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'Top ten' things to see and do

These sights are 'unmissable'

Access to these sights is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket, unless otherwise stated and is free for all members.

Hampton Court Palace

The Wild, the Beautiful and the Damned

The Wild the Beautiful and the Damned (c Private Collection)See portraits of Charles II’s mistresses, brought together at the palace for the first time in this temporary exhibition. Explore stories of love and lust and discover what life was like for court beauties who decorated the decadent world of Charles II. Contains adult content.

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Henry VIII's Great Hall 

 
The Great Hall is England’s greatest medieval hall and one of Britain’s oldest theatres. William Shakespeare’s company performed there in 1603-4.

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Young Henry VIII exhibition

Young Henry exhibitionMeet the 'pin-up' prince, before he became fat old Henry VIII, at our Young Henry VIII exhibition (included in your admission ticket). The exhibition includes paintings and interactive displays.

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The world famous Maze

Test yourself and get enjoyably lost in 'the most famous Maze in the history of the world'. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket. A 'Maze only' entry is also available.

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Tudor kitchens and live Tudor cookery

Built to feed the Court of Henry VIII, the kitchens were expected to provide meals for 600 people twice a day. See the kitchens today and experience the sights and smells of a real Tudor kitchen!

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A living Tudor world

Henry VIII: heads and heartsJoin Henry VIII's courtiers and hear about the much married King and his visits to Hampton Court Palace. If you are lucky you may even see the man himself...

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Family fun activities

We have a wide range of activities and tours to entertain families. Choose from family trails, our world-famous maze, costumed guided tours, live Tudor cookery and much much more.  

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Ghost family trail

A lady standing by a windowHow much do you really know about the spooky palace past? Collect our ghost family trail from the Information Centre and start investigating.


The Chapel Royal

The Chapel Royal ceilingThis beautiful chapel has been in continuous use for over 450 years and is open to palace visitors Monday to Saturday except when there are special services (weddings or funerals) and at Easter and Christmas. Visitors are welcome to attend religious services at The Chapel Royal on Sundays.

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Beautiful gardens

Wander through over 60 acres of beautifully maintained and internationally celebrated gardens at Hampton Court Palace. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket.

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