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Henry VIII's lost Tudor gardens

Discover a vast, glittering complex of lost Tudor buildings

Mo Mowlam

A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident

The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919

A forgotten story

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens

The story of Kew Palace

Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat

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Members-Only New Year's Day Walk at Hillsborough Castle

Enjoy the tranquility of the gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's only royal residence on a guided walk with Claire Woods.

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The Wilderness

Wander through this treasure of the Hampton Court Gardens, which was once Charles II's formal pleasure garden and is now a wild meadow.

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The Rose Garden

Discover an abundance of colour in the grounds of the historic Tudor buildings at Hampton Court Palace.

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The Maze

Lose yourself in the most famous maze in the world. The Hampton Court Maze is still baffling visitors after 300 years.

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The Great Vine

Listed in 2005 as the world's longest grape vine, the Great Vine at Hampton Court Palace is a fantastic spectacle.

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Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden

Quiet sessions in The Magic Garden, aimed at Neurodivergent and Learning-Disabled children, and their families and friends.

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Walled Garden

Enter the castle grounds through this 18th-century walled garden, which has been expertly restored using traditional methods.

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The Lake

Explore an expanse of picturesque waterways and magnificent giant sequoia trees in this secluded section of the castle grounds

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Kitchen Garden

Experience the recreated Kitchen Garden, which would have fed the Georgian royals and now supplies Henry VIII's Kitchens.

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Itinerary

Find out how to spend your day at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens with our useful itinerary.

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.

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.

Growing sustainable peas and beans in the Kitchen Garden

Kitchen Garden and Vine Keeper Hilary Theaker explores the importance of planting peas and beans in Hampton Court's Kitchen Garden.

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.

Hay-making with Two Hampton Court Shire Horses

The tradition of hay-making is being kept alive at Kensington Palace thanks to Tom and Murdoch, a pair of Shire Horses from Hampton Court Palace.

Saving our Baroque Box Hedging at Hampton Court Palace

Senior Gardener Amy Borthwick explains a new 'Box Battle' going on deep within the Privy Garden of Hampton Court Palace, and the plans to save it.

Wildflowers bloom at Kensington Palace

After a lot of hard work this winter by the gardens team at Kensington Palace, the fruits of their labour can now be seen in the wildflower meadow.