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William III and Mary II

The royal power couple

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

Queen Anne

A surprisingly successful monarch, despite ill health and tragedy

The story of Banqueting House

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

The masque

A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment

Whitehall fire of 1698

The terrible fire that destroyed one of Europe’s finest palaces

What's on at the palaces

Costumed guide tour by Henry VIII in Base Court
Tours and talks

Welcome Walks

Take an introductory tour with one of our costumed guides through the courtyards of Hampton Court Palace.

03 June - 31 July 2019

Hampton Court Palace

Daily at 10:30 in Clock Court. Duration 30 minutes.

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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The Pond Gardens, looking north. Summer bedding is displayed in the flower beds.
Things to see

Pond Gardens

Discover the sunken gardens created for Henry VIII and transformed by Mary II.

Daily

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Aerial view of Great Fountain Garden at Hampton Court Palace showing Baroque East Front of palace
Things to see

Hampton Court Gardens

Renowned across the world, Hampton Court Palace's beautiful gardens are an unmissable attraction.

Open daily

Hampton Court Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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A floral display reading '200 years' outside the East Front of Kensington Palace, under a bright blue sky and surrounded by formal lawn. The palace is in the background.
Highlights Things to see

Kensington Palace Gardens

Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens, and admire the intriguing Sunken Garden.

Open daily

Kensington Palace

Free

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A large four poster bed covered in detailed period fabric, in a bedroom covered in dark green wall decor
Things to see

The Queen’s State Apartments

Explore the beautiful private rooms at Kensington Palace where Mary II once took her meals, relaxed and entertained.

Open daily

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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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
Highlights Things to see

The King’s Staircase

Discover the intriguing and unexpected characters depicted on the grand entrance to the King's State Apartments.

Open daily

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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Other pages that may be of interest

History of the exhibition

Explore the history behind the spectacular Line of Kings exhibition at the Tower.

A display of red, blue and white tulips with other spring flowers in a garden

Spring at the palace

Discover an abundance of colour in the Hampton Court Palace gardens this Easter as our tulips and other spring flowers come into bloom.

Olivia Colman as Queen Anne and Rachel Weisz as Sarah Churchill talk in a room filled with tapestries in The Favourite

The Favourite filming locations and history

Find filming locations for The Favourite, learn more about the history behind the film and find out about Queen Anne's legacy at Hampton Court Palace.