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The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

‘The Grandest House in County Down’

The story of Kew Palace

Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens

What's on at the palaces

Events Member only

The Great Vine talk and gardens tour

Join our vine keeper to find out how we care for the largest grape vine in the world.

11 April 2019

Hampton Court Palace

14:00

Separate ticket (advanced booking required)

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Illustration of the Tudor west gate of Hampton Court Palace with a giant Lindt gold bunny in the foreground. Henry VIII stands on the left of the image.
Families

Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt

Join the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt around the palace and gardens and enjoy some springtime family fun.

06-22 April 2019

Hampton Court Palace

Daily 10:00-18:00

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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A family consisting of a mum, dad, teenage daughter, young boy and girl relax on the South Lawn with the South Facade of the castle in the background. A young couple are also strolling through the gardens behind them. The family appear to be happily chatting away in the summer sun and the sky is blue with only a hint of clouds. The heavy sunshine casts dark shadows on the grass nearby as the rays hit a nearby mature tree.
Families Highlights

Easter family activities

Join in the family activities at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens during our launch week this Easter.

18 April - 28 April 2019

Hillsborough Castle

Various dates over Easter

Included in gardens admission

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The Great Pagoda at Kew surrounded by blue sky and green trees
Highlights Things to see

The Great Pagoda at Kew

See The Great Pagoda at Kew Palace, now returned to its 18th-century splendour.

Re-opens on 05 April 2019

Kew Palace

Separate ticket

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A green, white and yellow floral display in a period panelled room
Events Things to see

Florimania

The much-loved Florimania extravaganza returns, bringing the palace to life with vibrant floral displays and the sweet scents of spring.

29-31 March 2019

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Image of Hillsborough Fort taken from pathway
Tours and talks

Hillsborough Walking Tour with Fort Warders

Discover the history of the delightful Georgian town of Hillsborough on foot.

20 April 2019

Hillsborough Castle

11:00-12:15

Separate ticket (advanced booking required)

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An exterior photo of the South facade of Hillsborough Castle on a sunny September day. Framed by greenery.

About the project

Historic Royal Palaces is embarking on an exciting project - we’re opening the doors of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for everyone to explore the stories of this extraordinary place, and take part in its inspiring new future.

Garden highlights

Browse some of the highlights at Hampton Court Gardens.

National plant collections

Hampton Court Palace is the holder of three important National Plant Collections – Heliotropium, Lantana and Queen Mary II’s Exoticks which is designated a Heritage Collection.

Our growing year

A team of 42 gardeners and specialists look after the 60 acres of formal gardens and 750 acres of royal parkland at Hampton Court Palace.

Green and gold dragons on the Pagoda at Kew Palace

How we brought dragons back to Kew

80 new dragons now adorn the Great Pagoda at Kew once more, following a major conservation project by Historic Royal Palaces.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the White Garden at Kensington Palace

Modern Royals

Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, and Prince Harry.