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The story of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
‘The Grandest House in County Down’
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
The gardens at Hampton Court Palace
A brief history of the famous royal gardens
The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919
A forgotten story
Modern Royals
Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
Hillsborough Castle Project
Historic Royal Palaces is embarking on an exciting project - we’re opening the doors of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for everyone to explore the stories of this extraordinary place, and take part in its inspiring new future.
WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACES
- Things to see
- Events
- Families
- Christmas
Walking With The Snowman
Explore a magical festive trail as Raymond Briggs' classic comes to Hillsborough Castle.
- 18 November 2023 - 07 January 2024
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in gardens admission (members go free)
- Events
- Families
- Christmas
The Luna Winter Cinema
Experience iconic films from Elf and Home Alone to Love Actually and The Holiday on the big screen at Kensington Palace.
- 11-15 December 2023
- See full schedule for details
- Kensington Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
The Gardens
Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 10:00-16:00 (last entry 15:00)
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (members go free)
- Families
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace ice rink
Get your skates on and glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink this festive season.
- Daily 17 November 2023 - 07 January 2024 (excluding Christmas Day)
- 10:00-21:00 (20:00 last skate)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
The Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace displays elegant floral planting and a statue of Diana, Princess of Wales.
- Viewed from Cradle Walk only
- Reopens 13 December 2023, Wednesday - Sunday at 10:00-16:00. Last entry at 15.45.
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
- Reopens 13 December 2023
- Kensington Palace
- Free
OTHER PAGES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST
Modern Royals
Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
Hillsborough Castle Project
Historic Royal Palaces is embarking on an exciting project - we’re opening the doors of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for everyone to explore the stories of this extraordinary place, and take part in its inspiring new future.
Garden highlights
Browse some of the highlights at Hampton Court Gardens.
National plant collections
Hampton Court Palace is the holder of three important National Plant Collections – Heliotropium, Lantana and Queen Mary II’s Exoticks which is designated a Heritage Collection.
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.
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.