Hampton Court Palace
About
Explore history, from the 16th century, through the Stuart period and Georgian times, at Hampton Court Palace.
This iconic landmark on the banks of the Thames was Henry VIII’s favourite palace and boasts Tudor treasures and glorious gardens.
What is there to do at Hampton Court Palace?
Your Hampton Court Palace tickets* give access to the ornate Base Court, lavish State Rooms and Apartments, the Tudor kitchens and many more fascinating areas of the palace.
Feel a chill as you wander the Haunted Gallery. Lined with Tudor portraits, it’s alleged the ghost of Catherine Howard, Henry VIII’s fifth wife, has been seen running its length.
Another highlight is the Baroque Palace, home to the private apartments of William III (William of Orange) and Mary II.
The 24 hectares (60 acres) of gardens include formal landscapes, the Wilderness meadows and the famous puzzle maze, the world’s oldest.
Each summer, the palace hosts the Hampton Court Garden Festival – the largest annual flower show in the world.
How long does it take to walk around Hampton Court Palace?
It’s recommended to spend at least two to three hours at the palace.
Your ticket to Hampton Court Palace* allows you to visit for as long as you like for one day once you enter during your given time slot – the perfect excuse to stay for the whole day and make use of its cafes for lunch.
How can I book Hampton Court Palace tickets?
It is essential to book your time slot in advance for entry. Book Hampton Court Palace tickets now*.
Where is Hampton Court Palace?
Hampton Court Palace is near East Molesey, in the London Borough of Richmond in south-west London.
How to get to Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court railway station is a five-minute walk from the palace. Train services operate from London Waterloo and take around 30 minutes.
Various bus routes from nearby Richmond and Kingston also stop near the palace.
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Prices and opening times
| Child ticket | From £12.60 per ticket |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | From £25.30 per ticket |
Under 5's are free.
Reduced admission prices for online advance booking.
Palace tickets include the palace, gardens and maze.
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Opening Times
Standard opening hours Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00-17:30 Last admission: 16:30. School holiday opening hours daily from 10:00-17:30. Last admission: 16:30
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Venue Details & Map
Hampton Court Palace
- Address
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East MoleseySurreyKT8 9AU
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 3166 6000
- info@hrp.org.uk
- Website
- http://www.hrp.org.uk
- Public transport:
- Train: Hampton Court
- By Road:
- 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).
Facilities & Accessibility
- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Accessible lift
- Seating for limited mobility users along routes
- Some routes suitable for limited mobility users
- Some routes suitable for wheelchair users
- Steps with handrail within building
- Steps within building
- Access into the Building
- Assisted wheelchair access
- Flat routes from parking area to entrance
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
- Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
- Some toilets with handrails
- Accessible Communication Facilities
- Audible alarm system
- Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)
- Hearing loop system
- Information available in audio format
- Information available in braille
- Information available in large print
- Sign language used
- Accessible Parking Facilities
- Blue badge parking available
- Designated disabled parking available within fifty metres of main entrance
- Drop-off point for guests available outside main entrance
- Public car park available within two hundred metres of main entrance
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
- Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
- Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
- Special dietary requirements catered for
- Staff available to assist
- Staff disability awareness trained
- Wheelchairs available free of charge
- Additional Accessible Facilities
- Accessible baby changing rooms
- Level access, ramp or lift to garden
- Level access, ramp or lift to information point
- Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point
- Portable chip and pin machines
- Attraction Facilities
- Audio commentary available
- Gift shop
- Patron toilets
- Public toilets
- Booking Facilities
- Coach parties accepted
- Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
- Cafe
- Halal options on menu
- Kosher options on menu
- Nut-free option on menu
- Private Dining
- Restaurant
- Vegetarian options on menu
- Children Facilities
- Children welcome
- Childrens menu
- Family Rooms
- Event Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Civil Partnership licence held
- Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
- In house AV available
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Offers charity rates
- Wedding service
- General Facilities
- Free WiFi
- On site parking
- Payment Facilities
- Group rates available
