19-27 September 2026
A special celebration exclusively for members
This year, we’ve marked a major milestone: 20 years of the Historic Royal Palaces membership scheme. To celebrate two decades of incredible support, Members’ Week is our way of saying thank you for helping us to care for these amazing palaces and protect them for future generations. We couldn’t do it without you!
Join us for...
Make the most of Members' Week with exclusive member benefits.
Friends and family enjoy half price entry
Visit the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace or Hillsborough Castle and Gardens during Members’ Week
and bring two friends or family members (per adult member) for half price.
Show your valid membership card or confirmation email at our Ticket Offices on the day of your visit (ID may be required).
Exclusive events
Look forward to a week of member-only events, including rooftop tours and evening access to 'The Last Princesses of Punjab’ at Kensington Palace.
Book via your member login.
Member events
Double discounts
All week long, members will enjoy 20% off in our palace shops and cafés, including afternoon tea at The Orangery.
Show your membership card or use your current member discount code online.
Browse our online shop
Savings from our partners
Plan a special day out with savings from our partners.
Tower of London River Tour
Embark on an incredible voyage aboard the official Tower of London River Tour. Enjoy 20% off during Members' Week.
Look out for your member email newsletters for special discount codes.
Tower River Tour
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Experience the intimate Kew Palace, home of George III and Queen Charlotte. Your member discount code usually gives you 10% off Kew Gardens admission. During Members' Week, that discount doubles to 20%.
Look out for your email newsletters for your current member discount code.
Kew Gardens
The Mitre, Hampton Court
Enjoy 10% off rooms, food and drink at the Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court.
Call 020 8979 9988 to book and present your valid membership card upon arrival.
The MitreVisit our palaces to win exclusive prizes
Every lead adult member who visits during Members’ Week will be automatically entered into our exclusive anniversary prize draw, with seven incredible prizes up for grabs.
Have you ever wished you could climb to the top of Hampton Court Palace, and gaze out over the long water? Visit during Members’ Week and you could win a private Hampton Court rooftop tour, for you and five others.
Up for grabs is an exclusive, private tour for you and five others with one of our expert guides. Choose your favourite palace to explore, whether the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace or Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
Win our top picks of toys, clothes and books from Historic Royal Palaces’ shop range, worth over £100. Perfect for the little prince or princess who loves history!
Experience royally-inspired dining at The Orangery at Kensington Palace with a free afternoon tea for two.
Win eight free tickets to the amazing Tower of London River Tour and learn more about history as you cruise down the Thames.
What better way to end your day at the palace than a stay in a beautiful hotel just feet away. Enjoy a free overnight stay for two people.
Win two tickets to SIX the Musical, the crowning glory of the West End.
Visit to be in with a chance of winning!
The lucky winners will be notified by email by 09 October 2026.
Please see our Members' Week Terms and Conditions for more details and full terms and conditions of each benefit and prize.
Terms and Conditions
Thank you for 20 incredible years
Your membership has provided vital support for conservation, learning, ground breaking research and the sharing of stories that bring our palaces to life. Members’ Week is our way of celebrating everything we’ve achieved together, while giving you even more reasons to
enjoy your benefits. We can’t wait to welcome you for this special anniversary celebration.
Member's Week event highlights
- For members
- Events
- Tours and talks
Members-Only Talk: Defence and Delight at Hillsborough Fort
Members are invited to an exclusive talk by Dr Wills McNeilly, Assistant Curator of Historic Buildings, exploring the heritage and archaeology of Hillsborough Fort.
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Dates:
19 September 2026
- Times: 14:00 - 15:00. Doors open at 13:45.
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Bat Walks
Explore Hampton Court Palace at dusk on a members guided bat walk, where you'll have the chance to encounter native bat species and hear their calls using special detectors.
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Dates:
23, 24 September at 18:45-20:00
07, 09 October at 18:15-19:30 - Times: Approximately 75 minutes
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- For members
- Events
- Exhibition
Members-Only Evening Access: The Last Princesses of Punjab
Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition at this special members-only evening at Kensington Palace.
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Dates:
25 September 2026
- Times: 18:00 – 20:00 (last entry 18:30)
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Free (advance booking required)
Accessibility at the palaces
Planning a Members' Week visit? Find information on accessibility across our palaces, including access guides, facilities and resources to help you make the most of your day.
Images © Rob Jones/Outlaw Entertainment; Past Pleasures character from Henry VIII’s Kitchens: © Historic Royal Palaces/SWNS; Model in orange jumper: © Historic Royal Palaces/Todd Anthony; Elizabeth I: Bridgeman Images (Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, UK); Henry VIII: Bridgeman Images, Queen Victoria: Collection Gregoire/Bridgeman Images
Don't miss out
Join as a member or renew online today to make the most of Members' Week and enjoy this special anniversary celebration.
Members' magazine
Looking for more ways to enjoy your membership? Explore Inside Story magazine, packed with tips, inspiration and stories from across our palaces.