What's on at Hampton Court Palace in April 2011?

Experience the sights and smells of the Tudor kitchens and join the happy King as he shows his mastery of the rules of courtly love

Press release

EVENTS

Tudor cookery
Hampton Court Palace
1-3 April, 22-25 April, 29 April – 2 May
Which recipes rumbled a Tudor tummy? Come in from the cold, be warmed by the fire in our Tudor kitchens and experience for yourself first-hand the smells and sounds of 500 years ago as our intrepid team of Tudor cooks experiment with recipes, ingredients and cooking methods to prepare a feast fit for a king.

TOUR - LIMITED TIME ONLY
National Garden Scheme evening tours
Hampton Court Palace
27 April
Experience the magnificent formal gardens of Hampton Court on this tour which takes place after the palace is closed to the public.

Tickets £8each* **
To book tickets call 01483 211 535 or visit www.ngs.org.uk.
Advanced booking essential
*Ticket price does not include entrance to Hampton Court Palace
**Ticket price includes a glass of wine

MOTHER’S DAY
Florimania – myths and legends
Hampton Court Palace
1-3 April
Indulge someone you love on Mothering Sunday weekend and take them to see the beautiful flower arrangements by the Surrey arm of NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) in the stunning apartments that once belonged to Mary II. Afterwards stroll through the breathtaking formal Privy Garden or wonder through the Wilderness where spring time bulbs will be making an appearance.

The birth of a King
Hampton Court Palace
22-25 April
Expect merrymaking and celebrations on a grand scale as the King waits to find out if at last he has been granted his dearest wish, a baby boy to succeed to the throne of England. Henry VIII’s Kitchens will be at full swing, preparing for the happy event! Live costumed interpreters will bring the palace to life this Easter and there is even the chance to meet the King himself.

EASTER & MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Courtly love
Hampton Court Palace ��
29 April - 2 May
Henry VIII has found the love of his life. Join the happy King as he shows his mastery of the rules of courtly love and chivalrous romance, to win the heart of Jane Seymour. Whilst the King works up an appetite wooing the young Jane, his cooks are preparing a feast for him in the Tudor Kitchens. Live costumed interpreters will bring the palace to life this Easter and there is even the chance to meet the King himself.

Notes to editors

All events and materials are included in the general admission ticket price for each palace unless stated otherwise that a separate ticket is needed.

All events are subject to change, please check www.hrp.org.uk for up-to-date information on prices, opening times and details on event booking.

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Prices from 1 March 2011

_Palace	_Adult	_Conc	_Child	_Family
_{Historic Royal Palaces Memebrship (free admission to the palaces for a year)}	_{£43.00 (1 adult) £65.00 (2 adults)}	_n/a	_n/a	_{£56 (1 adult) £83 (2 adults)}
_{Tower of London*}	_£19.80	_£17.05	_£10.45	_£55.00
_{Hampton Court}_Palace*	_£15.95	_£13.20	_£8.00	_£43.45
_{Kensington Palace*}	_£13.75	_£12.10	_£6.90	_TBC
_{Banqueting House*}	_£5.50	_£4.40	_Free	_n/a
_{Kew Palace*}	_£5.83	_£4.95	_Free	_n/a

*All individual ticket prices include a voluntary donation

NB: ticket for Kew Palace does not include admission ticket to Kew Gardens which must also be purchased.

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.

We receive no funding from the Government or the Crown, so we depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, volunteers and sponsors.

These palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, and we manage them for the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

We believe in four principles. Guardianship: giving these palaces a future as long and valuable as their past. Discovery: encouraging people to make links with their own lives and today’s world. Showmanship: doing everything with panache. Independence: having our own point of view and finding new ways to do our work. http://www.hrp.org.uk/ registered charity number 1068852 -ends-

What's on at Hampton Court Palace in April 2011?

What's on at Hampton Court Palace in April 2011?

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