Tower of London

Ceremony of the Keys
The Ceremony of the Keys is the traditional locking up of the Tower of London and has taken place each and every night, without fail, for at least 700 years.  

We currently have no member dates for the Ceremony of the Keys but you can still apply to attend on another date.  You can apply in writing directly to the Ceremony of the Keys office, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB, to attend a date open to the general public. 

Hampton Court Palace

Meet a State Apartment Warder in the Members' Room
Date: 1 March - Tours will take place at 11.00 and 14.00
The tours will give you an experts’ guide of what there is to see and do at the palace.  If you would like to attend one of the new member tours please contact the membership office on 020 3166 6327.

Lunchtime lectures Hampton Court Palace, Members’ room (unless stated otherwise)
14 February - SOLD OUT - Alex Gaffikin, Interpretation Manager, Kensington Palace

Price: £5, including light lunch refreshments
Time: All talks start at 12.00 in the Members' Room at Hampton Court Palace
Ask the questions you’ve always wanted to and then stay on for an informal lunch.

Book club
The book club has become one of the stalwart events for members each month. We have had some brilliant debates over the course of the year and I am very much looking forward to welcoming more members along. 

Date: 15 February

The meetings start at 18.30 and are held in the Clore Centre at Hampton Court Palace. Please email members@hrp.org.uk if you would like to be part of the group and receive emails about the books we are discussing. 

Ghost tours
Date: 31 October – 4 March. Fridays and Sundays, 19.00
Price: £25
Hear spine-chilling stories and experience the eerie atmosphere of Henry VIII’s State Apartments. Are you brave enough for the infamous Haunted Gallery? Tours are for over 12s only.  Numbers for tours are strictly limited and advance booking is essential. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.

Kensington Palace

Please be aware that Kensington Palace will be closed from 4 January 2012 to 25 March 2012 inclusive. This is because the building project will be completing and we will be preparing the palace for re-opening on 26 March 2012. The Orangery will be open as normal during this period.

Kew Palace