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Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources

Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources

Self-led visits

A self-led school visit to Hampton Court Palace includes:

  • Allocated time slot for your Palace admission, including all visitor routes open on the date.
  • Access to the gardens, excluding the Magic Garden and the Maze.
  • Pre-visit email including two teacher planning passes.
  • Lunchrooms (subject to availability) for key stages 1-4.
  • New: Self-led trails for key stages 1-3.

What's not included?

  • Sessions - can be booked at an additional cost.
  • Magic Garden - Currently closed to groups, please check back for updates.

Prices

Autumn 2021 - Summer 2022

Domestic students

Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15 (KS 1-4): £4.10
Age 16+ (KS 5+): £5.70

International students - Including activity trail
 
Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15: £6.10
Age 16+: £7.70

Teachers and adults

Up to agreed ratios: Free
Adults for 1:1 assistance: Free
Additional adults: £23.30

Term dates

Visits available Wednesday - Friday during UK term time.

Autumn 2021

Self-led visits available
08 September - 17 December

Sessions available
06 October - 10 December

Spring 2022

Self-led visits available
05 January - 01 April 

Sessions available
05 January - 01 April

Subsidised rates are not available during UK school or bank holidays. We are operating timed entry slots to support social distancing. School entry slots will be available from 10:15-13:45.

Adult to student ratios

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 and 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. 

To support social distancing we will ask classes to break up into smaller, supervised groups with a maximum of 10 students whilst inside the palace spaces.

Terms and conditions Safeguarding

Sessions

Our 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 selection of sessions for UK schools linked to a range of subjects for all key stages, including SEND.

These are available at an additional cost and each session can cater for a maximum of 35 students.

Choose a session

Visiting safely

Please read our current safety procedures for keeping you safe on your visit.

In order to best support you and your group we will also provide:

  • Essential information packs for your group leader, including the most up-to-date health and safety information.
  • Timed entry slot for your school to help you stay in your school 'bubble'.
  • Flexible booking terms, allowing you to move your visit within the academic year if needed.
  • Teacher planning passes to allow two teachers to visit and plan your day.

Make a booking

Bookings for autumn 2021 - spring 2022 are now open. 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

Booking request form

Complete the form and email it to the schools team at [email protected]

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Useful resources

Key information and guides to support your school visit.

Essential visit information Possible risks and hazards Security information What to see and do On the day information

Payment and terms of booking

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.

  • Your invoice will be attached to your confirmation email. Payment details can be found on your invoice.
  • Our preferred method of payment is by BACS.When making payment please ensure you quote your account number and your school/company name. If possible, send us remittance advice.
  • Payment is due six weeks prior to visiting. Extra tickets must be purchased on the day at standard group rates.
  • Bookings with less than six weeks' notice require immediate payment. The cancellation and amendment deadline is 5pm on the day after the booking is confirmed.
  • We regret that no refunds can be given for cancellations or amendments made less than six weeks in advance of your visit. This includes non-arrivals on the day.
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19): We are able to reschedule visits to allow for local lockdowns and other challenges arising from Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please see our full terms and conditions for more information.
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