Visit planner


Things to see and do for 1, 2 and 3 hour visits

We recommend you allow at least 3 hours for your visit to Hampton Court. Our friendly staff in the Information Centre in Clock Court can assist you in planning your time. However, here are some possible ideas to help you get the most out of your visit to the palace.
Visit planner

If you only have...


1 hour

2 hours

  • Enjoy Henry VIII's Apartment and the display in the Council Chamber (35 mins)
  • The Tudor Kitchens (20 mins) 
  • Enjoy Young Henry VIII exhibition (20 mins)  
  • Visit William III's Apartments (25 mins) 
  • Visit Mary II's Apartments (20 mins) 

3 hours

  • Enjoy Henry VIII's Apartment and the display in the Council Chamber (35 mins)
  • The Tudor Kitchens (20 mins) 
  • Enjoy Young Henry VIII exhibition (20 mins)  
  • Visit William III's Apartments (25 mins) 
  • Visit Mary II's Apartments (20 mins)  
  • Discover the Georgian Private Apartments (20 mins) 
  • Discover The Story of the Palace (20 mins)
  • Unearth The Story of the Gardens (20 mins)

  

More to see and do


And if you're staying longer don't miss:

For further information about our live interpretation and special events download one of our current or forthcoming daily programmes below.


Downloadable Resources

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    Order of Service - summer 09
    (Adobe PDF, 757KB)

    Hampton Court Palace orientation leaflet 2009
    (Adobe PDF, 980KB)

    Hampton Court Palace Gardens
    (Adobe PDF, 250KB)