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History and stories


Explore the wonders of this majestic building, and the stories behind them

Discover some of Hampton Court’s sights and stories, whether you plan to visit or just want to learn more about this enchanting palace and its history.
Hampton Court Palace Garden

History of Hampton Court Palace


A history of Hampton Court Palace's development and a timeline of some of the palace's most significant events:

Palace people


Explore 'Palace people' for profiles, stories and little-known facts about some of England’s famous monarchs and interesting characters associated with Hampton Court Palace.

Monarchs often associated with the palace:


Interesting characters associated with the palace:

Historic hotspots


Visit the 'Historic hotspots' where dramatic events in the history of Hampton Court Palace unfolded:

Ghosts stories

Discover 'Ghost stories' from Hampton Court Palace


Palace highlights


Visit 'Palace highlights' and discover why these are not to be missed at Hampton Court Palace:

Exhibitions


Exhibitions and interactive displays at the palace:

   
More stories and characters...


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Explore the collections


Discover some of the palaces' treasures, both those on display and those in storage, through images, stories and films. Find out more >

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