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Highlights of Hampton Court Palace

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.

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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.

Portrait of a family enjoying the Great Hall. The son is pointing in the distance at something out of shot.

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
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • 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)
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • 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
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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.
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • 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
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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)
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  • Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
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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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