Restore your mind and soul with Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces is a charity conserving magnificent spaces so that you can feel restored. Taking time to unwind is important for our wellbeing and general happiness.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our six awe-inspiring spaces: our palaces, gardens and ancient parklands are the perfect setting to recharge and rejuvenate.
Top 5 restorative spots to relax, unwind and reflect
Home Park
Hampton Court Palace
Go deer watching in the 750 acres of ancient parkland and enjoy the views of the Long Water from the palace gardens.
The Sunken Garden
Kensington Palace
Wander around Cradle Walk, designed to create a tranquil space to appreciate the views of the Sunken Garden.
Lady Alice’s Temple
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Experience the tranquillity of Lady Alice’s Temple, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature in the heart of the castle gardens.
Cumberland Art Gallery
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace has a long history as a place to see great art. Take a moment and immerse yourself in masterpieces by Rembrandt, Caravaggio and Van Dyck.
Chapel Royal of St. Peter Ad Vincula
Tower of London
Step into the Tower’s Chapel Royal, still a working church, for a moment of peaceful reflection or light a candle for someone special.
Calming Slow Videos for Mindfulness
Take a moment to explore the serenity of our palaces and gardens before the doors open to the public. Slow videos encourage relaxation, mindfulness, and a sense of calm.
Take a moment to explore the sights and sounds of Hampton Court Palace early in the morning before the doors open to the public. Slow mindful videos are designed to encourage relaxation, mindfulness, and a sense of calm. The purpose of slow videos is to help people slow down, reduce stress, and practice mindfulness by immersing themselves in a peaceful and reflective experience.
This slow video from Hampton Court Palace takes in our restorative gardens. You can also explore Kensington Palace, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, and the Tower of London on our YouTube playlist.
Watch more slow videos on YouTubeSpaces to recharge and rejuvenate
Hear how others are taking time out to unwind in these majestic spaces.
Walk in the shoes of the past
One visitor explains how she likes to escape into history and walk in the shoes of the past to help see her problems in a different light.
Listen to how Olivia uses this insight and her wonderful way with words to create beautiful poems.
Watch Olivia on TikTok
Unleash your creativity
Grab a sketch book and let your drawings remind you of places you can go to find peace and calm.
Hear how Harlie explored Kensington Palace armed with her sketchbook and brought some of the palace peace home with her.
Watch Harlie on TikTok
Find peace among the noise
Join Phoebe and learn how the whirlwind of her 20s has taught her the importance of mindfulness.
See her reconnect with a place that to her means peace, and pure mindfulness.
Watch Phoebe on TikTokEscape the Everyday With Our Podcasts
In our 'A Space I Love' podcast series, our curators share their favourite spots from our palaces. Escape the everyday for a moment of quiet reflection and contemplation.
Queen Charlotte's Cottage with Lee Prosser
In this episode, Curator Lee Prosser explores Queen Charlotte's Cottage, which was used as a retreat away from public life for Queen Charlotte, George III and the royal family.
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