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Explore our iconic palaces and historic gardens as often as you like, all year round, and enjoy an unforgettable annual calendar of events and exhibitions. Access all eras as an Individual, Joint or Family member, starting from £60 with our best prices by Direct Debit. Join online today and start exploring right away.
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Our best prices are by annual Direct Debit. Joining by debit or credit card increases the price by £10.
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| Membership type | Our best prices by Direct Debit |
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Individual One named adult (16 years or over) |
£60.00 |
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Joint Two named adults (16 years or over) living at the same address |
£95.00 |
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Family 1 One named adult and up to six named children within the family (aged 5 – 15) |
£75.00 |
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Family 2 Two named adults living at the same address, and up to six named children within the family (aged 5 – 15) |
£115.00 |
Join as a Life member to bring a guest with you every time you visit, from £1,500.00.
Prices valid until 28 February 2026.
Our best prices above are by annual Direct Debit. Joining by debit or credit card increases the price by £10. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information.
Member benefits
- Free and unlimited entry to Hampton Court Palace, Tower of London, Kensington Palace and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens within opening hours
- 10% discount on admission to Kew Gardens, in which Kew Palace and the Great Pagoda are situated
- Free or discounted entry to a wide range of palace events and exhibitions
- Early booking for special exhibitions and events
- Access to an additional programme of exclusive member-only events
- Exclusive discounts for events and experiences from our partners
- 10% discount in our shops, cafés and restaurants (exclusions apply)
- A free subscription to our members magazine, Inside Story
- Knowing your valuable donation goes towards conserving our palaces for future generations
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Already bought your tickets? Put the price of your general admission adult, concession or young person tickets towards an equivalent membership on the same day as your visit or within two weeks.
To do this, upgrade online (see FAQs for step-by-step instructions) or download a Membership form and return it to us by email or post:
- Email your completed form to members@hrp.org.uk.
For mobile users, a PDF editor app will need to be installed to edit and submit. - You can also post your form to: Freepost RTLG-EGXG-ZGBG, Historic Royal Palaces, Apartment 26, Hampton Court Palace, EAST MOLESEY, KT8 9AU.
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Our sites have been the scenes of the most remarkable moments in our history, from the Norman Conquest to the negotiation of the Good Friday agreement; they have so many stories to tell.
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Member Events
- For members
- Events
Members-Only Day at Banqueting House
Explore the Banqueting House, Whitehall on this exclusive members-only day after its temporary closure. Learn all about this iconic building and its rich history.
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Select days in 2026; more dates coming soon.
- 10:00 - 16:00 (last entry at 15:00)
- Banqueting House
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- For members
- Events
- Exhibition
Members-Only Preview Day: The Last Princesses of Punjab
Members are invited to an exclusive preview day of The Last Princesses of Pubjab, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her.
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25 March 2026
- Kensington Palace
- Free (advance booking required)
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only New Year's Day Walk at Hillsborough Castle
Explore the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence with an expert guide on these members-only tours.
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01 January 2026
- 11:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Members go free, no pre-booking required