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The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.
The story of Kensington Palace
An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family
The masque
A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment
William Kent
Royal artist, architect and designer to Georgian kings
The Medieval Palace
Luxurious royal lodgings from the 1200s
LGBT Royal Histories
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces
Historic hauntings at Hampton Court Palace
Centuries of ghosts and grim tales
The execution of Charles I
Killing of a 'treasonous' King
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
What's on
- Things to see
Banqueting Hall
Experience James I and VI's breathtaking Banqueting Hall, created in 1622 as a venue for extravagant Jacobean entertainments.
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Inigo Jones' architecture
Find out what remains of Whitehall – known as one of the first examples of Palladianism in British architecture.
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Undercroft
Explore the vaulted drinking den beneath the Banqueting House, which was used by James I and VI for decadent royal parties.
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Charles I’s execution site
Walk in the footsteps of the condemned King and stand on the spot of Charles I's execution, just outside Banqueting House.
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- For members
- Events
Members-Only Day at Banqueting House
Explore the Banqueting House, Whitehall on this exclusive members-only day after its temporary closure. Learn all about this iconic building and its rich history.
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26 November, 06 December 2025
- 10:00 - 16:00 (last entry at 15:00)
- Banqueting House
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- 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.
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Open (Closed on selected times and dates in November and December*)
- 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 45 minutes
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- 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.
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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Tower Moat
The Tower Moat is a unique and evolving space with a long history.
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Closed
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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.
Sir Christopher Wren's Hampton Court 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.
Two skeletons found at the Tower of London
Curator of Historic Buildings Alfred Hawkins explains the results of continued analysis of a 2019 excavation at the Tower of London, and what they can tell us about the Tower community.
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.
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.
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...