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LGBT Royal Histories
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces
The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.
The execution of Charles I
Killing of a 'treasonous' King
The story of Kensington Palace
An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
William Kent
Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings
What's on
- Things to see
The Tower Moat
Take a relaxing stroll through the west side of the Tower Moat
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Open
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
White Tower
Marvel at the imposing White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower of London.
- Open
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
- Tours and talks
Yeoman Warder tours
Tour the Tower of London with a famous Yeoman Warder during your visit. Be entertained by tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution, torture and much more...
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Daily
- Tours begin every 30 minutes
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
St John's Chapel
An architectural gem in the White Tower.
- Open daily
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Hidden Spaces Tours
Discover the areas hidden behind the scenes at Kew Palace and find out where the royal servants lived and worked in our daily Hidden Spaces Tour. You will be guided by one of our costumed hosts, who will take you to the palace attic.
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Until 28 September 2025
- 16:00 - 16:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Things to see
William III's apartments
Enjoy the beautiful State Apartments and private rooms of William III at Hampton Court Palace as part of your visit.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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The Commonwealth Games
Curator Brett Dolman looks briefly into the history of the Commonwealth Games and imagines Henry VIII’s forgotten cricketing disaster at Hampton Court.
Wren 300: Wren's Royal Palace
Head of Historic Buildings Daniel Jackson looks at one of Sir Christopher Wren's most famous and problematic projects: the remodelling of Hampton Court Palace.
Henry VIII Funeral
Curator of Historic Buildings Alden Gregory explores the elaborate hearse created to mark Henry VIII’s death, and how it links to the King’s use of temporary architecture during his life.
Architectural drawings
The Historic Royal Palaces Architectural Drawings Collection is an archive of historic and modern drawings detailing the architectural histories of the palaces in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Unearthing two early Tudor buildings at Hampton Court Palace
In 2017, two early Tudor buildings were unexpectedly discovered in a small trench excavated during conservation works on a set of historic railings. The bricks used were dated to Cardinal Wolsey's building phase, (1515-1529), or possibly even slightly earlier.
Restoring Hillsborough's Courthouse Clock
An exciting conservation project has been undertaken in Hillsborough. The courthouse clock - which stopped over 30 years ago - has been revived and is chiming once again. Our conservator David Orr was thrilled to discover the history of this important horological piece...