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 10:00-16:00
Thursday 10:00-16:00
Friday 10:00-16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Last admission: 15:00.
05 - 14 February 2025: The east end of the Kings State Apartments are closed for conservation. The Cumberland Gallery will be closed until 19 February.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday 10:00 - 16:30
Temporary route closures are in place around the palace. Check our opening times page for all closures before you visit.
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.
Hampton Court Palace ticket prices (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.
February Half Term
15 February - 23 February 2025
Crack clues to save Elizabeth I this February half term at Hampton Court Palace.
Enjoy a great day out
Keep everyone entertained with a day out at Hampton Court Palace.
Included in your ticket
- 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)
- Families
- Things to see
The Magic Garden
Meet mysterious beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace.
- Closed (re-opens 15 - 23 February 2025)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Audio Guide Tour
Explore the palace as a film set with our Film and TV Location tour. Hold the stories of Hampton Court Palace in your hands with an audio guide tour.
- Available
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
What's on
- Easter
- Families
- Events
Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt
Join the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt around the gardens and enjoy some springtime family fun.
- 29 March - 21 April 2025
- Open in line with palace hours.
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
- Things to see
Tulip Festival
Our Tulip Festival returns for another year this spring, with more bulbs than ever before.
- 11 April - 05 May 2025
- 10:00 - 17:30
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Join us for a fun-filled celebration in the stunning setting of Hampton Court Palace in summer 2025.
- 01 - 06 July 2025 (RHS Members’ Days: 01 and 02 July)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
Members go free
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© Playground Entertainment / BBC Pictures
Film and TV locations at Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace set the stage for Tudor court intrigue in the BBC's Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, recreating events that might have happened within the palace walls.
Conserving Henry VIII's Abraham tapestries
Part III: Bringing the Circumcision of Isaac back to life
It's been nearly five months since conservation work started on Henry VIII's 'Abraham' tapestries, starting with the Circumcision of Isaac. And what a few months it's been!
Thomas Cromwell's fateful match-making
Hear from our experts on our blog
Tracy Borman explores the real history behind Thomas Cromwell's downfall, which forms the dramatic conclusion to Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.
"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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