Unlimited adventures await
Thank you for becoming a member and helping us care for six of the most extraordinary palaces in the world.
Discover how to make the most of your membership - with everything you need to get started and ideas for a year full of unforgettable experiences.
Using your membership
Start visiting right away
When you join, you will receive a confirmation email straight away. This will include a QR code which can be scanned at the entrance to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, or Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for free entry within opening times.
You can also show this email at the entrance of Kew Gardens to receive 10% off admission to Kew Palace, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and the Great Pagoda during seasonal opening times.
Before you visit:
Check opening times:
Check our What’s On pages to see if pre-booking is required
Members in the UK will also receive a membership card by post within 28 days. If you receive a membership card, please bring it with you on each visit.
The membership and any associated benefits are non-transferable and for named members only.
Do I need to pre-book?
Pre-booking is only required on select days and member events via the member login.
In 2026, members must pre-book a free general admission member ticket to visit Banqueting House, and Hampton Court Palace during Winter Palace and the Festive Fayre (28 November 2026 – 03 January 2027). These events are included in your general admission ticket.
At any other time, you do not need to pre-book a ticket to enjoy your unlimited, free entry. Simply show your membership card or membership QR code.
How to book general admission ticket(s) online:
Log in to your Historic Royal Palaces account here
Go to ‘New Order’ and choose the palace you'd like to visit
Select ‘Admission’ for free general admission tickets
Select the number of ticket(s) you'd like to book, the date and time of visit, then confirm your selection and proceed to checkout
Please check our What's on pages for booking requirements.
Please note: You’ll only be able to book member tickets if you’re logged in with the email address linked to your membership record. If your membership isn’t showing in your online account, try another email address you may have used, or contact us for help updating it. Pre-booking is still required for non-general admission events, unless otherwise specified.
Your Member login
Manage your membership and book free admission and member event tickets easily and securely online. Log in to your Historic Royal Palaces account using your email address and password.
Need help? See our Member login FAQs.
Where should I go on arrival?
You will be asked to present your membership card on arrival at the main entrance points, as shown on each palace map.
Make the most of your membership
Explore what's on
Make the most of your new membership with free or discounted entry to a wide range of events and exhibitions, plus access to a programme of member-only events. Pre-booking required during select events.
Upcoming events for members
- Events
- For members
Members-Only Concert: Remember, Remember the Fifth of November
Explore the Gunpowder Plot’s dramatic story and the Tower of London’s pivotal role, brought to life through historical storytelling by expert curator Brett Dolman and music from the Choir of the Chapels Royal, reflecting the religious and political tensions of 1605.
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Dates:
05 November 2026
- Times: 19:00 - 20:00
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Events
- For members
Members’ Christmas Dinner and Shopping Evening
Join us for an exclusive Members' Christmas Dinner at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens; delicious food and festive-fun guaranteed. Plus enjoy a special 20% members' discount on shop purchases.
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Dates:
03 December 2026
- Times: 18:00 - 20:00
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- For members
- Events
Members-Only Early Gardens Access
Enjoy this members-only opportunity to experience the tranquility and beauty of the historic gardens at Hampton Court Palace, one hour before we open to the public; and enjoy 50% off in the Tiltyard café.
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Dates:
06 March 2026
- Times: 09:00 - 10:00
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Free (advance booking required)
Helpful information
Accessibility at the palaces
Find information on accessibility at any of our palaces, including provision for visitors with mobility needs, for parents and families with children on the autism spectrum, for blind and partially sighted visitors and for deaf people and those with hearing loss.
Accessibility informationMembership FAQs
If you have questions about your membership, browse our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Your digital hub
Visit your members' digital hub - The Vault for behind-the-ropes videos, expert insights, and fun activities for all the family.
Your members' magazine
Read the latest issue of Inside Story, your members' magazine, online.
Your support matters
At Historic Royal Palaces, we’re an independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world - the settings for the stories that shape us all. Your support helps us open them up for everyone, inspire joy and wonder, and protect them for future generations.
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