Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Updated 2 July. Following government guidance, some of the outdoor spaces at Hampton Court Palace are now open Wednesday-Sunday. Palace interiors will reopen 17 July. The Magic Garden and Maze remain closed. Please read our visit information
In light of the government announcement that UK schools will close, and Historic Royal Palaces decision to close Hampton Court Palace until further notice, we have taken the decision to cancel all school visits for this academic year. We are in the process of contacting all those groups affected. Should you have any questions please do feel free to contact us: [email protected].
Please be aware that we are currently experiencing a very high volume of enquiries via phone and email and it may take longer than normal for us to respond to your query.
A self-led school visit to Hampton Court Palace includes:
What's not included?
All school group admissions must be booked in advance, we recommend booking at least two months in advance as dates do sell out quickly. Payment is due six weeks before visiting.
Autumn 2019 – Summer 2020
Domestic students
Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15 (KS 1-4): £3.95
Age 16+ (KS 5+): £5.55
International students (Including activity trail)
Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15: £5.95
Age 16+: £7.45
Teachers and adults
Up to agreed ratios: Free
Adults for 1:1 assistance: Free
Additional adults: £21.80
Early Year Foundation Stage = 1:4 (free adult spaces up to 1:2)
Key Stage 1 (age 4-7) = 1:5
Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 (age 7-15) = 1:10
Key Stage 5 and up (age 16+) = 1:15
SEND groups can determine their own ratios.
Groups with an inadequate number of accompanying adults may not be admitted.
SafeguardingOur curriculum-based sessions are led by expert presenters who bring the history of the palace to life through lively, interactive learning opportunities.
We offer a wide selection of sessions linked to a range of subjects for all Key Stages, including SEND. For international schools we offer an international schools tour.
These are available at an additional cost and each session can cater for up to 35 students.
Digital missions
Digital missions are a self-led activity for Key Stage 2 groups.
Challenge your pupils to navigate and observe the palace spaces while solving challenges on a tablet device.
Choose from The Clerk's Fantastic Feast, The Ambassador's Secret Assignment or The Architect's Design Dilemma.
Choose a sessionAutumn 2019
Self-led visits open
Wednesday 04 September – Friday 20 December
Sessions available
Monday 09 September – Friday 13 December
Spring 2020
Self-led visits open
Monday 13 January – Friday 03 April
Sessions available
Monday 13 January – Friday 03 April
Summer 2020
Self-led visits open
Monday 20 April – Friday 17 July
Sessions available
Monday 20 April – Friday 10 July
Subsidised rates are available for weekdays during UK term time only, not school or bank holidays.
Email your booking request form to the schools team at: [email protected] Further enquiries? Please ring 020 3166 6646 for more information.
Download and complete the appropriate form and email it to the schools team.
Key information and guides to support your school visit.
After receiving your booking request we will email you with a confirmation invoice which must be paid in advance of your visit and according to our payment terms.
Our preferred method of payment is by BACS. Payment details can be found on your invoice. When making payment please ensure you quote the invoice number and if possible your school/company name.
For queries - email our finance teamContact us on +44 (0) 20 3166 6646 to make a payment. Please have ready your event and invoice reference number, name of cardholder as it appears on the card, card number, security code and expiry date.
Cheques should be drawn on a British bank and made payable to ‘Historic Royal Palaces’. Cheques should be sent to the Finance Department at Hampton Court Palace.
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