Essential information for visiting Hampton Court Palace
Visit essentials
Tickets and prices
Explore Hampton Court Palace. Pre-booking is recommended. Ticket prices change for peak and off-peak tickets.
Hampton Court Palace ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £28.00
- Child age 5-15: £14.00
Opening times
Monday 10:00-17:30
Tuesday 10:00-17:30
Wednesday 10:00-17:30
Thursday 10:00-17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00-17:30
Sunday 10:00-17:30
Last admission: 16:30.
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry: 17:15.
Check our opening times page for palace or temporary route closures before you visit.
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.
Plan your visit
Accessible parking on-site (10 bays), carer tickets and a digital BSL guide are available.
We offer all the essential facilities to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.
- Limited on-site car parking
- Map
- Toilets and accessible toilets
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Free audio guide
- Baby changing facilities
- Dog owner guidance
Toilets and accessible toilets:
- Wilderness
- Base Court
- Fountain Court
- The Kitchen Garden
Visitor toilets are located within the ticketed site. The nearest public toilets can be found at Hampton Court station.
Breastfeeding is welcome throughout our palace and our team are always available should you need any further assistance.
All our food is seasonally inspired and freshly prepared.
The Tiltyard Café: indoor and outdoor seating and serving hot or cold food options, with drinks, pastries and cakes.
Wilderness kiosk: serving ice creams, snacks, tea and coffee.
Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence and its iconic inhabitants.
Our shops offer everything from souvenirs and gifts, to fine jewellery. You can also shop online.
There are special offers and discounts for groups of 15 people or more.
Meal deals and private guided tours are also available (subject to availability).
Bookings are open for the 2024-25 academic year.
Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.
Plan your visit to Hampton Court Palace with information on booking a ticket, getting here, and exploring this 500-year-old historic building.
Video transcript
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What to see on your visit
For your visit to Hampton Court Palace, we recommend at least three hours to discover the spectacular rooms and gardens but you'll probably want to stay longer!
What to see on your visitHampton Court Palace visitor map
Food and drink
Visit our cafés and enjoy tasty options from a selection of drinks, sandwiches, salads, hot meals and cakes. Child menu options are available.
"We [enjoy]...picnics in the beautiful gardens, the maze, [and] especially playing in the magic garden."
-Palace Member
Ways to explore
Use our audio guides
Grab a free audio guide and join curators, historians and conservators as they share fascinating stories and hidden secrets of Hampton Court Palace. Included in palace admission.
Access audio tours on your device
Download our Visitor Guide
Access the audio tour and information about events and facilities for your visit, on your device through our Visitor Guide. Save the link to your home screen for a seamless experience while using the guide on-site during your visit.
BSL Digital Visitor Guide
Discover more about Hampton Court Palace with the British Sign Language (BSL) self-led digital visitor guide. Included in palace admission for BSL users.
Explore film locations
From Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story to The Favourite, Hampton Court Palace is the backdrop for some favourite TV shows and films.
Got a question?
Browse our frequently asked questions to help plan your visit.
Frequently asked questions Visit safelyExplore 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.
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Until 21 April 2025
- Open in line with palace hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Events
- Things to see
Tulip Festival
Our Tulip Festival returns for another year this spring, with more bulbs than ever before.
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Until 05 May 2025
- 10:00 - 17:30
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Families
- Events
The Big Bahooey
A day of serious nonsense for all the family this May half term bank holiday weekend.
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24 - 26 May 2025
- Open in line with palace hours.
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)