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Stories

The Georgians

Who were the kings who gave their name to an age?

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The royal kitchens at Kew

The kitchens have survived, practically untouched

King George III

A complex king, diligent and serious, but cruelly labelled ‘mad’

LGBT+ Royal Histories

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces

What's on at the palaces

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.
Things to see

Kensington Palace Gardens

Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.

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Kensington Palace

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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.

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Hampton Court Palace

Included in all admission tickets (members go free)

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View of Stair Hall looking towards stairs that lead to the Royal Corridor. The walls are a soft blue and a large patterned rug covers most of the wooden floor. The walls are adorned with old political cartoons depicting the history of Irish and American politics. A gold-framed mirror hangs on the wall and a red-cushioned bench sits opposite.
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Stair Hall

Explore the story of some key moments in the history of Ireland that shaped the role of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

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Hillsborough Castle

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A guide shows a group of visitors the Throne Room in the State Rooms at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Two red and gold thrones sit at one end of the room and the walls are lined with green silk damask and the walls are lined with historical artwork.
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The Castle

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.

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Hillsborough Castle

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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.

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Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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Throne Room with silk green damask walls, wooden floor and large rug. Two red and gold Chairs of State, or 'thrones' are situated at the far end of the room. Gold-framed paintings of landscapes adorn the walls and three large chandeliers hang above.
Things to see

The Throne Room

Explore the ceremonial heart of the castle, where Her Majesty The Queen received guests at a coronation ball in 1953.

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Hillsborough Castle

Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (members go free)

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Other pages that may be of interest

The west front of Hampton Court Palace with the gardens in the foreground under a blue sky.

What's included in your palace ticket

Explore the home of Henry VIII, his wives and children with an admission ticket to Hampton Court Palace.

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.