Hampton Court Palace
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About Hampton Court Palace

The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, extended and developed in grand style after he acquired it from Cardinal Wolsey in the 1520’s. However the elegance and romance of the palace owes much to the Baroque buildings commission by William III and Mary II at the end of the 17th century.

Explore Henry’s magnificent State Apartments, feel the heat of the vast Tudor Kitchens, the eerie chill of the Haunted Gallery and then stroll through the elegant Baroque Apartments and glorious formal gardens before disappearing into the Maze, where whispers of the past will haunt every step to the centre of this topiary puzzle.

At Hampton Court Palace in 2008 you can discover Young Henry, a fascinating permanent exhibition uncovering the stereotypes that have over shadowed the true characters and stories of Henry VIII, Cardinal Wolsey and Katherine of Aragon for centuries.

Everyday at the palace the history and enchanting stories are brought to life by our costumed guides, find out what tickled a Tudor’s taste buds as your senses are sent wild with the smell of the boiling beef, sound of bubbling cauldrons and feel the heat of the fire as a banquet is prepared for the king!

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Facilities

Opening Times Winter (Mon - Sun):10.00-16.30 Summer (Mon - Sun):10.00-18.00 Both informal and formal gardens open from 10am-early eve.

Hampton Court Palace Address

Address:
Hampton Court
East Molesey
Surrey
KT8 9AU
Telephone: 0844 4827777
Email:
Website: http://www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/

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Prices for Hampton Court Palace

Adult online price: From £13.00 (USD20.25)  per ticket
Adult: £14.00 (USD21.80)  full price
Senior Citizens online price: £10.50 (USD16.35)  per ticket
Senior/Student (with valid id): £11.50 (USD17.91)  concession
Child (5 -15): £7.00 (USD10.90)  child
Child under 5: Free (USD0.00)

Under 5's are FREE.

Palace tickets include the palace, gardens and Maze.

Location Information for Hampton Court Palace

Address:
Hampton Court
East Molesey
Surrey
KT8 9AU
Telephone: 0844 4827777
Email:
Website: http://www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/
Public transport: Hampton Court - South West Trains run services direct from London Waterloo to Hampton Court. The journey takes only 35 minutes and the palace is a 2-minute walk across the bridge from the station. The train service passes through Wimbledon station, where the London Underground District Line begins. Hampton Court is in travel zone 6. Bus routes: 111*, 216*, 411*, 451, 461, R68, 416, 513. Riverboat: Riverboats run in the summer from Westminster, Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames. The journey from Westminster can take up to 4 hours, depending on the tides. For information services from Westminster and Kew, contact Westminster Passenger Services +44 (0)20 7930 2062 or www.wpsa.co.uk and for services from Richmond and Kingston, contact Turks Launches on +44 (0)20 8546 2434 or www.turks.co.uk/tl/tl.html.
By Road: The palace is located on the A308 and is well signposted from all the major local roads; drivers should follow the brown tourist attraction road signs. From the M25 take either exit 10 on to the A307 or exit 12 on to the A308. The palace is also accessible via the A3 and then the A309. For a map to help you plan your journey, visit www.multimap.com. Some parking is available at Hampton Court Palace at the cost of £3.50. Alternative parking is available nearby on Hampton Court Green at a cost of £3.00, Bushy Park free of charge, or at Hampton Court train station (please check at the station for pricing details).

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Events at Hampton Court Palace

  • Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010

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    6 Jul 2010 to 10 Jul 2010

    With a Royal Palace as a backdrop, Gardening’s best gets down to earth at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show so be ready to make the most of your garden. There are plenty of ideas on how you can grow your own, enjoy healthy outdoor living and much, much more. With something for everyone at the show this summer, don’t miss a day of home-grown fun the whole family can get stuck into.

  • Henry VIII: Heads and Hearts

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    10 Apr 2009 to 28 Jan 2010

    Henry VIII's favourite royal residence has been majestically transformed to mark his 500th anniversary, with new displays and presentations bringing the story of the King and his court to life as never before! The Tudor palace and Henry VIII's State Apartments have been lavishly re-presented, featuring magnificent new furnishings, important historic exhibits, and the King's own council chamber which will be opened to the public for the very first time. Also at Hampton Court Palace in 2009 and beyond, we will be hosting the wedding party for Henry VIII's marriage to his sixth wife Kateryn Parr. Every day from 10 April 2009 (Easter Bank Holiday Weekend), live historical interpreters resplendent in Tudor costume will recreate the wedding celebrations, with Tudor costumes also available for those who wish to fully immerse themselves in court life! A family friendly way to experience the 16th century palace with much to see and do.

  • Ghost Tours

    Guided walk

    31 Oct 2009 to 7 Mar 2010

    Ghost tours will be back in the autumn. In the meantime, the Haunted Gallery at the end of Henry VIII's Apartments is open and we have a children's ghost trail that is available in the Information Centre for all those budding young spooks.

  • Hampton Court Palace

    Special event

    29 Mar 2009 to 29 Mar 2010

    Hampton Court Palace offers an insight into 500 years of Royal history through a guided tour featuring the State Apartments, the Tudor Kitchens, the Wolsey Rooms, the Courtyards and Cloisters. The 60 acres of gardens comprises of the Privy Garden, the Knot Garden, an Orangery and a maze.

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