Summer at Hampton Court Palace

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Summer at Hampton Court Palace

Come and join in the events at Henry VIII's favourite palace.

Costumed guides and a group a visitors

An event for everyone


All of these unmissable events are included in your palace admission ticket so make the most of your visit and come and be part of the story.

Henry VIII's wives

See our exciting new film featuring all six of Henry VIII's wives. The film is shown in the Buttery, just before the Great Hall in Henry VIII's Apartments, where you can also see portraits of each wife and learn more about their lives ... and fates. Click here to find out more >

View our Henry VIII's wives slideshow >

Live Tudor cookery

Selected weekends every month
Henry VIII's Kitchens are brought to life when the Tudor cooks experiment with traditional recipes, ingredients and cooking methods to prepare feasts fit for a king! Click here to find out more >

View our Henry VIII's Kitchens video >

Henry VIII's Crown of State!
A recreation of Henry VIII's crown - worn by subsequent monarchs and not seen since it was melted down by Oliver Cromwell - is on display in the Royal Pew at Hampton Court Palace 10:00-16:00 (12:30-13:30 on Sundays). Please note that as it is in the Royal Pew, the crown will not be on display when there are additional Chapel services (i.e. weddings or funerals). See our special announcements page for information about any known services.

A living Tudor world


Henry VIII: heads and hearts
Come to the King's finest palace and experience the splendors 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 >  

If you are a teacher or booking on behalf of an education group, please click here >

Video: Click here to watch the trailer »

Message board: If Henry VIII was still alive today, but wasn't a king, what do you think he would be? A gangster, rock star or politician?. We would love to hear your thoughts. Click here to visit the message board >


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