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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
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
What's on
- Things to see
The Gardens
Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.
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In line with gardens opening hours
- Last entry one hour before closing.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace displays elegant floral planting and a statue of Diana, Princess of Wales.
- Viewed from Cradle Walk only
- Open daily 10:00-16:00. Last entry 15.45
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
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Open
- 10:00 - 16:00. Last entry 15:45.
- Kensington Palace
- Free
- 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)
- Things to see
Lady Alice's Temple
Take a seat in this 19th-century temple and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding gardens.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Jubilee Parterre
Discover a charming formal garden and find out why the castle's 19th-century summer house is so unusual.
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- 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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Closed
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Things to see
Kitchen Garden
Wander through the edible Kitchen Garden at Kew - a veritable sanctuary for wildlife, created to serve the royal family when staying at Kew Palace.
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Closed for winter
- Kew Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
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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Closed until 31 October 2025
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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.
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.
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.
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.