Information on opening hours and palace or route closures
Palace and Gardens opening hours
The palace is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during autumn and winter.
01 November - 17 December
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
Last admission: 15:00
The East Front, Base Court and Clock Court will open until 18:00 on 01-03 and 08-10 December 2023 for the Festive Fayre. The palace will close at 16:00 on these dates.
Christmas Holidays, 18 December - 07 January 2024
Daily: 10:00 – 16:00 (closed 24 - 26 December)
Last admission: 15:00
Route closures
Base Court and Clock Court
On 29-30 November and 07 December, Base Court and Clock Court will be closed. Henry VIII's Apartments will be accessible during this time.
The King's State Apartments
The King's State Apartments will be closed 19-27 February 2024.
The Mantegna Gallery
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until 2026. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story / Queen's Apartments during this time.
Little Banqueting House
The Little Banqueting House will be closed until further notice.
Palace Gardens and Home Park closures
The East Front
On 29 - 30 November and 07 December, the East Front will be closed. The Privy Garden and Governors Gate Entrance/Exit will still be accessible.
20th Century Garden
The 20th Century Garden is closed until further notice.
EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
Shop bespoke handmade gifts in a unique festive setting.
- 01-03 and 08-10 December 2023
- 10:00-18:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Tours and talks
Audio guide tour
New for 2023: explore the palace as a film set with our new Film and TV Location tour. Hold the stories of Hampton Court Palace in your hands with an audio guide tour.
- Available
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
Great Hall
Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.
- Open
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)