Hampton Court Palace ice rink
5 December 2020 to 17 January 2021
Prepare to be swept away by the seasonal atmosphere of Hampton Court Palace this Christmas as the ice rink returns for another year.
Please help us maintain the wonderful home of Henry VIII by visiting
Please help us maintain the wonderful home of Henry VIII by visiting
Update 27 November: In line with government guidance, Hampton Court Palace is closed until 2 December, but our gardens are open at the weekends only. We will reopen the palace on 5 December. Please read our FAQs
Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens.
5-13 December - Wednesday-Sunday: 10.00 – 16.30. Last admission: 15:30 (15.00 slot).
16 December - 3 January - Daily: 10.00 – 16.30. Last admission: 15:30 (15.00 slot).
24-26 December - Closed
Magic Garden
5-18 December - Saturday-Sunday
19 December - 3 January (except 24-26 December) - Daily
10.00-15.00. Last admission: 15.00. Gates close 15.45. The Maze remains closed.
Please check for information on closures and notices.
Explore Hampton Court Palace and the magnificent gardens. Pre-booking and tickets are required for entry to the gardens. (Dogs are not permitted within the palace gardens unless they are registered assistance dogs.)
Magic Garden admission
Non-members require an admission ticket to enter the Magic Garden so that we can meet social distancing guidelines. Magic Garden only tickets are not available. Pre-booking is essential.
Tickets (excl donation):
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. Directions
Keep the family entertained with a day out at Hampton Court Palace. Book your tickets and arrival time online (members go free).
5 December 2020 to 17 January 2021
Prepare to be swept away by the seasonal atmosphere of Hampton Court Palace this Christmas as the ice rink returns for another year.
Take time to explore and relax in these world-renowned gardens without the usual crowds.
Weekends only
Hampton Court Palace
Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
Explore the Privy Garden, now restored to its former glory and complete with its intricate Tijou Screen.
Weekends only
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Meet mysterious beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace.
Weekends only
Hampton Court Palace
Last admission 15.00
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Join us online from the palaces for a special service of Nine Lessons and Carols to celebrate the festive season.
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 December
Enjoy a big helping of festive spirit as the Festive Fayre returns to the magical Hampton Court Palace this winter.
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John Blanke was a royal trumpeter in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and remains the only black Tudor for whom we have an identifiable image.
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