Contact the Sensory Palaces team at [email protected]
9 April 2021. Following the death of His Royal Highness, there will be changes to opening hours for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle. For further information, please read our FAQs page
Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
In light of recent events and the current closure of Historic Royal Palaces' sites, the upcoming Sensory Palaces sessions have been cancelled. We hope to reschedule these at a later date and will update this web page with details when we know more.
Sensory Palaces sessions engage participants in sensory storytelling in the historic spaces of our palaces.
Each session provides a chance to explore stories from the palace, participate in fun activities and build social connections. Sessions are designed to enhance mental health and wellbeing, encouraging new learning opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment.
Sessions are free for participants. They are delivered by expert freelancers, skilled in supporting people living with dementia.
William III: Music of the battlefield
This interactive musical workshop led by Olivia McClennan will provide an opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the battlefield through percussion and song.
Date: Tuesday 07 April
Time: 10:30-12:30 and 14:00-16:00
An evaluation of the benefits for people living with dementia and their carers and the impact of the heritage setting.
We are committed to Historic Royal Palaces being a 'Dementia-friendly' heritage organisation.
We deliver the Alzheimer’s Society’s 'Dementia Friends' information sessions for our staff and volunteers to raise awareness and understanding of the disease so that we are better able to support people living with dementia at our palaces and in our communities. We are members of the Dementia Action Alliance in Richmond.
We lead the Dementia-friendly heritage group, a peer network comprising 18 heritage sites across the UK who are committed to developing and sharing dementia-friendly heritage best practice. New contacts are more than welcome!
See the Bacton Altar Cloth, a rare survival of Elizabethan dress worn by Elizabeth I, and the iconic Rainbow Portrait at Hampton Court Palace.
Closed 23 February 2020
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Helping blind or partially sighted visitors enjoy more of Kensington Palace, describer tours are available to book at no extra cost.
Postponed
Kensington Palace
10:00 and 15:00
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Book a place on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Hampton Court Palace and discover its wonderful stories.
Next tour: Cancelled until further notice
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
