How much does it cost to become a member of Historic Royal Palaces?
The prices below are valid until 31 March 2012.
Individual - £43
Joint - £65
Family group - £83 (2 adults and their children up to a max 6)
Family One Adult - £55 (1 adult and their children up to a max 6)
How much does it cost to renew your membership?
The prices below are valid until 31 March 2012. We have frozen last year's prices for our renewing members, saving you even more money.
Individual - £41
Joint - £63
Family group- £80 (2 adults and their children up to a max 6)
Family One Adult - £55 (1 adult and their children up to a max 6)
How can I join the membership scheme for Historic Royal Palaces?
It is quick and easy to become a member. You can join online, by phone or by post.
Online: Click here to join online today (you will be transferred to our ticketing partner's secure site) Debit/Credit card payment only. Please note that you cannot set up a direct debit online and only one membership can be purchased per transaction.
Phone: Call 0844 482 7788
Post: If you have picked up an application form when you visited one of the palaces and you wish to upgrade your day entry ticket then please attach the tickets to the form. You then need to provide payment for the remaining amount. If you need a form then please print a copy.
If you're a non-UK resident with an overseas address it is still possible to purchase a membership in exactly the same way as a UK resident. We are able to send out membership materials to international addresses but please do be aware that delivery times may be longer than to UK addresses. Please note that there is no shipping cost to deliver your membership pack and card.
What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Historic Royal Palaces' Membership includes these key benefits:
• Free & unlimited entry to all Historic Royal Palaces
• Welcome pack consisting of a storybook voucher ‘The Private Lives of Palaces' (rrp £9.99), subscription to the members’ magazine, free access to all palace exhibitions, car sticker and much more
• Exclusive invitations to member events which include rooftop tours of Hampton Court Palace, an evening with Alison Weir, access to Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London to name but a few (please take note that the events are extremely popular so book as early as possible to avoid disappointment!)
• 10% discount in HRP shops
• 10% discount in HRP catering outlets
• Use of the private Members’ Room at Hampton Court Palace
How much money will I save in becoming a member?
By joining as a member, you’re immediately saving money. The cost of membership covers entry into any of the palaces from the day you join as well as any future visits. Please see the ticket prices below to see how much you would save.
If you join the membership scheme and pay by Direct Debit that you will receive an extra 3 months for free. Please note that this is an ongoing payment and if you wish to not renew you need to let us know. This offer is for the first year only.
| Membership |
Individual |
Family |
| Unlimited access to the five palaces throughout the year |
£43 |
£83 |
| Single visit |
Individual |
Family |
| Tower of London |
£19.80* |
£55.00* |
| Hampton Court Palace |
£15.95* |
£43.46* |
| Banqueting House |
£4.80 |
unavailable |
| Kensington Palace |
£12.50* |
£34.00* |
| Kew Palace |
£5.00 |
unavailable |
*Ticket price includes a voluntary donation.
** Please note that the above membership prices are valid from 1st April 2011 until 31st March 2012.
Why do I have to pay the Kew Gardens entry fee to get to Kew Palace?
Historic Royal Palaces only manage the building and its footprint. The gardens in the immediate environs of the palace and the surrounding Kew Gardens continue to be managed by a separate organisation - the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Due to the strict Gift Aid laws imposed by HMRC, we are restricted by the amount of benefits we are able to give to members and the monetary value thereof. Under these provisions we are unable to give Historic Royal Palaces members free entry to Kew Gardens.
We do include a statement about the Kew Palace admissions as a caveat and it is on all of the membership literature ‘Entrance to Kew Palace is free as part of the membership subscription. However entrance to Kew Gardens is not included and must be paid for at the published rates’.
Please note that Kew Palace is seasonal and open for 6 months of the year. It re-opens 2nd April 2012.
Can I use Tesco Vouchers?
You can only exchange your Tesco Vouchers to Tesco Days Out Tokens. You can then buy a day entry ticket to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace or Kensington Palace. At the end of your visit to the palace of your choice you can then upgrade the tickets towards the membership cost. Please see
Membership upgrades for more information on upgrades. Please note that Tesco Vouchers can't be used for the full cost of the membership.
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What are the different categories for Historic Royal Palaces membership?
Individual - £43
Joint - £65
Family group- £83 (2 adults and their children up to a max 6, who are 5-15 years old and who all live at the same address only)
Family One Adult - £56 (1 adult and their children up to a max 6, who are 5-15 years old and who all live at the same address only)
What are the age limits of the family memberships?
Children who are 5-15 years old who live at the same address are covered under the family membership scheme. Children under the age of 5 go free.
Is there an OAP membership category?
No, there is no such category but if you are planning to visit frequently then you will definitely save money. Please refer to the ‘Membership costs’ section to see how you could start saving today.
Do you have a life membership category?
There is no such category at the moment but we hope to introduce one in the near future so please do either email us showing your interest or write to us and we will make sure that you receive information as soon as such a scheme is in place.
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Can I buy a gift membership?
To purchase a gift membership please call 0844 482 7788 or
buy online today. Alternatively you could
print a form and then post the completed form to us to process. Membership to Historic Royal Palaces is the perfect gift because it will save the lucky recipient money every time they visit one of the five fantastic palaces.
If you would like to
buy a gift membership online today then follow the normal membership process and you will be asked for the gift recipients details at the end of the process. We will post the gift membership pack directly to you so you can add a bespoke message and give the gift in person.
The gift membership pack includes a gift redemption card that will need to be completed and returned to us by the recipient or handed in at the ticket office at any of the palaces by the recipient when they wish to start their twelve months of membership. The permanent membership card will then be sent out to the recipient so they can start visiting straightaway once this redemption card has been received by the membership office.
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Membership upgrades
Can I use the tickets I have bought to upgrade to a membership?
You can upgrade your day entry ticket(s) towards a Membership on the same day of your visit. A valid ticket must be produced to be able to complete the upgrade. If you missed the opportunity of upgrading on the day of your visit at the palace you visited then you can send your membership form and tickets, along with payment, to address below within a maximum of two weeks.
Please note that only tickets bought directly from Historic Royal Palaces can be used to upgrade towards a membership.
Please send your complete forms (including payment minus the ticket amount) to, The Membership Office, Apartment 38, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU.
How many tickets can I upgrade towards each category of membership?
Individual – one adult day ticket
Joint – two adult tickets
Family – two adults and up to 6 children’s tickets
Family one adult – one adult ticket and up to 6 children’s tickets
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If you pay by Direct Debit then you will receive our extra 3 months offer, please note that this is for members paying by direct debit for the first year only.
To purchase membership by direct debit, complete the mandate on our joining form.
To renew membership by direct debit, complete the mandate on our renewal form.
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How can I renew my membership?
Please call 0844 482 7788 to renew over the phone. You can also renew at any of the palaces or print a form and return to The Membership Office, Apartment 38, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU.
If you pay by Direct Debit then you will receive our extra 3 months offer, please note that this is for members paying by direct debit for the first year only.
Don’t forget to upgrade or downgrade your membership category if necessary to cover the members under your membership. Children age 5-15 must be registered as members under family group or family one adult categories. Children age 16 or over at the time of renewal require their own individual membership. If you have any queries regarding your membership category please call the membership department on 0207 166 6327.
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I have lost my card - please can I have another?
Please either call us on 0844 482 7788 or email us at members@hrp.org.uk with your membership number, surname or post code and we will print a new card and send it as soon as possible.
I joined online but I would like to start visiting straightaway, what shall I do?
If you joined the membership scheme online then you should have received a confirmation email. We will post your permanent card and membership pack within 28 days. If you plan to visit one of the palaces before you receive your permanent card, your confirmation email will give you full access to all five palaces. Just bring it with you, along with the credit/debit card used to purchase your membership, and we will give you a temporary membership card that is valid for one month.
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Change of address
How can I update you of my change my address?
Please either call 0844 482 7788 or email us at members@hrp.org.uk along with your membership number, surname. Alternatively, please confirm your change of address by post (The Membership Office, Apartment 38, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU).
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Gift Aid
What is Gift Aid?
If you are a basic or higher rate UK taxpayer, the Gift Aid Scheme allows Historic Royal Palaces to reclaim a further 25p on every £1 of your membership. This really boosts our income – and doesn’t cost you a single penny extra!
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Visitor access
I need help with accessing the palaces. Where can I find some information?
Historic Royal Palaces welcomes all visitors and hopes to make everyone's day out enjoyable.
Click here for information about visitor access at the Tower of London
Click here for information about visitor access at Hampton Court Palace
Click here for information about visitor access to Kensington Palace
Click here for information about visitor access to Banqueting House
Click here for information about visitor access to Kew Palace
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Contact the membership team
Please call us on our membership telephone number on 0844 482 7788 or email us at members@hrp.org.uk. Alternatively, you can also write to us at: The Membership Team, Apartment 38, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU.
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How can I make a donation?
If you’d like to make an individual donation, thank you. Please give as much, or as little as you like, and don’t forget to sign your Gift Aid Declaration. There are many projects that represent Historic Royal Palaces’ key principles of Guardianship, Discovery, Showmanship and Independence and these would not have been possible without support from individuals. Click here to make a donation >
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Patrons
How can I find out about becoming a patron?
Annual support from patrons is invaluable in helping to ensure that we can give the palaces the care they deserve. Patrons of Historic Royal Palaces receive a number of exclusive benefits including unrestricted access to the palaces, invitations to openings, newsletters and much more. Click here for more information on becoming a patron >
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Kensington Palace is changing. Be part of its future. For more information on this exciting project, click the image above or
click here.
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.
If we have not covered a query that you have, then please either call us on 0844 482 7788 or email us at
members@hrp.org.uk.
Alternatively, please try any of the individual palace FAQ links below to see if they might help.
Click here for Tower of London FAQs
Click here for Hampton Court Palace FAQs
Click here for Banqueting House FAQs
Click here for Kensington Palace FAQs
Click here for Kew Palace FAQs
