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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 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.

  • 05-07 December, 12-14 December, 20 December until 04 January 2026 (Excluding 24-26 December).

  • 10:00 to 16:00
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • 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
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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The Magic Garden

Meet mysterious beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace.

  • 26 October - 02 November

  • 10:00 - 16:15 (last entry 15:30)
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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