Essential information for visiting Hampton Court Palace
Visit essentials
Tickets and prices
Explore Hampton Court Palace. Pre-booking is recommended and ticket prices are different for peak and off peak visits.
Dogs are not permitted within the palace, courtyards or gardens unless they are trained assistance dogs.
Ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £27.20
- Child age 5-15: £13.60
Opening times
01 March - 30 March 2024
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00. Last admission: 15:00.
Please check our opening times page for temporary route closures and palace closures before a visit.
Getting here
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. Directions
We offer all the essential facilities to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.
- Map
- Toilets
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Free audio guide
- Baby changing facilities
- Dog owner guidance
- Hand washing and hand sanitiser facilities
Toilets open all with disabled access:
- Wilderness
- Base Court
- Fountain Court
- The Kitchen Garden
- Please note visitor toilets are located within the ticketed site. The nearest public toilets can be found at Hampton Court station.
Breastfeeding is welcome throughout our palace and our team are always on hand should you need any further assistance.
We do everything we can to ensure disabled visitors enjoy the full palace experience.
Accessible parking on-site (10 bays), carer tickets and a digital BSL guide are available.
All our food is seasonally inspired and freshly prepared.
The Tiltyard Café: indoor and outdoor seating and serving hot or cold food options, with drinks, pastries and cakes.
Wilderness kiosk: serving ice creams, snacks, tea and coffee.
Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence and its iconic inhabitants.
Our shops offer everything from souvenirs and gifts, to fine jewellery. You can also shop online.
There are special offers and discounts for groups of 15 people or more.
Meal deals and private guided tours are also available (subject to availability).
Bookings are now open for the 2023-24 academic year.
Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.
What to see on your visit
For your visit to Hampton Court Palace, we recommend at least three hours to discover the spectacular rooms and gardens but you'll probably want to stay longer!
What to see on your visitFood and drink
Visit our cafés and enjoy tasty options from a selection of drinks, sandwiches, salads, hot meals and cakes. Child menu options also available.
Food and drink at the palaceHampton Court Palace map
Hampton Court Palace visitor map
Audio guide
Grab a free audio guide and join curators, historians and conservators as they share fascinating stories and hidden secrets of Hampton Court Palace. Included in palace admission.
Audio guide tourBritish Sign Language Digital Visitor Guide
Discover more about Hampton Court Palace with the British Sign Language self-led digital visitor guide. Included in palace admission for BSL users.
British Sign Language Digital Visitor GuideGot a question?
Browse our frequently asked questions to help plan your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions Visit safelyExplore Hampton Court Palace film locations
Explore Hampton Court Palace film locations
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EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- Events
- Easter
- Families
Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt
Join the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt around the gardens and enjoy some springtime family fun.
- 23 March – 14 April 2024
- 10.00 - 17.30
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Events
- Things to see
Tulip Festival
Our Tulip Festival returns for another year this spring, with more bulbs than ever before.
- 15 April - 06 May 2024
- 10:00 - 17:30
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Events
- Families
Artisan Fayre
Discover artisan products and unleash your creativity at Hampton Court Palace this May.
- 17 - 19 May 2024
- 10:00-17:30
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)