
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
Seasonal offers and events
- Exhibition
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The Indian Army at the Palace
Explore the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace in the early 20th century, through a new exhibition of previously unseen objects, photographs, film and personal stories.
- Until 29 September 2024
- In line with palace opening hours
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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