Restored to its 1702 glory
Restored to its 1702 glory
A privy, or private, garden has existed on the south side of Hampton Court Palace since the reign of Henry VIII.
The Privy Garden today is a restoration of William III's baroque Privy Garden of 1702. Our gardeners have restored the grounds using the original plant varieties and the hornbeam bower and statues were all part of the King's original design.
The wrought iron screens, designed and built by Jean Tijou for William III, stand at the river end.
The Privy Garden at Hampton Court is one of the most accurately reconstructed gardens because so much was recorded about the original in 1702.
William III died before the garden was completely finished, which meant all the gardeners and workmen were frightened of not being paid. They therefore submitted the fullest possible accounts of their work.
The workmen's accounts were further corroborated by archaeological evidence and historic garden plans.
Renowned across the world, Hampton Court Palace's beautiful gardens are an unmissable attraction.
Open daily
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Explore the fascinating history of Hampton Court Gardens on a free walking tour.
Selected dates in October to March
Hampton Court Palace
12:00 (October to March)
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Listed in 2005 as the world's longest grape vine, the Great Vine at Hampton Court Palace is a fantastic spectacle.
Open daily
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Our gifts and souvenirs are are inspired by over 500 years of history from Hampton Court Palace.
From £4.99
Exclusive English fine bone chine tea sets inspired by our historic royal palaces. Collect our traditional Palace china afternoon tea sets, with designs including elements from all our royal palaces.
From £10.00
Enjoy fine dining outdoors with our magnificent picnic hampers. Discover our luxury hampers and exquisite picnic blankets.
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