Hampton Court Palace & Gardens
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a visit to Hampton Court Palace and its beautiful gardens.
Explore the grand estate that was once home to Henry VIII and hear stories of the famous king’s visits. If you’re lucky you may even see the man himself!
Guided tours (available seasonally) are included with your Hampton Court tickets, during which the Palace’s costumed guides will fill you in on the latest Tudor gossip!
Visit England’s greatest medieval hall, one of its oldest theatres - where William Shakespeare’s company performed - and experience the sights and smells of a real Tudor Kitchen.
Hampton Court Gardens
These stunning gardens reach as far as the banks of the River Thames, full of sparkling fountains and thousands of brilliant flowers.
Challenge yourself to find the centre of Hampton Court Palace Maze - known as ‘the most famous maze in the history of the world’.
See the biggest grape vine in the world, which has been producing yearly crops since it was planted in 1768! Visit during early September and you may get to buy some of the grapes for yourself.
Take a relaxing stroll through 700 acres of deer park, where you’ll have beautiful views across the gardens and palace.
The Magic Garden
Set within King Henry VIII’s former Tiltyard, the Magic Garden is a new and unique way for families to explore the palace’s past. Populated by mysterious mythical beasts (including a 25m dragon!), with towers to besiege, battlements to storm, and even a secret grotto to discover… PLUS entry is included with standard admission tickets!
Suitable for:
- Infants
- Families
- Couples
- Groups
- Teenagers
- Seniors
Great for:
- Culture Vultures
- Learn Something New
Availability:
Open daily all year round, except the 24th - 26th December.
Opening Times:
- 24th March to 25th October: 10am until 6pm. Last admission is at 5pm.
- 26th October to 28th March: 10am until 4.30pm. Last admission is at 3.30pm.
Important: Magic Garden is closed to visitors on 11th September 2017, Cumberland Art Gallery is closed 18th-24th September 2017, Tudor Kitchens will have limited access from 2nd October 2017 – 2nd April 2018 and will be closed from 3rd April – 4th May 2018, Mantegna Gallery will be closed from 30th October 2017 – 30th March 2018.
Address:
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU.
Accessibility:
- The Palace has full wheelchair access
- Guide dogs, assistance and service dogs are all welcome
- Carers accompanying disabled visitors may visit free of charge (the disabled visitor must be in possession of a valid ticket)
Guide:
- Daily guided tours are included with your tickets – just look in your “Plan your day at court” leaflet for the meeting place and time.
- Audio guides are also available free of charge (subject to availability). You can collect these from the Information Centre.
Weather:
In the case of extreme weather conditions, the Palace and Gardens may close for safety reasons.
Included:
- Entry to the Hampton Court Palace and Gardens
- Guided tour of the palace
Not Included:
- Food and drinks
- Transport to the palace
Hampton Court Palace is located next to the River Thames in South West London.
It is easily accessible by road from the M25, M3 and M4 - look out for brown attraction signs that will help direct you to the venue.
Hampton Court Palace is rated
4.7 out of
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Rated 1 out of
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Billonline from
What A Disaster !
Arrived at the entrance to Hampton Court Palace to only be told our tickets would not scan through. We were told to go back to the main ticket office to have new tickets printed in order to get in. This really delayed s getting in as we had to walk back to the main gate and queue for new tickets. This shortened the tine we could spend at Hampton Court as we had to catch the last boat back to Westminster. I was told this happened all the time to visitors with e-tickets printed at home. System is not fit for purpose !
Date published: 2018-05-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MillyBa from
Nice day out
It was beautiful day out. It's so much history and beautiful gardens.
Date published: 2018-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Movassaghi from
Great for all ages
I bought tickets for my family and even my 1 year old enjoyed!!
Date published: 2017-12-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hong Hong from
Fantastic place for one day trip
It is a beautiful place to have a few friends together to have funs. We love the beautiful gardens and had a wonderful time.
Date published: 2017-08-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Loreta from
We have an amazing day in the Palace
We don't have enough time to see all Place but we will come back to Palace with time.Gardens is beautiful, history is on every corner.Thank you
Date published: 2017-08-07
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Ashers98 from
You can feel the history
Had a brilliant time. Full of British culture and history, which is present in re attraction itself and the atmosphere.
Date published: 2017-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bhughesnow from
Simply wonderful
First return to Hampton Court in over 15 years. It was always a favourite place but it is better than ever. The way it is now presented to tell the story of those who lived there brings it to life and is very engaging. My 10 year old was enthralled. Inspirational. Tickets were well priced and easy to buy.
Date published: 2017-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Babsra from
Great day out
Pre booked tickets for 2 grandparents and grand children
No problem at all ....staff helpful .... tickets covered all they said so no queue at all
Date published: 2017-04-30
Hampton Court Palace is rated
4.7 out of
5 by
87.
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Billonline from
What A Disaster !
Arrived at the entrance to Hampton Court Palace to only be told our tickets would not scan through. We were told to go back to the main ticket office to have new tickets printed in order to get in. This really delayed s getting in as we had to walk back to the main gate and queue for new tickets. This shortened the tine we could spend at Hampton Court as we had to catch the last boat back to Westminster. I was told this happened all the time to visitors with e-tickets printed at home. System is not fit for purpose !
Date published: 2018-05-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MillyBa from
Nice day out
It was beautiful day out. It's so much history and beautiful gardens.
Date published: 2018-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Movassaghi from
Great for all ages
I bought tickets for my family and even my 1 year old enjoyed!!
Date published: 2017-12-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hong Hong from
Fantastic place for one day trip
It is a beautiful place to have a few friends together to have funs. We love the beautiful gardens and had a wonderful time.
Date published: 2017-08-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Loreta from
We have an amazing day in the Palace
We don't have enough time to see all Place but we will come back to Palace with time.Gardens is beautiful, history is on every corner.Thank you
Date published: 2017-08-07
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Ashers98 from
You can feel the history
Had a brilliant time. Full of British culture and history, which is present in re attraction itself and the atmosphere.
Date published: 2017-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bhughesnow from
Simply wonderful
First return to Hampton Court in over 15 years. It was always a favourite place but it is better than ever. The way it is now presented to tell the story of those who lived there brings it to life and is very engaging. My 10 year old was enthralled. Inspirational. Tickets were well priced and easy to buy.
Date published: 2017-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Babsra from
Great day out
Pre booked tickets for 2 grandparents and grand children
No problem at all ....staff helpful .... tickets covered all they said so no queue at all
Date published: 2017-04-30
