Information on opening hours and palace or route closures
Palace, Gardens and Tiltyard Café opening hours
Week commencing - 29 June
Monday 29th Closed
Tuesday 30th Closed
Wednesday 1st 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 2nd 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 3rd 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 4th 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 5th 10:00 - 17:30
Last admission: 16:30.
04 July: East Front Garden closed, only open to guests with tickets for The Rest is History Festival.
Monday 29th Closed
Tuesday 30th Closed
Wednesday 1st 10:00 - 17:45
Thursday 2nd 10:00 - 17:45
Friday 3rd 10:00 - 17:45
Saturday 4th 10:00 - 17:45
Sunday 5th 10:00 - 17:45
Last admission: 17:00
Monday 29th Closed
Tuesday 30th Closed
Wednesday 1st 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Thursday 2nd 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Friday 3rd 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Saturday 4th 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
Sunday 5th 10:00 - 17:00/Deli bar: 10:00 - 17:00/ Hot food: 11:30 - 15:00
The Chapel Royal
The Chapel Royal can be viewed only from The Royal Pew every day. The Chapel will remain open for services only.
Route closures
We may occasionally need to close routes temporarily or at short notice for maintenance or safety. Some spaces in the palace have restricted access or are closed whilst we carry out essential conservation works. Please see dates and information below.
01 July - 03 July: East Front Garden closed, access between Privy Garden and Governor's Gate via a barrier line.
04 July and 05 July: East Front Garden closed, only open to guests with tickets for The Rest is History Festival.
22-24 July: The Cartoon Gallery and Chapel Court will be closed.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
26, 27 and 28 August: The Great Fountain Garden will be closed, but with barriers in place to allow access between The Wilderness, East Gate and The Privy Garden.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
04 - 06 September 2026: The Great Fountain Garden is closed for Concours of Elegance.
26 September: The Privy Garden will close at 16:00 for a private event.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
From 28 November, much of Hampton Court Palace is transformed into the Winter Palace experience. For visitors who prefer to explore the Palace’s history without the festive displays, a selection of historic routes will remain available.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
03 and 10 December: The Great Fountain Garden will be closed, but with barriers in place to allow access between The Wilderness, East Gate and The Privy Garden.
Throughout December, much of Hampton Court Palace is transformed into the Winter Palace experience. For visitors who prefer to explore the Palace’s history without the festive displays, a selection of historic routes will remain available.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
Until 03 January, much of Hampton Court Palace is transformed into the Winter Palace experience. For visitors who prefer to explore the Palace’s history without the festive displays, a selection of historic routes will remain available.
The Mantegna Gallery is closed until Spring 2027. Two paintings from The Triumphs of Caesar can be seen in The Georgian Story during this time.
Gardens open days
The gardens will be open for free entry on the following dates throughout the year, with no tickets or pre-booking required. Entrance to the Palace, the Maze and the Magic Garden will still require a ticket.
Bikes and dogs (unless they are trained assistance dogs) are not permitted.
2026
- 12 and 13 September
- 10 and 11 October
- 21 and 22 November
- 26 December (Wilderness only)