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So many ways to spend your day.

Plan a day out at one of the historic royal palaces and take in some of the excellent activities, exhibitions, events and displays put on for visitors. Many are included in the price of your ticket.

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Current events

  1. Tower of London admission
    Tower of London admission
    Tower of London
    (Every day)
    Book your tickets online for the Tower of London
    Buy tickets now
  2. Young Henry VIII exhibition
    Young Henry VIII exhibition
    Hampton Court Palace
    (Every day)
    Meet the 'pin-up' prince before he became fat old Henry and find out how Catherine of Aragon and Cardinal Wolsey helped shaped his reign.
  3. Story of the Palace exhibition
    Story of the Palace exhibition
    Hampton Court Palace
    (Every day)
    Find out how the palace changed and developed over the centuries in this fascinating exhibition about the building.
  4. Hampton Court admission
    Hampton Court admission
    Hampton Court Palace
    (Every day)
    Buy your tickets in advance online to beat the queues and save money.
    Buy tickets now
  5. Kensington Palace admission
    Kensington Palace admission
    Kensington Palace
    (Every day)
    Buy your tickets in advance online to beat the queues and save money.
    Buy tickets now
  6. The Royal Kitchens at Kew

    New!

    The Royal Kitchens at Kew
    Kew Palace
    (18 May 2012 - 30 September 2012)
    Explore this exciting, permanent addition to the Kew Palace experience. Included in palace admission.
  7. Friday lates

    New!

    Friday lates
    Kensington Palace
    (11 May 2012 - 20 July 2012)
    Explore the palace at night and take part in exclusive activities.
  8. The Wild, the Beautiful and the Damned

    New!

    The Wild, the Beautiful and the Damned
    Hampton Court Palace
    (05 April 2012 - 30 September 2012)
    A temporary exhibition about the story of beauty, debauchery and decadent art at the late Stuart Court.
  9. British Sign Language tours
    British Sign Language tours
    Kensington Palace
    (26 March 2012 - 31 December 2012)
    (On selected days)
    Discover more with a British Sign Language interpreter at Kensington Palace
  10. Diana: glimpses of a modern princess

    New!

    Diana: glimpses of a modern princess
    Kensington Palace
    (26 March 2012 - 02 September 2012)
    See a special selection of dresses worn by Diana, the Princess of Wales.
  11. Victoria Revealed

    New!

    Victoria Revealed
    Kensington Palace
    (26 March 2012 - 31 December 2012)
    Discover the life and reign of Queen Victoria - in her own words.
  12. Live Tudor cookery
    Live Tudor cookery
    Hampton Court Palace
    (01 January 2012 - 31 December 2012)
    (Selected weekends each month)
    Come and watch the chefs prepare a feast fit for a king.
  13. Audio Guide
    Audio Guide
    (05 July 2011 - 01 January 2014)
    Discover the Tower with one of our multimedia guides and experience four different tours
  14. Royal Beasts
    Royal Beasts
    Tower of London
    (22 April 2011 - 31 December 2012)
    Discover the mesmerising history of the exotic creatures who found a home at the Tower.
  15. Power House
    Power House
    Tower of London
    (25 March 2011 - 31 December 2012)
    (Every day)
    A fascinating exhibition about the history and stories of the national institutions founded at the Tower.
  16. Young Henry VIII exhibition
    Young Henry VIII exhibition
    Hampton Court Palace
    (01 January 2011 - 31 December 2012)
    Come to Hampton Court Palace and meet the 'pin-up' prince, before he became fat old Henry VIII!
  17. Descriptive Sessions
    Descriptive Sessions
    Tower of London
    (27 September 2010 - 27 September 2012)
    Descriptive tours of the Jewel House and White Tower for visually impaired visitors. Included in general admission price.
  18. Historical re-enactments at the Tower of London
    Historical re-enactments at the Tower of London
    Tower of London
    (01 May 2010 - 31 December 2012)
    Enjoy costumed interpretation and historical special events.
  19. British Sign Language tours (Tower of London)
    British Sign Language tours (Tower of London)
    Tower of London
    (10 January 2010 - 01 October 2012)
    (On selected days)
    Discover more with a British Sign Language interpreter at the Tower of London on selected dates.
  20. The Ceremony of the Keys
    The Ceremony of the Keys
    Tower of London
    (01 January 2010 - 31 December 2012)
    Each night, the Yeoman Warders and military guard lock the outer gates of the Tower and deliver the keys to the Resident Governor

Forthcoming events

  1. Salacious gossip tours
    Salacious gossip tours
    Hampton Court Palace
    (08 April 2012 - 25 May 2012)
    (For 18 years and over only)
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  2. Sunday evening tours
    Sunday evening tours
    Kew Palace
    (15 April 2012 - 23 September 2012)
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  3. Georgian dinners
    Georgian dinners
    Kew Palace
    (26 April 2012 - 23 August 2012)
    (Selected dates only)
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  4. Late night opening
    Late night opening
    Hampton Court Palace
    (07 May 2012 - 03 September 2012)
    (First Monday of every month)
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  5. A Gambling Man
    A Gambling Man
    Hampton Court Palace
    (23 May 2012 - 23 May 2012)
  6. Jubilee - A view from the crowd
    Jubilee - A view from the crowd
    Kensington Palace
    (24 May 2012 - 04 November 2012)
  7. Queen Victoria 24 May early bird tour
    Queen Victoria 24 May early bird tour
    Kensington Palace
    (24 May 2012 - 24 May 2012)
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  8. The Diamond Queen: Elizabeth II and her people
    The Diamond Queen: Elizabeth II and her people
    Tower of London
    (24 May 2012 - 24 May 2012)
  9. Archaeology Weekend
    Archaeology Weekend
    Tower of London
    (26 May 2012 - 27 May 2012)
    (Free event)
  10. History of Victorian Cakes
    History of Victorian Cakes
    Kensington Palace
    (26 May 2012 - 26 May 2012)
    (Adult learning tasting session)
  11. Whitehall Palace
    Whitehall Palace
    Banqueting House
    (28 May 2012 - 28 May 2012)
  12. The Concertante of London
    The Concertante of London
    Banqueting House
    (29 May 2012 - 29 May 2012)
  13. Wigs and Hair in the 18th Century
    Wigs and Hair in the 18th Century
    Kew Palace
    (29 May 2012 - 29 May 2012)
  14. Experience the Art of Gilding
    Experience the Art of Gilding
    Tower of London
    (31 May 2012 - 31 May 2012)
  15. Facing Beauty
    Facing Beauty
    Hampton Court Palace
    (31 May 2012 - 31 May 2012)
  16. Family learning - June half-term holidays
    Family learning - June half-term holidays
    Kensington Palace
    (02 June 2012 - 10 June 2012)
    (Family learning activities)
  17. Jubilee Garden Party
    Jubilee Garden Party
    Hampton Court Palace
    (02 June 2012 - 02 June 2012)
  18. Jubilee Family Fun
    Jubilee Family Fun
    Tower of London
    (03 June 2012 - 09 June 2012)
  19. Capturing Beauty
    Capturing Beauty
    Hampton Court Palace
    (04 June 2012 - 04 June 2012)
  20. The Blackhawk Chorus
    The Blackhawk Chorus
    Banqueting House
    (04 June 2012 - 04 June 2012)
  21. Sound Art
    Sound Art
    Banqueting House
    (06 June 2012 - 09 June 2012)
  22. The making of a monarchy for the modern world
    The making of a monarchy for the modern world
    Kensington Palace
    (06 June 2012 - 08 June 2012)
  23. Hampton Court Palace Festival
    Hampton Court Palace Festival
    Hampton Court Palace
    (14 June 2012 - 23 June 2012)
  24. Crowning Glory
    Crowning Glory
    Tower of London
    (16 June 2012 - 16 June 2012)
  25. Unhealthy Histories
    Unhealthy Histories
    Hampton Court Palace
    (18 June 2012 - 18 June 2012)
  26. Vale & Laing sing Schumann
    Vale & Laing sing Schumann
    Banqueting House
    (18 June 2012 - 18 June 2012)
  27. Her Majesty, Mrs Brown
    Her Majesty, Mrs Brown
    Kensington Palace
    (20 June 2012 - 20 June 2012)
    (Adult learning screening)
  28. Queen Victoria 20 June Accession Day tour
    Queen Victoria 20 June Accession Day tour
    Kensington Palace
    (20 June 2012 - 20 June 2012)
    Buy tickets now
  29. Romancing the Stone
    Romancing the Stone
    Tower of London
    (21 June 2012 - 21 June 2012)
  30. Victorian photography workshop
    Victorian photography workshop
    Kensington Palace
    (23 June 2012 - 23 June 2012)
    (Bookable childrens workshop)
  31. Stories and Secrets at Kew Palace
    Stories and Secrets at Kew Palace
    Kew Palace
    (26 June 2012 - 26 June 2012)
  32. The Body of Queen Anne
    The Body of Queen Anne
    Hampton Court Palace
    (28 June 2012 - 28 June 2012)
  33. A London Concert
    A London Concert
    Banqueting House
    (02 July 2012 - 02 July 2012)
  34. The Rover
    The Rover
    Hampton Court Palace
    (02 July 2012 - 08 July 2012)
    Buy tickets now
  35. RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
    RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
    Hampton Court Palace
    (03 July 2012 - 08 July 2012)
  36. Summer Roof Tours
    Summer Roof Tours
    Hampton Court Palace
    (05 July 2012 - 26 July 2012)
    Buy tickets now
  37. The Kensington Palace Party
    The Kensington Palace Party
    Kensington Palace
    (07 July 2012 - 08 July 2012)
    (Free event)
  38. Palace to host London 2012 Olympic Cycling Time Trials
    Palace to host London 2012 Olympic Cycling Time Trials
    Hampton Court Palace
    (01 August 2012 - 01 August 2012)
  39. Open air theatre
    Open air theatre
    Kensington Palace
    (15 August 2012 - 21 August 2012)
  40. Fun fridays - crafts at Kensington
    Fun fridays - crafts at Kensington
    Kensington Palace
    (17 August 2012 - 17 August 2012)
    (Family learning activities)
  41. Fun fridays - crafts at Kensington
    Fun fridays - crafts at Kensington
    Kensington Palace
    (24 August 2012 - 24 August 2012)
    (Family learning activities)
  42. Fun fridays - crafts at Kensington
    Fun fridays - crafts at Kensington
    Kensington Palace
    (31 August 2012 - 31 August 2012)
    (Family learning activities)

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