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Members-Only Early Gardens Access

Hampton Court Palace

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When

11 October 2025

09:00 - 10:00

Ticketing information

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Members go free; pre-booking required. 

This is a members-only event for named Historic Royal Palaces members only. All attendees must hold a valid membership at the time of the event.

Tickets are limited and subject to availability. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.


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  • An event exclusively for Historic Royal Palaces members.
  • Early access to the Rose GardenKitchen GardenThe Wilderness, Privy Garden and Great Fountain Garden one hour before opening.*
  • 50% discount in the Tiltyard café between 09.00 and 10.00 only. The usual 10% member discount will resume from 10.00 onwards

Enjoy this special members-only opportunity to experience the tranquility and beauty of our historic gardens, one hour before we open to the public.

These beautiful spaces are perfect for a peaceful morning walk, to get your day off to the best start. Take a quiet morning stroll through the Rose Garden, Kitchen Garden, The Wilderness, Privy Garden and Great Fountain Garden.* 

Stop in at the Tiltyard café to enjoy a coffee and tasty breakfast snack, with a special 50% discount for members before 10.00.

Further information

Members enjoy early access from 09.00, including access to the palace car park (normal charges apply). 

This is a members-only event for named Historic Royal Palaces members. As our Ticket Office will not be open until 10.00, it’s essential that all members bring a valid membership card (or confirmation email for brand new members) and a pre-booked ticket to enjoy free, early entry.

*Please note, the Magic Garden, the Maze, other areas of the gardens and the palace will be accessible from 10.00.

Autumnal colour in the East Front at Hampton Court Palace. The East Front water runs through the scene under a blue, partially cloudy sky.
Aerial view of the Privy Garden, looking north-east towards the South Front.
Various pumpkins and squashes placed on a crate in the Kitchen Garden at Hampton Court Palace. Showing vegetables of varying sizes maturing in the autumn sunshine. Beds containing herbs and other produce can be seen in the background

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