Seasonal ideas for groups: 2010
Henry VIII: celebrations throughout the palace include 'Henry's wedding', Tudor cookery, ‘Henry VIII’s tapestries revealed’ exhibition
Young Henry VIII exhibition
Opened in 2007, this exhibition explores the younger Henry VIII’s life, during his marriage to Katherine of Aragon and his relationship with the royal advisor, Cardinal Wolsey. The story continues in 2010 throughout the Tudor palace. Click here to learn more.
Lower Orangery Garden
This newly restored area of the south gardens re-opened, displaying many exotic plants and recreating the stunning displays first introduced some 300 years ago by avid horticulturalists William III and Mary II. Click here to learn more.
Contact us for availability and details.
Group admission – the easy way!
Visit the dedicated group travel desk in the main ticket office on arrival. All coach drivers and Blue Badge Guides bringing groups to the palace are admitted free.
Guides and tours at the palace
Costumed guides
Costumed guides can be found throughout the palace to offer a flavour of its extensive and intriguing history.
Audio guides
Included in the admission price, audio guides are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean and Japanese. They can be collected from the Information Centre in Clock Court.
Private guided and themed tours
The Hampton Court Palace Guild of Guide Lecturers can be booked for themed visits. Click here to download our booking form. Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.
Special interest tours
We offer a programme of themed tours, each led by an expert guide, giving an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the history and events associated with Hampton Court Palace. Available tours include:
- The royal collection of art
- Life at the Tudor court
- Feeding the court
- Real Tennis at Hampton Court Palace
- The 1986 fire and restoration
- Caring for Hampton Court Palace
- Tapestries at Hampton Court Palace
- The historic gardens at Hampton Court Palace
