Eating

The Tiltyard Café

The Tiltyard is a self-service coffee and deli bar situated in a bright, open-plan setting. Enjoy hot and cold drinks, seasonally inspired lunches, fresh sandwiches and lunch deals especially for kids.

Opening times

• Summer (March to October)
  10:00-18:00
• Winter (November to February)
  09:30-16:30

The Privy Kitchen Café

Situated at the heart of the palace, the Privy Kitchen is an ideal spot for a quick bite to eat mid-visit. The Privy Kitchen Café serves a variety of hot drinks, sweet treats, Tudor-style pies and warming soups daily.

Opening times

• Summer (March to October)
  10:00-17:30
• Winter (November to February)
  10:00-16:30

The Fountain Court Café

Enjoy elegant dishes and afternoon teas served directly to your table in this refined restaurant setting.

Opening times

• Summer (from 28 April until 9 September 2018) 
  10:00-17:00
• Winter
  Closed (from 10 September 2018)

Picnic in the gardens

Enjoy a picnic in the iconic gardens of Hampton Court Palace. Bring your food and a comfortable blanket from home, and enjoy this unique picnic location with plenty of space for the kids to run around. 

• Picnickers must have a valid Palace admission ticket to access the formal gardens, but picnicking in the informal gardens (such as the Tiltyard Garden, Rose Garden and Wilderness) is free of charge.