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Hampton Court Palace ice rink
Get your skates on and glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink this festive season.
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Until 04 January 2026 (excluding Christmas Day)
- 10:00-20:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
- Events
- Christmas
- Families
Christmas at the Tower
Celebrate Christmas at the Tower of London with storybook-themed displays, sparkling decorations and festive tales from its rich history.
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Until 04 January 2026 (excluding 24-26 December & 01 January)
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Events
- Christmas
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Explore the gardens this Christmas transformed with festive magic with The Snowman™ and The Snowdog.
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29 November 2025 - 04 January 2026 (excluding 24-26 December)
- In line with gardens opening hours.
- Hillsborough Castle
- Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)
- Christmas
- Families
Christmas Festivities
Join our Christmas Festivities at Hampton Court Palace. Discover Tudor Christmas cookery, interesting themed-talks and hear festive music as you explore Henry VIII's former home.
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05-07 December, 12-14 December, 20 December until 04 January 2026 (Excluding 24-26 December).
- 10:00 to 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
Discover a winter wonderland with over 100 artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace.
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12-14 December 2025
- 10:00-17:00 (The palace closes at 16:00)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)
- Families
- Half term
- Things to see
February Half Term
Join a royal quest this half term with Elizabeth I at Hampton Court Palace.
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14 – 22 February 2026
- 10:00-16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Discover the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, in the rooms where she was born and raised at Kensington Palace.
- Open
- In line with palace opening hours
- Kensington Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Crown Jewels
Discover the dazzling history of the Crown Jewels in the spectacular Crown Jewels exhibition.
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Open (western half closed 09 and 10 December)*
- Allow one hour
- Tower of London
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Queen Charlotte's Bedroom and Ante-room
See Queen Charlotte's bedroom and dressing room where the Queen spent her final months - now including the wig from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
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Closed for winter
- Kew Palace
- Included in Kew Gardens admission
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