Essential information for visiting Hampton Court Palace
Visit essentials
Tickets and prices
Explore Hampton Court Palace. Pre-booking is recommended. Ticket prices change for peak and off-peak tickets.
Ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £29.00
- Child age 5-15: £14.50
Opening times
Monday 2nd Closed
Tuesday 3rd Closed
Wednesday 4th 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 5th 10:00-16:00
Friday 6th 10:00-16:00
Saturday 7th 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 8th 10:00 - 16:00
Last admission: 15:00.
Wednesday 04 March: The Tudor World will be closed between 11:45 and 13:00 and again between 13:45 - 15:00.
Monday 2nd Closed
Tuesday 3rd Closed
Wednesday 4th Closed
Thursday 5th Closed
Friday 6th Closed
Saturday 7th Closed
Sunday 8th Closed
Check for palace or temporary route closures before you visit. And learn more about the conservation work taking place this year.
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.
Plan your visit
Accessible 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 2025-26 academic year.
Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages and SEND students.
Video: Welcome to Hampton Court Palace
Video transcript
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!
Use our Hampton Court Palace suggested itinerary to help you make the most of your day. Also explore our What’s On page and campaign article for family-friendly seasonal events.
What to see on your visit Hampton Court Palace ItineraryHampton Court Palace visitor map
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.
"We [enjoy]...picnics in the beautiful gardens, the maze, [and] especially playing in the magic garden."
-Palace Member
Ways to explore
Use our audio guides
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.
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.
BSL Digital Visitor Guide
Discover more about Hampton Court Palace with the British Sign Language (BSL) self-led digital visitor guide. Included in palace admission for BSL users.
Explore film locations
From Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story to The Favourite, Hampton Court Palace is the backdrop for some favourite TV shows and films.
Got a question?
Browse our frequently asked questions to help plan your visit.
You are able to spend as much time as you like for your visit, dependent on your entry time.We recommend at least three hours to discover the spectacular rooms and gardens. Use our Hampton Court Palace suggested itinerary to help you make the most of your day.
Trains
Hampton Court train station is located a five-minute walk from the palace. National Rail train services run from London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Hampton Court station is in zone 6. Oyster cards are accepted on this route.
Trains returning to London Waterloo depart Hampton Court station at regular times:
- Monday to Saturday: 24 and 54 minutes past the hour
- Sunday: 05 and 35 minutes past the hour
Bus
From Kingston - 111*, 216*, 411*, 461, 513
From Richmond - R68*
By car
The palace is on the A308 and is well signposted from all major local roads.
See our opening times page for the latest opening times and details of any closures.
Accessible car parking
There are 10 allocated Blue Badge parking bays in the on-site car park. Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. On the rare occasion that these bays are full, disabled visitors are welcome to park in any other space as long as their Blue Badge is displayed.
You are welcome to use one of our wheelchairs or electric buggies – please speak to a member of staff on arrival who can help you with this. Wheelchairs cannot be pre-booked, and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Electric buggies are for outdoor use only (excluding the Magic Garden where visitors can use personal mobility scooters or wheelchairs instead).
Toilets are available in the following locations with disabled access:
- Wilderness
- Base Court
- Fountain Court
- The Kitchen Garden
Lockers are available on site to store bags or luggage. These are located in the Buggy Store in Clock Court.
Alternatively, you can find secure luggage storage options nearby by visiting the Stasher website.
Got a question?
Browse our frequently asked questions to help plan your visit.
Frequently asked questions Visit safely"Wow. What a beautiful palace. I just wanted to stay there all day… Staff were extremely friendly, always smiling and extremely helpful and knowledgeable."
-Palace Visitor
Explore what's on
- Easter
- Families
- Events
Easter Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt
Join the ultimate family Easter hunt, back by popular demand.
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21 March - 12 April 2026
- Open in line with palace hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Events
- Things to see
Tulip Festival
Our Tulip Festival returns for another year this spring.
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From 11 April 2026
- 10:00 - 17:30
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Families
- Events
The Big Bahooey
A day of serious nonsense for all the family this May half term bank holiday weekend.
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23 - 25 May 2026
- Open in line with palace hours.
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)