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- Exhibition
- Things to see
The Last Princesses of Punjab
Discover the extraordinary life of Sophia Duleep Singh and the women interwoven in her rich and complex heritage.
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Dates:
Until 08 November 2026
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Families
- Events
Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Join 100 acres of total time travel trouble this summer holidays. Kids go free!
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Dates:
Until 31 August 2026
- Times: In line with gardens opening hours
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Families
- Events
Imagining Animals
The Animals are back at the Tower in an unmissable experience where extraordinary creatures are brought to life through puppetry, music and dance.
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Dates:
19 - 31 August (excluding 25 August)
- Times: 11:00-16:00
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
- Families
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival
Join a bank holiday weekend celebration of food and drink at the Hampton Court Palace Food Festival. Discover family activities, food, bars and more in the iconic gardens.
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Dates:
29 - 31 August 2026
- Times: 10:00 - 18:00
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)
- Halloween
- Families
- Half term
- Events
Halloween at the Tower of London
This October half term, dare to face the spirits that roam.
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Dates:
24 October - 01 November 2026
- Times: 10.30 – 16.00 daily
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Discover the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, in the rooms where she was born and raised at Kensington Palace.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Crown Jewels
Discover the dazzling history of the Crown Jewels in the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: Allow one hour
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Queen Charlotte's Bedroom and Ante-room
See Queen Charlotte's bedroom and dressing room where the Queen spent her final months - now including the wig from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
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Dates:
Open
- Location: Kew Palace
- Ticket type: Included in Kew Gardens admission
- Tours and talks
- Things to see
Yeoman Warder tours
Tour the Tower of London with a famous Yeoman Warder during your visit. Be entertained by tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture and much more...
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Dates:
Daily
- Times: Every 30 minutes from 10:00 then hourly from 12:00 (last tour 14:00).
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Jewel Room
The Jewel Room displays commissioned gems for Queen Victoria by her beloved husband Albert.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Things to see
Historic Cookery
At weekends, see our historic cookery and discover what it was like to work in Henry VIII’s Kitchens in the 16th century.
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Dates:
Weekends until 30 August 2026
- Times: 10:00 - 16:00
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Tower of London River Tour
Enhance your Tower of London experience with a voyage along the Thames aboard the official River Tour.
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Dates:
Daily from 10:45. Tours depart every hour.
- Times: Approximately 40 minutes circular tour
- Location: Tower of London
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
- Exhibition
- Things to see
Royal Style in the Making
Discover the intimate bond between royal clients and fashion designers in a captivating new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle.
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Dates:
Until 03 January 2027 (in line with Castle opening hours).
- Location: Hillsborough Castle
- Ticket type: Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Garden history tours
Explore the fascinating history of Hampton Court Gardens on a free walking tour.
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Dates:
Monday 24 - Friday 28 August 2026
- Times: 12:00-13:30
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
- Families
- Access
Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden
Quiet sessions in The Magic Garden, aimed at Neurodivergent and Learning-Disabled children, and their families and friends.
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Dates:
13 September and 04 October 2026
- Times: 09:30 - 11:00
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Tours and talks
Hidden Spaces Tours
Discover the areas hidden behind the scenes at Kew Palace and find out where the royal servants lived and worked in our daily Hidden Spaces Tour. You will be guided by one of our costumed hosts, who will take you to the palace attic.
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Dates:
Daily
- Times: 16:00 - 16:30
- Location: Kew Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
Royal Kew
Join one of our costumed hosts on a daily 30 minute tour featuring some of the key rooms in the palace to hear their stories and learn more about life for the royal family at Kew.
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Dates:
Daily
- Times: 14:00 - 14:30
- Location: Kew Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
- Families
- Events
Shire horse rides
Enjoy a shire horse carriage ride through Hampton Court Palace's gardens.
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Dates:
Daily until 25 August 2026. Then weekends from 12 September to 27 September.
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
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