Highlights of 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.
Visit
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
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 13:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 11:00 - 18:00
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.
Henry VIII's Joust
12-13 and 19-20 July 2025
Experience Henry VIII's Joust at Hampton Court Palace as the country's greatest knights battle it out. Don’t miss this thrilling live Tudor event.
Enjoy a great day out
Keep everyone entertained with a day out at Hampton Court Palace.
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- 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.
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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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.
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Open Wednesday - Sunday (opening at 13:00 on Wednesday 02 July)
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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)
What's on
- 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)
- Events
- Families
Backstairs
See the Backstairs performances in the King's and Queen's State Apartments at Hampton Court Palace. Join the busy performers as they ready the Palace for Queen Anne's exciting arrival.
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Until 18 July 2025 (excluding 12 & 13 July)
- 11:30 - 15:45
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Events
The Peter Rabbit™ Adventure
Hop, skip and jump into a magical garden trail at Hampton Court Palace this summer, where Peter Rabbit™ and friends are waiting to be discovered!
- 25 July - 07 September 2025
- Open in line with palace hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
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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