Information on opening hours and palace or route closures
Palace, Gardens and Tiltyard Café opening hours
Week commencing - 09 November
Monday 9th Closed
Tuesday 10th Closed
Wednesday 11th 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 12th 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 13th 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 14th 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 15th 10:00 - 16:00
Last admission: 15:00.
11-28 November: The Cartoon Gallery will be closed. 11-13 November: The Georgian Story will be closed.
Monday 9th Closed
Tuesday 10th Closed
Wednesday 11th Closed
Thursday 12th Closed
Friday 13th Closed
Saturday 14th Closed
Sunday 15th Closed
Monday 9th Closed
Tuesday 10th Closed
Wednesday 11th 10:00 - 16:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 16:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Thursday 12th 10:00 - 16:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 16:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Friday 13th 10:00 - 16:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 16:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Saturday 14th 10:00 - 16:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 16:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Sunday 15th 10:00 - 16:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 16:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Palace closures
Closed 24 February 2027
Closed 11 March 2027
The Chapel Royal
The Chapel Royal can be viewed only from The Royal Pew every day. The Chapel will remain open for services only.
18 November 2026: Closed all day.
Route closures
We may occasionally need to close routes temporarily or at short notice for maintenance or safety. Some spaces in the palace have restricted access or are closed whilst we carry out essential conservation works. Please see dates and information below.
03 and 10 December: The Great Fountain Garden will be closed, but with barriers in place to allow access between The Wilderness, East Gate and The Privy Garden.
Throughout December, much of Hampton Court Palace is transformed into the Winter Palace experience. For visitors who prefer to explore the Palace’s history without the festive displays, a selection of historic routes will remain available.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
Until 03 January, much of Hampton Court Palace is transformed into the Winter Palace experience. For visitors who prefer to explore the Palace’s history without the festive displays, a selection of historic routes will remain available.
11-15 January: Henry VIII's Kitchens will be closed.
16-22 January: There will be no fire in Henry VIII's Kitchens.
11-22 January: Georgian Story (Queens State Apartments) will be closed for high level cleaning.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
01 March–16 April: Privy and Pond Gardens closed for accessible pathway installation.
22-26 March: Kings State Apartments will be partially closed for high level cleaning. Kings Guard Chamber to Kings Eating Room will remain open to visitors.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
01 March–16 April: Privy and Pond Gardens closed for accessible pathway installation.
12-23 April 2027: The Georgian Story is closed.
Gardens open days
The gardens will be open for free entry on the following dates throughout the year, with no tickets or pre-booking required. Entrance to the Palace, the Maze and the Magic Garden will still require a ticket.
Bikes and dogs (unless they are trained assistance dogs) are not permitted.
2026
21 and 22 November
26 December (Wilderness only)
2027
16 and 17 January
13 and 14 March
08 and 09 May
18 and 19 September
16 and 17 October
13 and 14 November
26 December (Wilderness only)