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- Christmas
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Explore the gardens this Christmas transformed with beautiful decorations inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas.
- Until 05 January 2025
- In line with gardens opening hours.
- 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 until 05 January 2025 (excluding Christmas Day)
- 09:30-20:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
- Christmas
- Families
Victoria's Childhood Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with special displays inspired by Princess Victoria's childhood Christmases at Kensington Palace.
- Wednesday-Sunday until 05 January 2025
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
- Families
- Half term
February Half Term at the Tower
Criminal mastermind Colonel Blood and his audacious gang are up to no good at the Tower of London. Find out what they're planning in this fun, family-friendly costumed event.
- 15-23 February 2025
- 10:30 - 16:00
- Tower of London
- 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.
- Weekends until 15 December
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Christmas
- Families
Christmas Festivities
Celebrate Christmas at Hampton Court Palace with historical Tudor cookery and festive music.
- Daily from 21 December 2024 to 05 January 2025 (Excluding 24-26 December)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
- Families
Relaxed Hour at the Tower
Relaxed Hour at the Tower is aimed at neurodivergent and learning disabled children and their families. Experience two hours free from crowds, including free entry to the Tower, Crown Jewels and access to relaxed and SEN programming.
- Sunday 26 January 2025
- 09:00 - 11:00
- Tower of London
- Free (advance booking required)
- Families
- Things to see
The Magic Garden
Meet mysterious beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace.
- Closed
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Events
Shire horse rides
Enjoy a shire horse carriage ride through Hampton Court Palace's gardens.
- 06-08 December and 13-15 December 2024
- 10:30 - 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket
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