Itinerary for Hampton Court Palace

We recommend at least three hours to discover the spectacular rooms and gardens!

Start by exploring the home of Henry VIII then discover the magnificent Baroque Palace in William III’s Apartments and the Georgian Story.

Pick up a free audio guide from the Undercroft Shop to guide you around the palace, including our Film and TV Location audio guide tour. A self-led British Sign Language Digital Visitor guide is also available. Look out for our friendly Palace Hosts who will be happy to answer any questions. 

Begin your journey in Base Court.

The Tudor Experience - up to 1 hour 30 minutes

Enter via the main entrance into Base Court.

Go left to enter into

Master Carpenter's court and follow the corridor down to the:

Tudor Kitchens  - 30 minutes
Transport yourself back to the heyday of royal cooking and entertainment.

Exit the Tudor kitchens and go right down the corridor, past the cellar to The Chapel Royal.

The Chapel Royal  - 10 minutes
Visit the spot where kings and queens have worshipped for almost 500 years.

Exit the Chapel Royal right and head towards Fountain Court.

Go right through the double doors and head back into Clock Court to the archway to enter

Henry VIII’s Apartments & his Crown - 40 minutes
Sit on a throne in England’s last great medieval hall before walking through the infamous Haunted Gallery.

You can also enter Henry VIII's apartments via this route

Enter Base Court and go straight ahead towards the archway. Turn left and up the stairs to enter Henry VIII's apartments.

The Baroque Palace

Enter from Clock Court. Take the King's staircase up to the first floor.

William III’s Apartments - 40 minutes
Explore both the state and private apartments of William III. The King's Guard Chamber, The Privy Chamber and the The Great Bedchamber.

Georgian story and the Queen's apartments - 30 minutes