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British Sign Language Digital Visitor Guide

For deaf and hard of hearing visitors

For deaf and hard of hearing visitors

Hold the stories of Hampton Court Palace in your hand and experience history where it really happened with the British Sign Language digital visitor guide.

The guide is on a mobile-phone sized touchscreen and is self-led. It is free to use and included in your palace ticket.

When

Available


Ticketing information


Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Where do I collect my guide?

Collect your visitor guide from inside the Undercroft Shop, located in Base Court. When you enter the palace go to the far left of the first courtyard and you will see a sign for the Undercroft. Please ask for a BSL visitor guide.

The entrance to the Undercroft (GF291A) 5 April 2018, looking east. An ornate sign advertising audio guides stands on the right of the stone archway entrance.

A Choice of Two Tours

Henry VIII’s Kitchens

Explore the hustle and bustle of Henry VIII’s Kitchens with Joint-Chief Curator Tracy Borman and discover what it took to feed the vast court in Tudor times. This tour takes around 25 minutes.

Georgian Story

Step into the world of the court of George II and Queen Caroline. You’ll discover the public stories and private lives of the Georgian monarchs who lived at Hampton Court Palace in the 18th century. This tour takes around 30 minutes.

How to use your BSL Digital Guide

Watch the video for instructions on how to use your BSL digital guide.

An Introduction to the BSL Digital Tour

Hampton Court is a tale of two palaces; Henry VIII’s Tudor palace and the beautiful Baroque apartments built for the Stuart and Hanoverian monarchs. This guide contains all the information you need from some of our palace experts to ensure you enjoy your visit.

EXPLORE WHAT'S ON

  • Things to see

Haunted Gallery and Processional Route

Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the State Apartments.

  • Open
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Included in palace admission (members go free)
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  • 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)
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  • 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)
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