Historic Royal Palaces

We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world

We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world

Queen Elizabeth II holding a Leica camera about to take a photograph while attending the Royal Windsor Horse show

Life Through a Royal Lens

01 June – 29 October 2023

New to Hillsborough Castle for 2023 - Life Through a Royal Lens, a photography exhibition exploring the Royal Family's relationship with the camera.

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Explore what's on at our palaces

The Imperial State Crown, part of the Crown Jewels
Things to see

See the Crown Jewels

Visit the spectacular new Crown Jewels exhibition at the Tower of London in the Coronation year.

Open

Tower of London

Allow one hour

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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A mantua dress superimposed with names of designers on a plain red background
Things to see Exhibition

Crown to Couture

See Crown to Couture, the blockbuster exhibition of 2023 and discover how the trailblazing fashion of 18th-century nobility has inspired today’s iconic red-carpet looks.

Until 29 October 2023

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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A Tudor knight holding a lance riding a white horse
Events Families

Henry VIII's Joust

Experience the thrill of the Tudor joust as the country's greatest knights battling it out at Hampton Court Palace.

02 - 06 August 2023

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Discover the Crown Jewels

Discover the world-famous collection of treasures including more than 100 objects and over 23,000 gemstones.

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Family visiting Tower of London

Join as a member

Enjoy a range of member benefits including unlimited adventures at our magnificent palaces, access to an exciting events programme and discounts in our shops and restaurants. 

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The Gunpowder Plot Immersive by Layered Reality showing Tom Felton as Guy Fawkes

The Gunpowder Plot

Travel back in time and experience history like never before in this thrilling new immersive experience created by Historic Royal Palaces and Layered Reality.

rooches and other jewellery decorated with bright stones and shaped like crowns and other royal symbols lay on a dark blue cloth

Shop 24/7 online

Discover beautiful commemorative souvenirs and unique gifts inspired by our palaces.

Browse our online shop
A low angle view of the White Tower looking north, September 2007. Framed against a blue sky with white clouds. A leafy tree overhangs the frame on the right of the image. The White Tower was begun in the reign of William the Conqueror (1066-87) and completed by 1100. The fortress was originally faced with huge blocks of pale marble-like Caen stone imported from Normandy. In 1636-8 the external appearance of the White Tower was significantly altered with the replacement of much of its cut-stone work and window surrounds with Portland stone. The primary role of the White Tower was as a fortress and stronghold but it also served as a royal residence and as the setting for major governmental and ceremonial functions.

Become a custodian of British history

Sponsor a stone in the iconic White Tower at the Tower of London. Looking for that extra special gift? Sponsor a stone for a friend or loved one, giving them something uniquely personal.

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A brightly coloured medieval wall painting showing Saint Michael the Archangel (the 'Byward Angel') weighing the souls of the dead

Behind Closed Doors at the Tower of London

Discover Tower secrets that are usually off-limits to the public with Google Arts & Culture. From the medieval Byward Angel to a stunning depiction of Jane Grey’s final hours, explore the Tower’s unique collection in incredible detail online.

Get involved

We are an self-funding charity and there are several ways you can support us.

Conservator scanning the ceiling

Make a donation

A donation can make a real difference in keeping the spirit of the palaces alive for the future, for everyone. 

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.

A family visiting Hampton Court Palace in the Great Hall

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Enjoy unlimited adventures in some of the most magnificent palaces ever built.