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Stories

The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

‘The Grandest House in County Down’

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

The story of Kew Palace

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

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens

What's on at the palaces

Children play in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace
Families Events

Rise and Roar: quiet session in The Magic Garden

A quiet session aimed at children and young people with Autism, and their families and carers.

March - October 2022

Hampton Court Palace

09.30 – 11.00

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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SOLD OUT Lady Alice's Temple in the snow
Tours and talks Events

Member Walking Tour of the Garden at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Join us for a member-only guided tour through the gardens at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

Saturday 26 February 2022 - 10.00

Hillsborough Castle

Free (advance booking required)

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Aerial view of a formal garden with green lawns on either side of a main path running towards the baroque palace. A fountain runs in the foreground at the centre of the path
Things to see

Hampton Court Gardens

Take time to explore and relax in these world-renowned gardens without the usual crowds.

Open

Hampton Court Palace

Included in all admission tickets (members go free)

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NEW Yeoman Warder looking at blooms of yellow, white and red flowers in the moat.
Things to see Families

Superbloom at the Tower of London

See the Tower of London’s iconic moat transformed into a spectacular, vibrant field of flowers in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

01 June to 18 September 2022

Tower of London

Separate ticket

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A gold crown sits on a bright pink background covered in pink flowers
Events

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Join us for a fun-filled celebration in the stunning setting of Hampton Court Palace in summer 2022.

04–09 July 2022 (Members’ Days: 04 and 05 July)

Hampton Court Palace

Separate ticket (advance booking required)

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Children run through the Hampton Court Palace Maze in the sunshine under a blue sky. Trees and other parkland can be seen in the background.
Things to see

The Maze

Lose yourself in the most famous maze in the world. The Hampton Court Maze is still baffling visitors after 300 years.

Open

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Other pages that may be of interest

Planting in the nurseries at Hampton Court Palace, showing The National Collection of Queen Mary II Exoticks

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.

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.

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.

The Glasshouse Nursery. Showing Stuart Birnie, member of the Garden and Estates team, looking after a variety of summer bedding plants.

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.

Garden highlights

Browse some of the highlights at Hampton Court Gardens.

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.