11 March 2019
11 March 2019
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
6 – 22 April 2019
It’s an exciting first at Kensington Palace, as the Lindt Gold Bunny comes to visit this Easter! Hop along with the whole family to Kensington Palace from 6 to 22 April to discover yummy hidden treasure in the form of a Lindt Gold Bunny. Offering little ones the chance to become intrepid explorers and embark on a chocolatey adventure, the hunt will take visitors on a voyage of discovery around the palace and gardens. Better yet, all those who successfully complete the trail will be rewarded with a delicious prize! It’s the perfect way to entertain the family during the school holidays, and it’s all included in the cost of palace admission.
As well as the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt, there are a whole host of fun activities both inside the palace and out in its gardens, with lawn games and even Georgian fashion on offer - there’ll be something for everyone. In the sumptuous King’s State Apartments, the whole family is invited to step back in time to a party at the glittering court of George II, including dressing up in traditional Georgian costume and trying out the ‘latest’ court fashions. Visitors to the opulent King’s Gallery can also meet King William III and learn more about the important work of state he conducted from Kensington Palace. Little ones can take part in learning some royal etiquette techniques, including how to correctly bow to the throne. Meanwhile, outside in the grounds there will be a whole host of garden games - from coits to croquet - under the careful guidance of Queen Victoria’s childhood governess, Baroness Lehzen.
For those who want even more chocolate fun, head to Hampton Court Palace, where the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt will be running for its third year. Families can explore the fabulous Magic Garden, discover Henry VIII’s Kitchens, and indulge their sweet tooth in the historic Chocolate Kitchen.
Notes to Editors
Easter events for families:
Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt
6 – 22 April
Kensington Palace
Hunt for the Lindt Gold Bunny around the palace and its gardens and collect a delicious chocolatey prize! Families will also be able to dress up in Georgian costume to prepare for a party at the court of George II, as well as taking part in garden games.
Included in Kensington Palace admission. Free for Historic Royal Palaces members.
Take Part in Palace Life
6 – 22 April
Kensington Palace
Meet the King
11:15, 12:15, 14:15, 15:15 and 16:15
Meet King William III – who commissioned the building of Kensington Palace -as he shares the trials, tribulations and triumphs of being a king.
Dress-up as a Georgian Courtier
10:30 – 17:00
Try on the latest lavish court fashions and pose for a Georgian inspired family portrait in this drop-in session.
Garden Games
10:30 – 17:00
Compete at coits, croquet and other genteel outdoor games with guidance from
Queen Victoria’s childhood governess, Baroness Lehzen.
All included in Kensington Palace admission. Free for Historic Royal Palaces
members.
Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt
6 – 22 April
Hampton Court Palace
The Lindt Gold Bunny Easter Hunt returns to Hampton Court Palace for 2019,
with the famous Lindt Gold Bunny hiding throughout the palace and gardens.
Every bunny found reveals a new story from Hampton Court’s history, with
successful hunters offered the chance to claim a delicious chocolatey prize!
Included in Hampton Court Palace admission. Free for Historic Royal Palaces members.
For details of all Easter events, please visit www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/ and www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpalace
For further information and images of the event, please contact Sophie Lemagnen in the Historic Royal Palaces press office: 0203 166 6304 / [email protected]
For information on Lindt’s full Easter product offering, contact: [email protected]
Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. We raise all our own funds and depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. With the exception of Hillsborough Castle, these palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, and we manage them for the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Historic Royal Palaces cares for Hillsborough Castle under a separate contract with the Northern Ireland Office. Registered charity number 1068852. For more information visit www.hrp.org.uk
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