What's on at the palaces
Discover stories of spooky apparitions and paranormal activity on an evening ghost tour of Hampton Court Palace.
Dates in January and February (sold out)
Hampton Court Palace
Separate ticket (advanced booking required)
Take part in our weekend craft activities and add a personal touch to your Christmas preparations.
Weekends throughout December
Hampton Court Palace
Drop in at times listed
Included in palace admission (members go free)
The grace-and-favour residents of 1906 request the pleasure of your company in the Great Hall as they prepare for their Christmas pageant.
01 December 2018 - 06 January 2019
Hampton Court Palace
Daily at 12:00 and 14:00 in the Great Hall
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Prepare to be swept away by the seasonal atmosphere of Hampton Court Palace as the stunning ice rink returns for another year.
23 November 2018 to 06 January 2019 (closed 25 December)
Hampton Court Palace
Monday-Friday: 11:00-21:00; Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-21:00
Separate ticket
Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family on a guided tour of Hillsborough Castle.
Daily
Hillsborough Castle
First tour: 10:00, final tour: 15:00
Included in palace admission (members go free)
Shh! You're invited on a special mission… meet characters from history and explore the palace with the Time Explorers app.
Daily
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (members go free)
