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Historic Royal Palaces

We bring six extraordinary palaces and their stories to life

We bring six extraordinary palaces and their stories to life

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Discover beautiful and exclusive Christmas gifts from our Online Shop. Our curated selection includes decorations, winter warmers and toys for the little ones. Worldwide shipping available.

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Ice skates silhouetted against the Tower ice rink with Tower in the background
Events Families

Tower of London ice rink

Skate at London's most dramatic ice rink at the fortress beside the Thames — an unforgettable setting, day or night.

16 November 2019 to 5 January 2020 (excluding Christmas Day)

Tower of London

10:00-21:00 (11:00 on weekdays)

Separate ticket (advance booking required)

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The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I exhibition, showing curator Eleri Lynn looking at the Bacton Altar Cloth in a case. The Rainbow Portrait hangs in the background of the green exhibition space.
Things to see Highlights

See The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I

See the Bacton Altar Cloth, a rare survival of Elizabethan dress worn by Elizabeth I, and the iconic Rainbow Portrait at Hampton Court Palace.

12 October 2019 - 23 February 2020

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Portrait of Queen Victoria on a green background
Things to see Highlights

Victoria: Woman and Crown

Explore Queen Victoria’s private life behind her carefully-managed public image in this major new exhibition at Kensington Palace.

Daily until 05 January 2020

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Christmas tree lit up with lights in Clock Court at Hampton Court Palace at twilight

Christmas at Hampton Court Palace

Experience the magic of Hampton Court Palace at Christmas this season.

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Members go free

Escape to the past whenever you want when you join us today.

Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, a 10% discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.

Support us

We are a charity and there are several ways you can support us.

Volunteer with us

Volunteers support the palaces in many different ways. See what roles we have available and register your interest.

Great Hall Private Dinner

Hire a venue

Host your prestigious event at one of the greatest palaces ever built.

The White Tower exterior at the Tower of London under a blue, partially cloudy sky. Visitors can be seen exploring the grounds beneath the tower

Support us as a corporate partner

Enjoy unrivalled access to our incredible palaces, deliver stunning events and go behind the scenes providing ‘money-can’t-buy' experiences for clients and guests.