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Join our Community Access Scheme

What is the Community Access Scheme?

The Community Access Scheme (CAS) offers free entry, practical advice and support to enable community groups to visit and explore Hampton Court Palace.

Who can join the Community Access Scheme?

We welcome community groups based in Surrey, Kingston, Richmond, Hounslow, Merton and Wandsworth, Sutton and Lambeth, especially those who would not normally visit the palace or see it as a place of interest for them.

What does the Community Access Scheme offer participating groups?

A compulsory Group Leader Training designed to inspire and support group leaders to plan and lead visits for their groups to the palaces.
Free tickets community groups the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace for up to one year.
Support from the Community Partnerships team to help group leaders engage their groups with the palace's stories, collections and historic spaces.
Discounted entry tickets for group members to return to the palace independently after their initial group visit.

When

Wednesday - Friday

Booking information

Group visits are welcome Wednesdays to Fridays. They must be pre-booked at least three weeks in advanced through the Community Partnerships team.

To book a place, please email [email protected].

Free (advance booking required)

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Working with communities

Our core programmes and projects create opportunities for people to meaningfully engage with our spaces and stories, inspiring everyone to feel a sense of belonging at our six wonderful palaces.

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