Explore the home of Henry VIII, his wives and children.
Visit Henry VIII's Home
Visit and explore the rooms where Henry VIII's marriages changed the course of history. Discover atmospheric corridors, where Tudor ghosts are still said to wander.
Then experience a second palace — a baroque masterpiece built for William III and Mary II — its spectacular views and ornamental gardens providing a fascinating glimpse of Stuart and Georgian privilege.
Discover our itinerary for Hampton Court Palace to help you make the most of your day. Also see our family-friendly seasonal events at the palace.
Explore Hampton Court Palace
Discover the attractions and exhibitions below, which are all included in your Hampton Court Palace admission ticket.
- Things to see
Great Hall
Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Haunted Gallery and Processional Route
Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the State Apartments.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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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Dates:
Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Great Watching Chamber
Discover Henry VIII’s State Apartments and the battle for power at the Tudor court in the Great Watching Chamber.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Wolsey Closet
Explore this hidden Tudor space, the only surviving room of the apartment that Cardinal Wolsey had built for Henry VIII.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Council Chamber
Experience history in the making in one of the most private spaces in the Tudor palace of Hampton Court.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Chapel Royal
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens in the Chapel Royal.
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Dates:
Open Wednesday - Saturday
- Times: 10:00 - 16:00
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Baroque palace
- Things to see
William III's apartments
Enjoy the beautiful State Apartments and private rooms of William III at Hampton Court Palace as part of your visit.
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Dates:
Open (closed 04 February - 13 February 2026)
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
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.
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Dates:
Open
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Cumberland Art Gallery
Discover masterpieces by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, van Dyck, and more in the Cumberland Art Gallery.
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Dates:
Open (Subject to short notice closures)
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Gardens
Discover our magnificent palace gardens, which are also included in your admission ticket. Explore the modules below to find out more.
- 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.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Maze
Lose yourself in the most famous maze in the world. The Hampton Court Maze is still baffling visitors after 300 years.
- Dates: Open
- Times: 10.00 - 16.00
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Fountain Court
Designed by Christopher Wren, explore the elegant baroque architecture of Fountain Court.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Privy Garden
Explore the Privy Garden, now restored to its former glory and complete with its intricate Tijou Screen.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Pond Gardens
Discover the sunken gardens created for Henry VIII and transformed by Mary II.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Great Fountain Garden and the Long Water
Enjoy the splendour of these water features fit for royalty.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Wilderness
Wander through this treasure of the Hampton Court Gardens, which was once Charles II's formal pleasure garden and is now a wild meadow.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Rose Garden
Discover an abundance of colour in the grounds of the historic Tudor buildings at Hampton Court Palace.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Kitchen Garden
Experience the recreated Kitchen Garden, which would have fed the Georgian royals and now supplies Henry VIII's Kitchens.
- Dates: Open
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Audio Guide
Make the most of your day at Hampton Court Palace with an audio guide, and discover our BSL Digital Visitor Guide.
- Tours and talks
Audio Guide Tour
Explore the palace as a film set with our Film and TV Location tour. Hold the stories of Hampton Court Palace in your hands with an audio guide tour.
- Dates: Available
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
British Sign Language Digital Visitor Guide
For deaf or hard of hearing visitors, discover more about Hampton Court Palace with the British Sign Language self-led digital visitor guide. Included in admission.
- Dates: Available
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Seasonal offers and exhibitions
- Easter
- Families
- Events
Easter Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt
Join the ultimate family Easter hunt, back by popular demand.
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Dates:
Until 12 April 2026
- Times: Open in line with palace hours
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Things to see
Hampton Court Palace Object Handling
Discover our fascinating collection of objects at Hampton Court Palace in our object handling sessions.
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Dates:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 01 February. Please check the What’s On board at the palace entrance for further details. Subject to volunteer availability.
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
- Things to see
Tulip Festival
Our Tulip Festival returns for another year this spring.
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Dates:
From 03 April 2026
- Times: 10:00 - 17:30
- Location: Hampton Court Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
"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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