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Henry's palace

 

Explore Henry VIII’s most famous palace

Henry's Palace

Henry VIII's wonderful palace


Come and explore Hampton Court Palace and discover some of its hidden secrets. Find out what Henry was like as a handsome young man in the early days of his reign or learn what it takes to make a Tudor banquet fit for a royal wedding.


Henry VIII's Kitchens

Tudor cookeryNeed some ideas for your own special feast? Then watch Henry VIII's cooks create the most magnificent food in England.

Video: Watch the cooks at work »
Click here to find out more about Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace >


Young Henry VIII exhibition

Young Henry exhibitionExplore the early years of the dashing young King Henry VIII's reign. See the triumphs and tragedies through the eyes of those who shaped it - Queen Katherine of Aragon, Cardinal Wolsey and Europe's most eligible monarch, Henry himself.

Click here to find out more about the young Henry VIII exhibition >


Hidden Palace

What secrets lie hidden within the hidden palace?Explore the parts of the palace that not even Henry’s guests will get to see! Cuddle up with emperors, peer into Henry’s private apartments and discover traces of his ex-wives.

In pictures: Explore the hidden palace in our slideshow »

A living Tudor world


Henry VIII: heads and heartsCome to the King's finest palace and experience the splendours of his court. Take part in royal entertainments, fine tune your courtly charms and uncover the political and domestic dramas that plague our king. Click here to find out more >  

Video: Click here to watch the trailer »


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