Discover the home of Henry VIII
Experience the public dramas and private Lives of Henry VIII, his wives the queens and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens and the popular Magic Garden adventure playground.
Visit
Opening times
31 March - 12 May 2024 (Closed 07 May)
Daily: 10:00-17:30
Last admission: 16:30
There are temporary route closures in place around the palace. Check our opening times page for all closures before you visit. The Magic Garden opens at 11:00 on certain dates throughout the year.
Tickets and prices
Explore Hampton Court Palace. Pre-booking is recommended and ticket prices are different for peak and off peak visits.
Dogs are not permitted within the palace, courtyards or gardens unless they are trained assistance dogs.
Ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £27.20
- Child age 5-15: £13.60
Getting here
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. Directions
Enjoy a day out for all the family
Keep the family entertained with a day out at Hampton Court Palace.
Artisan Fayre
17-19 May 2024
Discover artisan products and unleash your creativity at Hampton Court Palace this May.
Included in your ticket
- Things to see
Hampton Court Gardens
Take time to explore and relax in these world-renowned gardens and find our free entry Garden Open Days dates.
- Open in line with palace opening hours.
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Tours and talks
Audio guide tour
Explore the palace as a film set with our Film and TV Location tour. Hold the stories of Hampton Court Palace in your hands with an audio guide tour.
- Available
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Families
- Half term
- 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.
- Open
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
What's on
- Families
- Events
- Half term
Horrible Histories Live on Stage!
Join us this May half term for Horrible Histories - Rotten Royals! See the much-loved books brought to life at Henry VIII's famous palace.
- 25 May – 01 June 2024
- 12:00 and 15:00 daily.
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Events
The Queen's Reading Room
The star-studded literary festival returns to Hampton Court Palace for one day only.
- Saturday 08 June 2024
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket
- Events
Hampton Court Palace Festival
A series of open-air summer concerts in the spectacular and iconic Tudor courtyard at Hampton Court Palace.
- 11-22 June 2024 (selected dates)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Members go free
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What has been filmed at Hampton Court Palace?
From costume dramas to documentaries, discover the historic locations behind your favourite TV shows and films.
The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919
In late July 1919, a contingent of nearly 1800 troops from the Indian Army, including their British and Indian officers, marched through the palace gates and onto Home Park, where they camped for the next two months.
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