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Stories

Anne Boleyn

How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why was she executed?

Henry VIII’s Kitchens

Preparing up to a thousand meals a day

The story of Banqueting House

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

Anne of Cleves

‘I like her not.’ The wife rejected by Henry VIII

King George III

A reign marred by mental illness

The story of Kew Palace

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

What's on at the palaces

A food historian in period costume preparing traditional Tudor meat dish at a wooden table in the Tudor Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.

Henry VIII’s Kitchens

Explore Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court and transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment.

Closed until 5 May 2018

Hampton Court Palace

Families Highlights Things to see

The Queen’s State Apartments

Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace that were once used by Queen Mary II for relaxation and sleep.

Open daily

Kensington Palace

Highlights Things to see
The staircase was painted by William Kent and completed in 1724. The walls depicts an elaborate arcaded gallery with figures behind a balustrade. Many are identifiable as members of King George I's court. The wrought iron balustrade is by Jean Tijou

The King’s Staircase

Wander up the King's Staircase at Kensington Palace - the opulent entrance to the King's State Apartments, lavishly decorated by William Kent.

Open daily

Kensington Palace

Highlights Things to see

Digital Missions

Go on an interactive adventure at Kensington Palace. Meet a character from history, explore all around you, do challenges and win a badge!

Daily

Kensington Palace

Families

Family activities

There's lots for families to see and do together at Hampton Court Palace.

Daily

Hampton Court Palace

Families Things to see
Fountain Court, looking west. The courtyard fountain can just be seen through an archway on the left.

New member tours of Hampton Court Palace

Get an expert’s guide of what there is to see and do at each palace with one of our State Apartment Warders at Hampton Court.

12 May, 7 June 2018

Hampton Court Palace

Member only Tours and talks

Tours begin at 11:00 and 14:00