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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 10:00-17:30

Thursday 10:00-17:30

Friday 10:00-17:30

Saturday 10:00-17:30

Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Last admission: 16:30.

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:45

Thursday 10:00 - 17:45

Friday 10:00 - 17:45

Saturday 10:00 - 17:45

Sunday 10:00 - 17:45

Last admission: 17:00

Check for palace or temporary route closures before you visit. And learn more about the conservation work taking place this year.

Tickets and prices

Pre-booking is recommended. Ticket prices change for peak and off-peak tickets. 

Dogs are not permitted within the palace, courtyards or gardens unless they are trained assistance dogs.

Hampton Court Palace ticket prices from (excluding donation):

  • Members: Free
  • Adult: £28.00
  • Child age 5-15: £14.00

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.

Halloween at Hampton Court Palace

25 October - 02 November 2025

Discover Henry VIII's notoriously haunted palace this Halloween, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court Palace.

Enjoy a great day out

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

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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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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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Georgian Story

Discover the grandeur of the Georgian royal court and follow in the footsteps of queens and kings in the rooms where they lived and entertained guests.

  • Open

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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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What's on

  • Events
  • Christmas

Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre

Discover a winter wonderland with over 100 artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace.

  • 05-07 December and 12-14 December 2025.

  • 10:00-17:00 (The palace closes at 16:00)
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  • Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)
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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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  • Families
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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 20 November 2025 (excluding 25 & 26 October and 01 & 02 November) 

  • 10:00 - 16:00
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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.

Henry VIII's lost gardens at Hampton Court

Discover a vast, glittering complex of lost Tudor buildings

"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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As an independent charity, there are many ways you can support us.

Donate

We are an independent charity and rely on your support. Help us to conserve these historic buildings, ensuring they are here for future generations to enjoy.

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