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The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature

Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers takes a brief glimpse into the lives of the Mary and the Hill family of Hillsborough Castle, as seen through the lens of a very unique object.

The King's 'Malady': George III's Mental Illness Explored

George III had four prolonged periods of illness during his reign. Despite his achievements, he is perhaps most commonly referred to as ‘The Mad King’ – an unhelpful phrase that undermines the extent of his deeply traumatic ailments, and ignores his physical symptoms.

The Jewel House Keeper's Ghost

Curator Alden Gregory explores one of the many ghost stories associated with the palaces in our care: the Tower of London's Phantom Bear.

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

• 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
• Tours and talks

The Castle

Discover elegant State Rooms still used by the royal family inside Hillsborough Castle.

• In line with castle opening times
• Hillsborough Castle
• Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)

• Things to see

The Throne Room

Explore the ceremonial heart of the castle, where Queen Elizabeth II received guests at a coronation ball in 1953.

• In line with castle opening times
• Hillsborough Castle
• Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)

• Things to see

State Entrance Hall

Start your tour in the magnificent state entrance, where royals, politicians and peacemakers all enter the castle.

• In line with castle opening times
• Hillsborough Castle
• Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)

• Things to see

State Drawing Room

Discover contemporary Irish art from the collection of His Majesty The King in this elegant family space.

• In line with castle opening times
• Hillsborough Castle
• Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)

• Things to see

State Dining Room

Explore this stylish setting for Georgian entertainment, where Queen Elizabeth II hosted dinners.

• In line with castle opening times
• Hillsborough Castle
• Included in combined castle tour and gardens tickets (Members go free)

Mary, Marchioness of Downshire: A Life in Miniature

Research and Interpretation Producer Emma Lawthers takes a brief glimpse into the lives of the Mary and the Hill family of Hillsborough Castle, as seen through the lens of a very unique object.

The King's 'Malady': George III's Mental Illness Explored

George III had four prolonged periods of illness during his reign. Despite his achievements, he is perhaps most commonly referred to as ‘The Mad King’ – an unhelpful phrase that undermines the extent of his deeply traumatic ailments, and ignores his physical symptoms.

The Jewel House Keeper's Ghost

Curator Alden Gregory explores one of the many ghost stories associated with the palaces in our care: the Tower of London's Phantom Bear.

Making Your Mark: A Drawing Found During Conservation Work in the Cumberland Suite

During recent conservation work in the Cumberland Suite at Hampton Court Palace, we made an interesting discovery. This drawing (above) was found scratched into a plaster wall that has been covered with wooden panelling for the past 300 years.

An American visitor to Kew Palace in 1753

In the summer of 1753, it must have been with apprehension and excitement that the Pinckney family from South Carolina awaited an audience at the White House, Kew with Princess Augusta, Princess Dowager of Wales, the mother of the future King George III.

Patrick Lamb and William Daniel: royal cooks

When it came to conjuring up the smell and heat of long-abandoned royal kitchens for Untold Lives, we turned to two cooks’ books which won’t be found on today's kitchen shelves.