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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

Three suits of armour in cases in the Line of Kings Exhibition in the White Tower of the Tower of London. The two on the left were made for King Henry VIII (as a young boy and as an older man) and the one on the right was made for King Charles I.
Things to see

Line of Kings

Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

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Tower of London

Included in palace admission (members go 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 from 30 July

Kensington Palace

Included in palace admission (members go free)

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The bright red walls and hanging art in the King's Gallery at Kensington Palace
Things to see

The King’s Gallery

Explore the King's Gallery, which was transformed by William Kent to showcase the finest paintings of the Royal Collection.

Open from 30 July

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 from 30 July

Kensington 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.

Open daily

Kensington Palace

Free

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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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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.