Hampton Court Palace
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.
Hampton Court Palace highlights include:
Tudor Palace and Henry VIII
When he died in 1547 Henry VIII had more than 60 houses, but – in the second half of his reign – none were more important to him, nor more sumptuously decorated, than Hampton Court Palace. Today you can visit as one of Henry’s courtiers, adorn a Tudor cloak to 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 banquets were prepared for 1,000 people at any one time. Discover Young Henry in the exhibition charting his relationship with his first Queen, Katherine of Aragon.
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 Gardens
Relax in over 60 acres of the beautiful Hampton Court Palace gardens that run down to the River Thames, featuring sparkling fountains, glorious displays of over 200,000 flowering bulbs and 750 acres of tranquil royal parkland.
There is much more to see such as the Georgian Apartments, the Triumphs of Caesar by Andrea Mantegna and our costumed interpreters.
Duration:
Passengers may leave at any time prior to closing
Meeting point:
Hampton Court Palace on the A308
Ending point:
Hampton Court Palace
Departures:
2023 Opening times: 17 April to 28 May From Wednesday to Sunday daily from 10am to 5:30 pm (last admission at 4:30pm). Closed: 06 May and 08 May. 29 May to 04 June daily from 10am to 5:30 pm (last admission at 4:30pm). 05 June to 23 July From Wednesday to Sunday daily from 10am to 5:30 pm (last admission at 4:30pm). Closed: 11 June. 24 July to 03 September daily from 10am to 5:30 pm (last admission at 4:30pm). 04 September to 22 October From Wednesday to Sunday daily from 10am to 5:30 pm (last admission at 4:30pm). 23 October to 29 October daily from 10am to 5:30 pm (last admission at 4:30pm).
Opening times for the remainder 2023 are to be confirmed.
Not Included:
Transportation to/from hotel, lunch
Additional Information:
Nearest station: Hampton Court Train Station.
The Palace has limited parking onsite.
Hampton Court Palace is closed May 6, May 8 and June 11.
Special closures at Hampton Court Palace:
Cumberland Art Gallery – November 23-27, 2015
Tudor State Apartments – January 4-8, 2016
Young Henry exhibition – January 11-22, 2016
Georgian rooms – February 8-12, 2016
Baroque Palace and some rooms in Kings Apartments – March 7-11, 2016
Refreshments are available for purchase.
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