Highlights of Hampton Court Palace
Discover the home of Henry VIII
Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry's Great Hall and Tudor kitchens, and discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II. Explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens and the popular Magic Garden adventure playground.
Visit
Opening times
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:00-17:30
Thursday 10:00-17:30
Friday 10:00-17:30
Saturday 10:00-17:30
Sunday Closed
Last admission: 16:30.
09-18 October 2024: The Great Fountain Garden will be closed. All other gardens at the palace will remain open.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday Closed
Last admission: 17:15
Check our opening times page for all closures before you visit.
The palace will be closed on 13 October 2024.
Tickets and prices
Explore Hampton Court Palace. Pre-booking is recommended and ticket prices are different for peak and off peak visits.
Dogs are not permitted within the palace, courtyards or gardens unless they are trained assistance dogs.
Ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £27.20
- Child age 5-15: £13.60
Getting here
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. Directions
Find out how to get here, which includes both public transport and car parking options.
Enjoy a great day out
Keep everyone entertained with a day out at Hampton Court Palace.
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
26 October - 03 November
Discover the magic behind Henry VIII's haunted palace.
Included in your ticket
- Things to see
The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms
Discover the oldest rooms at Hampton Court Palace and meet the ordinary men and women who enabled the Tudor court to exist and flourish.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Haunted Gallery and Processional Route
Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the State Apartments.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Great Hall
Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
What's on
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
Discover a winter wonderland with over 100 artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace.
- 06-08 and 13-15 December 2024
- 10:00-17:00 (The palace closes at 16:30)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace ice rink
Get your skates on and glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink this festive season.
- Daily: 22 November 2024 - 05 January 2025 (excluding Christmas Day)
- 09:30-20:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
- Events
- Tours and talks
Deaf-Led Guided Tours
Discover the Tudor Routes of Hampton Court Palace on a Deaf-led tour with John Wilson and Heritage Interpretation.
- 15 November and 18 December 2024
- 13:00 - 15:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Free (advance booking required)
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A Model of Queenship
Lady Elizabeth's Summer with Katherine Parr at Hampton Court
Tracy Borman travels back to 1544, when Elizabeth spent a happy summer at Hampton Court Palace watching her beloved stepmother, Katherine Parr act as Regent. This visit would have an enduring impact on the young princess.
New Feet for an Old Bed
Using Heritage Science to Conserve Queen Caroline's State Bed
Work on Queen Caroline’s much-loved State bed, which we care for on behalf of the Royal Collection Trust, continues at Hampton Court Palace and our attentions are now drawn to protecting the feet of this priceless historic object.
"I am always in constant awe of everything inside and outside of the palace and I always look forward to my next visit."
-Palace Member
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