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Stories

The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

‘The Grandest House in County Down’

The story of Banqueting House

Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The Rubens ceiling

The crowning glory of the Banqueting House

What's on at the palaces

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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A middle-aged couple walk through the State Entrance Hall whilst other visitors explore behind them. The room features a stone-tiled floor with painted-effect stone walls. Large oil paintings and portraits in gold frames hang on the surrounding walls.
Things to see

State Entrance Hall

Start your tour in the magnificent state entrance, where royals, politicians and peacemakers all enter the castle.

Open for castle tours from 18 April 2019

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours

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Two young girls look at a replica of a diamond silver tiara on a red display pillow in a historic room.
Things to see

State Dining Room

Explore this stylish setting for Georgian entertainment, where Her Majesty The Queen still hosts dinners.

Open for castle tours from 18 April 2019

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours

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Visitors enjoying the State Drawing Room in Hillsborough Castle. A young couple are in the foreground sat on a 2-seater sofa, seemingly enjoying the views around them. The rest of the group are spread around the room; a HRP Explainer stands in the background.
Things to see

State Drawing Room

Discover contemporary Irish art from the collection of HRH The Prince of Wales in this elegant family space.

Open for castle tours from 18 April 2019

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours

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A lady stands in a Georgian room, looking around her at the gold-framed paintings adorning the Red Room. The walls are covered in deep red silk damask and a marble fireplace is visible. An older couple can be seen in the background, also looking at the paintings.
Things to see

Red Room

Political history meets royal life and a spectacular collection of art, deep in the heart of Hillsborough Castle.

Open for castle tours from 18 April 2019

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours

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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

Privy Garden

Explore the Privy Garden, now restored to its former glory and complete with its intricate Tijou Screen.

Open daily

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Other pages that may be of interest

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.

Art at the palaces

Art and decorative arts collections at Historic Royal Palaces.