Discover the home of Henry VIII
Experience the public dramas and private Lives of Henry VIII, his wives the queens and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens and the popular Magic Garden adventure playground.
Visit
Opening times
05 June - 21 July 2024
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00-17:30
Last admission: 16:30
There are temporary route closures in place around the palace. Check our opening times page for all closures before you visit.
The Magic Garden opens at 11:00 on certain dates throughout the year.
Tickets and prices
Explore Hampton Court Palace. Pre-booking is recommended and ticket prices are different for peak and off peak visits.
Dogs are not permitted within the palace, courtyards or gardens unless they are trained assistance dogs.
Ticket prices from (excluding donation):
- Members: Free
- Adult: £27.20
- Child age 5-15: £13.60
Getting here
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. Directions
Enjoy a day out for all the family
Keep the family entertained with a day out at Hampton Court Palace.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
02 - 07 July 2024
Join us for a fun-filled celebration in the stunning setting of Hampton Court Palace in summer 2024.
Included in your ticket
- Families
- Things to see
The Magic Garden
Meet mysterious beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace.
- Open Wednesday - Sunday
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- 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
- 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)
What's on
- 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.
- 13-14 and 20-21 July 2024
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms
Discover the oldest rooms at Hampton Court Palace and meet the ordinary men and women who enabled the Tudor court to exist and flourish.
- Opens 13 July 2024
- In line with palace opening hours
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Events
- Families
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival
Join a bank holiday weekend celebration of food and drink in Hampton Court Palace's iconic gardens.
- 24 - 26 August 2024
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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"I am always in constant awe of everything inside and outside of the palace and I always look forward to my next visit."
-Palace Member
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