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Henry VIII's lost Tudor gardens

Discover a vast, glittering complex of lost Tudor buildings

The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace in 1919

A forgotten story

The story of Kew Palace

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

Mo Mowlam

A unique Northern Ireland Secretary and Hillsborough Castle resident

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens

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Lady Alice's Temple

Take a seat in this 19th-century temple and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding gardens.

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The Gardens

Discover the ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens that surround Hillsborough Castle.

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The Palace Gardens

Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.

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Henry VIII's Joust

Experience Henry VIII's Joust at Hampton Court Palace as the country's greatest knights battle it out. Don’t miss this thrilling live Tudor event.

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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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Garden Workshops

Join our expert gardeners for spring and summer workshops in the historic gardens.

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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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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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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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Itinerary

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

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.

Modern Royals

Kensington Palace is the official residence of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.

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.