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The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919
A forgotten story
Henry VIII's lost Tudor gardens
Discover a vast, glittering complex of lost Tudor buildings
Modern Royals
Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
The gardens at Hampton Court Palace
A brief history of the famous royal gardens
Mo Mowlam
A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
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- Things to see
Hampton Court Gardens
Take time to explore and relax in these world-renowned gardens and find our free entry Garden Open Days dates.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- 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)
- For members
- Tours and talks
- Events
Members-Only Gardens Tours 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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20 September 2025
- 11:00
- Hillsborough Castle
- Free (advance booking required)
- Things to see
Chapel Court
Explore an opulent Tudor pleasure ground in the inner precincts of Hampton Court Palace.
- 06 July 2023 - 06 July 2033
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Gardeners' World 2-for-1 Tickets
Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens at Hillsborough Castle, with your Gardeners' World 2-for-1 card.
- Available
- Hillsborough Castle
- Separate ticket
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
The Great Pagoda
See The Great Pagoda at Kew Palace, now returned to its 18th-century splendour.
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Open
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
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Modern Royals
Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
Jean Tijou Screen at Hampton Court Palace
The glorious 300-year-old Tijou Screen marks the southern boundary of the Privy Garden at Hampton Court Palace. It was designed for William III and Mary II in 1689 by Jean Tijou – one of the greatest ironworkers who ever lived.
Protecting wildlife and their habitat at Home Park
Park Ranger Eleanor Evetts explores the importance of nature conservation efforts at Home Park at Hampton Court Palace.
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.
Reviving Mary II's Citrus Collection at Hampton Court
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.
Northern Irish Plant Varieties at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Northern Ireland is home to a rich variety of rare and historic plants, many of which can be found at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Gardens Manager Claire Woods explores the history behind growing these plants and the importance of conserving them for future generations.