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Members-Only Early Gardens Access

Hampton Court Palace

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When

01 March, 27 June 2026

09:00 - 10:00

Ticketing information

Tickets for 01 March will be available to book on 15 January at noon.

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.


Free (advance booking required)

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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.

Spring evergreen shoot at Hampton Court Palace with HRP members and members of staff. These photos were taken in the Wilderness. HRP members shown enjoying the daffodils and blossom trees.

I had a lovely stroll enjoying the quiet peace of the gardens, listening to birdsong and looking at the wonderful colours. Blissful!

Historic Royal Palaces member

The Wilderness, showing a close view of the blossoms on a spring flowering magnolia tree (Magnoliaceae).
The Wilderness, showing a mass of yellow and white daffodils (narcissus) in Spring.
Two people enjoying refreshment in the outdoor seating area in the Tiltyard.

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