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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer histories in our palaces
Kew the Music: George III and Queen Charlotte's Instruments
The reign of George III and Queen Charlotte saw a flourishing of arts and culture in Britain. The country's prospering cultural scene was undoubtedly encouraged by the royal couple's personal love of the arts.
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
Kings and queens of the Georgian period
Who were the Georgians – the kings and their queens who gave their name to an era?
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
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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
The Lake
Explore an expanse of picturesque waterways and magnificent giant sequoia trees in this secluded section of the castle grounds
- In line with gardens opening hours
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)
- Things to see
Cumberland Art Gallery
Discover masterpieces by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, van Dyck, and more at the Cumberland Art Gallery at Hampton Court Palace.
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Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Tours and talks
Royal Kew
Join one of our costumed hosts on a daily 30 minute tour featuring some of the key rooms in the palace to hear their stories and learn more about life for the royal family at Kew.
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Until 28 September 2025
- 14:00 - 14:30
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- 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
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
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Open
- 10:00 - 18:00. Last entry 17:45.
- Kensington Palace
- Free
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Kew the Music: George III and Queen Charlotte's Instruments
The reign of George III and Queen Charlotte saw a flourishing of arts and culture in Britain. The country's prospering cultural scene was undoubtedly encouraged by the royal couple's personal love of the arts.
The Life of Edward Francis: Black history at the Tower of London
Misha Ewen, Curator of Inclusive History, reflects upon her research on the life of Edward Francis - an enslaved African man who lived at the Tower of London in the late 17th century.
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.
Introducing: Queen Caroline of Ansbach
Let me introduce you to Queen Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of King George II. She has escaped the attention of historians, but in my opinion, this is a very great shame – I find her an absolutely fascinating woman.
A Royal History of Princesses and Music
When Caroline of Ansbach moved with the Hanoverian court to London in 1714, Britain saw the start of a new era of princess-led musical connoisseurship.
Caroline of Ansbach: The Brainiest Princess
George Augustus of Hanover and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach arrived in London in 1714, in the train of the new king, George I, George Augustus's father.