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The royal court in the Tudor period

The Tudor royal court was the place to see, and be seen

Henry VIII’s 'wives': six queens, six women

These six queens consort all had one man in common. But is it possible to understand them as individuals, even after 500 years?

Thomas Cromwell

The life and death of Henry VIII’s 'most faithful servant'

Elizabeth I

From Tower prisoner to English Queen

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

Sir Walter Raleigh

This wild spirit found himself caged at the Tower of London

• Things to see

Great Watching Chamber

Discover Henry VIII’s State Apartments and the battle for power at the Tudor court in the Great Watching Chamber.

• Open
• In line with palace opening hours
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• 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

The Chapel Royal

Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens and see Anne Boleyn's Book of Hours, in the Chapel Royal.

• Open Wednesday - Saturday
• 10:00 - 16:00
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Things to see

Chapel Court

Explore an opulent Tudor pleasure ground in the inner precincts of Hampton Court Palace.

• Open
• In line with palace opening hours
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Families
• Events

Henry VIII's Joust

Experience the thrill of the Tudor joust as the country's greatest knights battling it out at Hampton Court Palace.

• 12-13 and 19-20 July 2025
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Tours and talks

Audio Guide Tour

Explore deeper with the Tower of London audio guide tour. Discover extra information about the Tower's history, plan your day and find out more about our cafés and shops.

• Available
• Tower of London
• Separate ticket

How we acquired The Bristowe Hat

The Bristowe Hat is a very rare example of Tudor or very early Stuart fashion. It first appeared on my desk in the form of an email – 'Did we want it?'  I was certainly very intrigued...

Hampton Court before Henry VIII

When surrounded by so many of Henry VIII's remarkable buildings at Hampton Court Palace, it’s easy to forget that their story stretches back to the days when the Tudors were a small, fledgling dynasty. But look closer and you’ll find hints at Hampton Court’s early Tudor floorplan.

Death of Elizabeth of York at the Tower of London

Tracy Borman delves into the story behind the death of the original Tudor Queen, within the walls of this royal fortress.

Excavations at the Tower of London's chapel

Historic Buildings Curator Alfred Hawkins explains the process of archaeological excavations, and their importance in expanding our current understanding of historic sites like the Tower of London.

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn's secret wedding at Whitehall Palace

In the early morning of 25 January 1533, Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn in a secret marriage service in Whitehall Palace. Only a handful of witnesses were present: a chaplain, two members from Henry's privy chamber and one of Anne Boleyn's attendants.

The Tragic Story of Lady Katherine Grey

Chief Curator Tracy Borman takes a look at the life of Katherine Grey, who like her sister, Lady Jane Grey, was imprisoned at the Tower of London.