Members' Tulip Festival Early Gardens Access

• An event exclusively for Historic Royal Palaces members.
• Early access to the gardens during the Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival.
• Explore the Rose Garden, Kitchen Garden, The Wilderness, Privy Garden and Great Fountain Garden one hour before opening.*

Enjoy this special members-only opportunity to experience the breath-taking historic gardens brimming with award-winning tulips, one hour before we open to the public. 

These beautiful spaces will be alive with 100,000 tulip bulbs erupting in colour. Wander at your own pace through the awe-inspiring gardens - each space awakening with the beauty of spring.

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.

Tulip flowering periods are subject to the lottery of the spring weather and so are not guaranteed. Updates on flowering will be shared on social media and the Tulip Festival webpage.

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