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The story of the Tower of London

Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.

Elizabeth I

From Tower prisoner to English Queen

A Royal Christmas celebration

Find out how Christmas was celebrated at Hampton Court Palace in this key stage 1 session.

A royal Christmas celebration

Experience Christmas like the royals! Discover how royalty celebrated at Hampton Court Palace in the past, through games, storytelling and craft in this key stage 2 school session.

Princess Mary, Henry VIII and Tudor history's greatest battle of wills

Chief Historian Tracy Borman explores the dramatic battle of wills between Mary and her tyrannical father.

Hampton Court before Henry VIII

It’s easy to forget that parts of Henry VIII's Hampton Court date back to when the Tudors were a small, fledgling dynasty. But look closer and you’ll find hints at the palace's early floorplan.

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Tower Green and Scaffold site

Walk in the footsteps of those condemned to execution at the Tower of London on Tower Green and the Scaffold Site.

  • Open
  • Tower of London
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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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)
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  • Things to see

Henry VIII's Kitchens

Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.

  • Open

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

Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower.

  • Open
  • Tower of London
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • Families
  • Things to see

Armoury in Action

Shoot arrows, assemble firearms and brandish a sword in this exciting, hands-on experience in the White Tower.

  • Open
  • Tower of London
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Chapel Court

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

  • 06 July 2023 - 06 July 2033
  • In line with palace opening hours
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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A Royal Christmas celebration

Find out how Christmas was celebrated at Hampton Court Palace in this key stage 1 session.

A royal Christmas celebration

Experience Christmas like the royals! Discover how royalty celebrated at Hampton Court Palace in the past, through games, storytelling and craft in this key stage 2 school session.

Princess Mary, Henry VIII and Tudor history's greatest battle of wills

Chief Historian Tracy Borman explores the dramatic battle of wills between Mary and her tyrannical father.

Hampton Court before Henry VIII

It’s easy to forget that parts of Henry VIII's Hampton Court date back to when the Tudors were a small, fledgling dynasty. But look closer and you’ll find hints at the palace's early floorplan.

Lady Elizabeth's summer with Katherine Parr at Hampton Court

Tracy Borman travels back to 1544, when Elizabeth spent a happy summer at Hampton Court Palace watching her beloved stepmother, Katherine Parr act as Regent. This visit would have an enduring impact on the young princess.

Catherine Howard's proclamation as Queen, Hampton Court, 1540

Hampton Court is linked to every phase of Catherine Howard's career. But less well known is how Hampton Court birthed Catherine’s tenure as Queen of England.