How much does it cost to become a member of Historic Royal Palaces?
Individual - £45
Joint - £67
Family group - £86 (2 named adults and their children up to a max 6)
Family One Adult - £57 (1 adult and their children up to a max 6)
How much does it cost to renew your membership?
We have frozen last year's prices for our renewing members, saving you even more money.
Individual - £43
Joint - £65
Family group- £83 (2 named adults and their children up to a max 6)
Family One Adult - £56 (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, by post or at any of the palaces.
Online: 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
In person: You can join at any of the palaces and in return you'll be given your membership pack and card.
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 (Please note that there is no discount available on stamps, batteries, box set DVD's, collectable coins, alcohol and sale merchandise)
• 10% discount in HRP catering outlets (Please note that there is no discount available on alcohol)
• Use of the private Members’ Room at Hampton Court Palace
Do I have to pay for membership events?
We have a range of members' events, some of which are free and some which we charge for. Please see a full list of our events here. You're able to purchase some of our events online, please use your login details and click 'continue shopping' to buy member tickets for events.
Please note that all members have been assigned a new membership number. Your exisiting membership number will still work for reference purposes until your next renewal. If you're not sure if you have a record of your new membership number yet then please call 0844 482 7788 to find out what it is.
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 |
£45 |
£86 |
| Single visit |
Individual |
Family |
| Tower of London |
£21.45* |
£60.50* |
| Hampton Court Palace |
£17.60* |
£47.30* |
| Banqueting House |
£5.00 |
N/A |
| Kensington Palace |
£16.50* |
N/A |
| Kew Palace |
Joint ticket with Kew Gardens |
N/A |
*Ticket price includes a voluntary donation.
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 able to give Historic Royal Palaces members discounted entry to Kew Gardens with the voucher issued by the Membership team.
HRP members receive a voucher for discounted entry on joining and it entitles each named member entry to Kew Gardens for just £10. The voucher is subject to terms and conditions which can be found on the reverse. As an individual or family one adult member you'll receive one voucher and as a joint or family member you'll receive two vouchers per membership year, accompanied children under 16 go free to the 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’.
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 - £45
Joint - £67
Family group- £86 (2 named 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 - £57 (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 student or senior membership category?
No, there is no such categories 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 I have to name the second adult on the membership?
Yes, joint and family memberships have to have a named second adult and only the named members are allowed to use the membership card. It is not an open membership.
Do you have a life membership category?
Yes, we now have two life membership categories which are Individual (£800) and Joint (£1550). Please call 020 3166 6327 for further information or email us at members@hrp.org.uk.
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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.
We will post you (the buyer) a gift membership pack which you can then present to the recipient. The gift membership pack includes a gift redemption card and voucher that will need to be completed and returned to us by the recipient. Alternatively the redemption card and voucher can be handed in at the ticket office at any of the palaces by the recipient when they wish to start their twelve months of membership.
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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 day entry tickets bought directly from Historic Royal Palaces can be used to upgrade towards a membership. Tickets for palace events can't be used.
Please send your completed 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 – 1 adult day ticket
Joint – 2 adult tickets
Family – 2 adults and up to 3 children’s tickets
Family one adult – 1 adult ticket and up to 3 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 0203 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.
Does my membership card allow me to skip the queues?
Your membership enables you to skip the long ticket queues and head straight to the palace entrance with your membership card. Please note that there might sometimes be queues that you'll need to join at the palace entrances whilst the security teams check bags, tickets and membership cards. The palace staff work hard to ensure that these queues move very quickly. Please also take note that there may also be queues to get into popular exhibitions at each of the palace, for example the Crown Jewels.
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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. Make a donation now
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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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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
