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Hampton Court Palace

Please help us maintain the home of Henry VIII

Please help us maintain the home of Henry VIII

Updated 19 December: In line with the latest government guidance, Hampton Court Palace and gardens will be closed from 20 December until further notice. Please note this also includes the ice rink and Magic Garden.

Explore Hampton Court Palace’s outdoor spaces and 60 acres of magnificent gardens. Relax with delicious takeaway food and drink from our café.

Opening times

From 20 December - Closed

Please check for information on closures and notices.

Tickets and prices

Explore Hampton Court Palace 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):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £12.50
  • Child: £6.20

Getting here

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. Directions

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Explore the gardens

Aerial view of a formal garden with green lawns on either side of a main path running towards the baroque palace. A fountain runs in the foreground at the centre of the path
Things to see

Hampton Court Gardens

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)

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The Privy Garden at Hampton Court Palace, showing bright planting and baroque architecture under a clear blue sky
Things to see

Privy Garden

Explore the Privy Garden, now restored to its former glory and complete with its intricate Tijou Screen.

Closed

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Trees with autumn golden yellow leaves in the sunshine
Things to see

The Wilderness

Wander through this treasure of the Hampton Court Gardens, which was once Charles II's formal pleasure garden and is now a wild meadow.

Closed

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Two people, once dressed in Tudor costume.

Five brilliant history resources for home schooling

Discover curriculum-linked history resources for all Key Stages that will keep your kids learning about the Tudors, Victorians and more while schools are closed.

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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.

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Wedding photography in the Privy Garden

Weddings at Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace is simply one of the most stunning wedding venues in the country. Set amid acres of beautiful gardens, this magnificent Tudor palace is the perfect setting for your special day.

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How you can help

With a £100 million shortfall in our finances this year, and as a charity, we have never needed your support more. If you love the palaces and believe in what we do, please consider supporting us or by visiting our online shop.

Read more history and stories

Anne of Cleves painting

Anne of Cleves

Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of Henry VIII. Why did Henry marry her?

Aerial view of Great Fountain Garden at Hampton Court Palace showing Baroque East Front of palace

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty: a 500-year old royal pleasure palace.

Support us

As a self-funding charity, we urgently need your help to reduce the impact of the Coronavirus.

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Make a donation

Our palaces are expensive to maintain. We spent £32 million conserving and maintaining them in the last financial year. The running costs of Hampton Court Palace (with over 1390 rooms) are eye-watering. Please help us by giving what you can. Thank you.

Volunteer with us

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

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Become a patron

Step closer to history and join us for unique and amazing events as a patron of Historic Royal Palaces.