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Highlights of Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace

Discover the home of Henry VIII

Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry's Great Hall and Tudor kitchens, and discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II. Explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens and the popular Magic Garden adventure playground.

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Opening times

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 10:00-16:00

Thursday 10:00-16:00

Friday 10:00-16:00

Saturday 10:00-16:00

Sunday 10:00-16:00

Last admission: 15:00.

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday Closed

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Temporary route closures are in place around the palace. Check our opening times page for all closures before you visit. 

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.

Book online in advance of your visit to access the half price ticket offer shown below. (Until 07 February):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £13.60
  • Child age 5-15: £6.80

Getting here

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. Directions

Find out how to get here, which includes both public transport and car parking options.

Aerial view of a courtyard at Hampton Court Palace with the gardens in the background

Get Half Price tickets when you book in advance online at Hampton Court Palace

06 January - 07 February 2025

Enjoy half price entry when you book tickets online in advance of your visit until 07 February. Offer is not available at the ticket office.

Enjoy a great day out

Keep everyone entertained with a day out at Hampton Court Palace.

Included in your ticket

  • Things to see

The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms

Discover the oldest rooms at Hampton Court Palace and meet the ordinary men and women who enabled the Tudor court to exist and flourish.

  • Open
  • In line with palace opening hours
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • Things to see

Great Hall

Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.

  • Open
  • In line with palace opening hours
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • 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
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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What's on

  • Families
  • Half term
  • Things to see

February Half Term

Crack clues to save Elizabeth I this February half term at Hampton Court Palace.

  • 15 February - 23 February 2025
  • 11:00-15:30
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • Events

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Join us for a fun-filled celebration in the stunning setting of Hampton Court Palace in summer 2025.

  • 01 - 06 July 2025 (RHS Members’ Days: 01 and 02 July)
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
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  • Exhibition
  • Things to see

The Indian Army at the Palace

Explore the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace in the early 20th century, through a new exhibition of previously unseen objects, photographs, film and personal stories.

  • Until 28 September 2025
  • In line with palace opening hours
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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© Playground Entertainment / BBC Pictures

Film and TV locations at Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace set the stage for Tudor court intrigue in the BBC's Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, recreating events that might have happened within the palace walls.

Conserving Henry VIII's Abraham tapestries

Part III: Bringing the Circumcision of Isaac back to life

It's been nearly five months since conservation work started on Henry VIII's 'Abraham' tapestries, starting with the Circumcision of Isaac. And what a few months it's been!

Thomas Cromwell's fateful match-making

Hear from our experts on our blog

Tracy Borman explores the real history behind Thomas Cromwell's downfall, which forms the dramatic conclusion to Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.

"I am always in constant awe of everything inside and outside of the palace and I always look forward to my next visit."

-Palace Member

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