Essential information for visiting Hampton Court Palace
Visit essentials
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
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.
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.
What to see on your visit
For your visit to Hampton Court Palace, we recommend at least three hours to discover the spectacular rooms and gardens but you'll probably want to stay longer!
What to see on your visitAccessible parking on-site (10 bays), carer tickets and a digital BSL guide are available.
We offer all the essential facilities to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.
- Limited on-site car parking
- Map
- Toilets and accessible toilets
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Free audio guide
- Baby changing facilities
- Dog owner guidance
Toilets and accessible toilets:
- Wilderness
- Base Court
- Fountain Court
- The Kitchen Garden
Visitor toilets are located within the ticketed site. The nearest public toilets can be found at Hampton Court station.
Breastfeeding is welcome throughout our palace and our team are always available should you need any further assistance.
All our food is seasonally inspired and freshly prepared.
The Tiltyard Café: indoor and outdoor seating and serving hot or cold food options, with drinks, pastries and cakes.
Wilderness kiosk: serving ice creams, snacks, tea and coffee.
Shop for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence and its iconic inhabitants.
Our shops offer everything from souvenirs and gifts, to fine jewellery. You can also shop online.
There are special offers and discounts for groups of 15 people or more.
Meal deals and private guided tours are also available (subject to availability).
Bookings are open for the 2024-25 academic year.
Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.
Food and drink
Visit our cafés and enjoy tasty options from a selection of drinks, sandwiches, salads, hot meals and cakes. Child menu options are available.
Food and drink
Hampton Court Palace map
Hampton Court Palace visitor map
Audio guide
Grab a free audio guide and join curators, historians and conservators as they share fascinating stories and hidden secrets of Hampton Court Palace. Included in palace admission.
Audio guide tour
British Sign Language Digital Visitor Guide
Discover more about Hampton Court Palace with the British Sign Language self-led digital visitor guide. Included in palace admission for BSL users.
British Sign Language digital visitor guide
Access audio tours on your device
Download our Visitor Guide
Access the audio tour and information about events and facilities for your visit, on your device through our Visitor Guide. Save the link to your home screen for a seamless experience while using the guide on-site during your visit.
Got a question?
Browse our frequently asked questions to help plan your visit.
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"We [enjoy]...picnics in the beautiful gardens, the maze, [and] especially playing in the magic garden."
-Palace Member
Explore 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)
- 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
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)