Explore 60 acres of formal gardens and 750 acres of historic parkland
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Open In line with palace opening hoursTicketing information
Visit the gardens for free with our upcoming Garden Open Days.
Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Buy Hampton Court Palace ticketsThe world-famous gardens of Hampton Court Palace have enchanted royalty and their visitors for centuries. Today there are acres of spectacular formal gardens and parkland for you to explore. From walled courtyards to wide open spaces, you'll find something to suit your mood.
Promenade past the manicured hedges of the Privy Garden and discover historical treasures such as the Tijou screen. Find tranquility in the Wilderness and enjoy the botanical delights of the Rose Garden and National Plant Collections.
Little ones can run wild in the Magic Garden and all ages can take on the challenge of the world’s oldest puzzle Maze. See if you can spot where many movies and TV shows have been filmed, including the locations for Bridgerton, the hit regency drama on Netflix.
Our gardens are rooted in history but there is always something new to see. The ever-changing seasons and vistas will draw you back again and again. Find out what our gardeners do to take care of the plants and grounds throughout the year.
Garden open days
Palace gardens will be open free of charge 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.
2025
- 13 September to 14 September
- 18 October to 19 October
- 22 November to 23 November
- 26 December (The Wilderness garden only)
Garden highlights
Formal garden grandeur
Privy Garden
Now restored to its former glory and complete with its intricate Tijou screen.
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Great Fountain Garden and the Long Water
Enjoy the splendour of these water features fit for royalty.
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Pond Gardens
Discover the sunken gardens created for Henry VIII and transformed by Mary II.
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The Rose Garden
Discover an abundance of colour in the grounds of the historic Tudor buildings.
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The Wilderness
Wander through this wild meadow, once the formal pleasure garden of Charles II.
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Kitchen garden
This garden would have fed the Georgians and now supplies the palace cafes.
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Home Park
Explore 750 acres of wilderness in Home Park - an appointed Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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The Magic Garden
Meet mysterious beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto.
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The Maze
Lose yourself in the word's most famous maze. It's still baffling visitors after 300 years.
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The Great Vine
Listed in 2005 as the world's longest grape vine, don't miss this fantastic spectacle.
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Shire horse rides
Take a unique, relaxing carriage ride through the formal gardens at Hampton Court Palace.
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National Plant Collections
Hampton Court Palace is the holder of three important National Plant Collections – Heliotropium, Lantana and Queen Mary II's Exoticks which is designated a Heritage Collection.
Plan your visit
Which areas of the gardens will you explore? Check the map and FAQs before you visit so you don't miss any hidden gems.
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Garden FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the beautiful gardens at Hampton Court Palace.
Read our FAQsGiving our gardens a future, for everyone
Responding to climate change in the Hampton Court gardens
Change in the gardens is part of Hampton Court Palace's 500-year history. But as our climate changes, so do our gardens.
In this blog, Head Gardener Graham Dillamore explains how his team are responding to these new challenges.
More garden blogs
Hear more from our expert gardeners who look after the grounds at Hampton Court and our other palaces. Use the 'Gardens' filter on the Historic Royal Palaces blog.
Protecting wildlife and their habitat at Home Park
22 November 2024
Park Ranger Eleanor Evetts explores the importance of nature conservation efforts at Home Park at Hampton Court Palace.
Reviving Mary II's Citrus Collection at Hampton Court
23 August 2024
In the 17th century, Mary II displayed over 2000 citrus plants at Hampton Court Palace. And now, thanks to the hard work of our gardeners, part of Mary's collection has been recreated.
Growing sustainable peas and beans in the Kitchen Garden
30 May 2024
Kitchen Garden and Vine Keeper Hilary Theaker explores the importance of planting peas and beans in Hampton Court's Kitchen Garden.
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- 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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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Henry VIII's Kitchens
Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.
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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
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- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
- Families
Rise and Roar
Quiet sessions in The Magic Garden, aimed at Neurodivergent and Learning-Disabled children, and their families and friends.
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05 October 2025
- 09:30 - 11:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Browse more history and stories
The gardens at Hampton Court Palace
A brief history of the famous royal gardens
The story of Hampton Court Palace
Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty
Henry VIII, Terrible Tudor?
Who was the real Henry VIII?
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