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Stories

LGBT+ Royal Histories

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

The Georgians

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

The story of Kew Palace

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

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

William Kent

Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings

What's on at the palaces

Two gentlemen and a group of visitors enjoy a wander through a garden on a sunny Summers day at Hillsborough Castle. The westerly facade of the castle is visible in the background.
Things to see

Walled Garden

Enter the castle grounds through the wonderful 18th-century walled garden, which has been expertly restored using traditional methods.

Opening in spring 2019

Hillsborough Castle

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.
Things to see

Stair Hall

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

Open Wednesday-Sunday for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours (members go free)

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Ante Room with wooden floor, olive-green walls and dark green damask curtains. A marble bust stands in the corner, and two deep red chairs frame the doors leading to the State Entrance Hall.
Things to see

Ante Room

Discover the heart of the castle, which provides access to some of the most important spaces.

Open Wednesday-Sunday for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours (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.

Open Wednesday-Sunday for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours (members go free)

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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.

Open Wednesday-Sunday for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours (members go free)

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Two young girls look at a replica of a diamond silver tiara on a red display pillow in a historic room.
Things to see

State Dining Room

Explore this stylish setting for Georgian entertainment, where Her Majesty The Queen still hosts dinners.

Open Wednesday-Sunday for castle tours

Hillsborough Castle

Included in castle tours (members go free)

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Daffodils in the spring sunshine with blossom trees in the background.

Spring at the palace

Explore the royal gardens this spring and discover nearly one million daffodils in the Hampton Court Palace Wilderness.

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.

Garden highlights

Browse some of the highlights at Hampton Court Gardens.

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.

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.