Information on opening hours and palace or route closures
Palace, Gardens and Tiltyard Café opening hours
Week commencing - 19 October
Monday 19th Closed
Tuesday 20th Closed
Wednesday 21st 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 22nd 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 23rd 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 24th 10:00-17:30
Sunday 25th 10:00-16:00
Last admission: 15:00
Monday 19th Closed
Tuesday 20th Closed
Wednesday 21st 10:00-17:45
Thursday 22nd 10:00-17:45
Friday 23rd 10:00-17:45
Saturday 24th 10:00-17:45
Sunday 25th 10:00-16:15
Last admission: 15:30
Monday 19th Closed
Tuesday 20th Closed
Wednesday 21st 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Thursday 22nd 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Friday 23rd 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Saturday 24th 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Sunday 25th 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Palace closures
Closed 24 February 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.
06 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.
From 28 November, 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.
26 October - 23 November: The Great Vine and Sunken Garden will be closed.
11-28 November: The Cartoon Gallery will be closed.
11-13 November: The Georgian Story will be closed.
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.
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.
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
15 and 16 January
13 and 14 March
08 and 09 May
18 and 19 September
15 and 16 October
14 and 15 November
26 December (Wilderness only)