Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
All school group admissions must be booked in advance. Subsidised rates are available for weekdays during UK term time only, not school or bank holidays.
Dates sell out quickly so we advise booking at least 2 months in advance. Payment is due 6 weeks prior to visiting.
Bookings with less than 6 weeks notice require immediate payment. The cancellation & amendment deadline is 5pm on the day the booking is confirmed.
Adult to student ratios
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 will determine their own ratios
Groups with an inadequate number of accompanying adults may not be admitted.
Terms and conditions SafeguardingAutumn 2018 – Summer 2019
Domestic students
Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15 (KS 1-4): £3.95
Age 16+ (KS 5+): £5.55
International students (including your International Mission guide)
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: £20.70
Our school group admission rate includes:
What's not included?
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 wide selection of sessions 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 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 an iPad.
Choose from The Clerk's Fantastic Feast, The Ambassador's Secret Assignment or The Architect's Design Dilemma.
Choose a sessionAutumn 2018
Self-led visits open
Monday 03 September – Friday 14 December
Sessions available
Monday 10 September – Tuesday 4 December
Spring 2019
Self-led visits open
Monday 4 March – Friday 5 April
Sessions available
Monday 4 March – Friday 5 April
Conservation work to preserve the Tudor route will take place in January and February 2019. Please contact hamptoncourtlearning@hrp.org.uk to discuss booking requirements.
Summer 2019
Self-led visits open
Tuesday 23 April – Friday 19 July
Sessions available
Tuesday 23 April – Friday 12 July
Email your booking request form to the schools team at: hamptoncourtlearning@hrp.org.uk. 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. We cannot amend booking numbers after payment has been made. Extra tickets must be purchased on the day at standard group rates.
Our preferred method of payment is by BACS. Payment details can be found on your invoice. Email us to arrange payment.
Email to set up BACS paymentCheques 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.
Financial Accounting
Apartment 22
Hampton Court Palace
Surrey KT8 9AU
Contact 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.
We regret that we cannot give refunds for cancellations or amendments made less than six weeks in advance of your visit. This includes non-arrivals on the day.