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Halloween at Hampton Court Palace

Enjoy a spell-binding adventure at Henry VIII’s haunted palace.

  • 25 October - 02 November 2025

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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Hampton Court Palace ice rink

Get your skates on and glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink this festive season.

  • 21 November - 04 January 2026 (excluding Christmas Day)

  • 10:00-20:00
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
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  • Christmas
  • Families

Christmas Festivities

Join our Christmas Festivities at Hampton Court Palace. Discover Tudor Christmas cookery, interesting themed-talks and hear festive music as you explore Henry VIII's former home.

  • 03 December until 04 January 2026 (Excluding 24-26 December)

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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre

Discover a winter wonderland with over 100 artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace.

  • 05-07 December and 12-14 December 2025.

  • 10:00-17:00 (The palace closes at 16:00)
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  • Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)
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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
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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 01 February 2026 (closes on 01 February)

  • In line with palace opening hours
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Self-Led Audio Described Tour

Experience the stories of Henry VIII's home and see history where it happened with a self-led Hampton Court Palace audio described tour.

  • Daily
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Historic Cookery

At weekends, see our historic cookery and discover what it was like to work in Henry VIII’s Kitchens in the 16th century.

  • Weekends until 20 November 2025 (excluding 25 & 26 October and 01 & 02 November) 

  • 10:00 - 16:00
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  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • For members
  • Tours and talks
  • Events

The Stolen Crown: Members’ Book Talk with Tracy Borman

Members are invited to an exclusive evening talk with author Tracy Borman as she shares hidden details behind her new book, 'The Stolen Crown'.

  • 10 November 2025

  • 18:00 - 19:30
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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