Hampton Court Palace

Step back in time as you explore this magnificent palace, best known for its most famous resident, Henry VIII. Feel the heat of the vast Tudor Kitchens and the eerie chill of the Haunted Gallery, before losing yourself in world famous Maze set in 60 acres of beautiful gardens.

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Hampton Court Rd Hampton Greater London KT8 9AU United Kingdom

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Emma Banfield

Gardens ; stray far from palace for a quiet picnic . Get the audio tour . Wear a cape! Excellent play acting, not cringe worthy. Get a year pass if you live close for summer outings for all 5 palaces .

John Barnham

A great historical treasure. Get the train direct from Waterloo. The gardens and maze are free. Plus cross the river for some decent places to eat.

W

Fascinating place with lots to see - a day is not enough to cover the palace & the garden ! Get the Historic Royal Palaces membership if going to Tower of London & Hampton Court to get 1-yr free access

Anna

Gardens , maze , tennis court , deers. Loved musucians, kitchen workers in authentic costumes , especially admired a lemon carver. Perfect place for a daily family walk. Entrance fee as of Jan2020 26GBP

eric bornemann

Great place to check out especially with kids who love history. A wondrous and beautiful place to roam around and hang out by the Thames. Skip the cafe and eat across the road at The Mute Swan.

Ece Sunay

So peaceful . Only 30 min from London and worth it. You can see huge stag family. Perfect river science. Feels like a high end little village with all these yacht clubs and lovely gardens .

George X

Through 4 different routes you will discover Edwards VIII scandalous life,Williams III apartments , the royal kitchens and chocolaterie, sit in the Great Hall, pray (!) in the amazing Crown Chapel.

Alix De Grez

Take an audio guide and plan to stay there for the day! So many things do learn, see, enjoy and discover. An amazing one day trip

Nuffzz

A Tudor palace , or something close enough. It has been expanded and modified in different eras and styles that now it does not resemble any specific style, but it was henry the 8th so ..

Gordon Davis-Day

For me one the most beautiful and amazing Royal Palaces in British history, it has some of the finest art in the world which is mostly 17th & 18th century.

Marine Amantes

Completely outstanding ! Being a huge fan of the Tudor's history, I was more than fascinated by the Palace & the garden . Loved it !!!!

Jack Smith

There's an Ice Rink set up of a winter in front of the Palace . From a distance & with everything lit up of at night, it looks good. But close up, the ice rink looks very basic. Better venues in London

Holly Manson

This is the most amazing palace ! It is totally worth to see! The audio guide was fascinating and engaging.The cafe food pricey .This was easy to get to from central London.

Olivia

If you're interested in the Tudor area then this is the place to come. Look into the royal palaces membership if you're interested in visiting more than one. The gardens are lovely.

Lili Petkova

Don’t miss the live acting, be part of Henry VIII’s royal court. Look in the brochure you’ll receive when buying your tickets, see where and when you can find the king and one of his wives. :)

EArchitect

There are two gift shops : one just past the main entrance on the left of the gate and another in the main courtyard which is the "Henry Shop."

Henrique Xavier

Awesome gardens , the best part in my opinion, nice cafe too. Maybe a picnic would be nice. Join the palace guided tours with actors wearing typical clothes .

Thomas Wrobel

My visit there was marvelous. Great whether and on bank holiday there was a big picnic all over the place, barbecue , drinks, etc. Don't forget to visit the maze .

Jenna Anderson

This place is definitely worth a day trip. Immerse yourself in it. Wander the amazing gardens , and definitely don't miss the Tudor Chapel and kitchens.

Mr S

The Magic Garden is amazing and great fun for toddlers and youngsters. You can easily spend several hours there..

Laura

Go for snapshots of the royal apartments from three different rulers. Be sure to check out the gardens and look up at the ornately painted ceilings.

DHR.com

A magnificent Palace next to the River Thames is a historical attraction that was built for Cardinal Wosley, Henry VIII 's favorite. Make sure to see the astronomical clock built in the 1540s.

MEL BROWN STUDIOS

A great experience. Well run and curated definitely one of the best palaces to visit.

Kirsty Rockett

Checkout Blubeckers restaurant across the road from the main gate they do great meals for good prices. I recommend the steak sandwich :)

Victor Chu

Tourists are so few compared to other attractions in London that sometimes you feel as if you were the owner of this place or at least some of its rooms.

Pasi Siukonen

Entrance fee gives access to a lot of interesting history here. Great for photography and getting to know some English culture.

Marie-Anne Ramond

Nice castle , not far from London. To get there, take the train at Waterloo station. Don't forget the free audio guide for the visit.

Emily Hanson

A great day out, lots to see and do. Really good value for money and all the tours are full of information and loads of photo opportunities too

Genevie

From Cultural tour to checking out the lovely garden . The Magic Garden was fun for my son.

Julia Kate

Awesome palace . The only one I know in London to reinact the old life. Very cool. Maze is fun too

D-J Gordon

Beautiful and historic palace . A must-see for anyone visiting (or living in!) London.

Olga Sulgacika

If its a good weather you can visit gardens and ticket is much cheaper then palace one it costs around 5£ per person, it worth it!

Chris Pawluk

Amazing history! Beautiful grounds. Incredible art .

ESPN

During London 2012, this is the home of the Road Cycling Time Trial. During the race, there’s a “hot seat,” where the leading rider sits until they are beaten.

Patchx

Beautiful and interesting place, beautiful gardens . Go visit if you havent yet.

Debbie Oakes

Steeped in such atmosphere King H could be taking a nap. Get lost in the maze and if you are there around Christmas try ice skating .

Tim Fuell

Make sure you pick up an audio guide from the information office . They come in adult and more concise family versions

Ana Lara

Castle ticket also give you access to the maze and the gardens . The maze is quite underwhelming and not worth it but the gardens .... amazing!

Maggie MacG

Amazing glimpse into the life of Henry VIII and Tudor history.

Krystel Justice

The audio tour is informative. The guards in each room can tell you a lot that isn't on the audio.

Steve Read

A great place to visit - the historical setting is unique. Don't forget to look up at the chimneys.

Chris Bartley

If you like racquet sports make sure you visit the 'real' tennis court . The game is the for runner of tennis and squash .

Matthew Clark

Worth the trip. Beautiful area as well . Plenty to do and see around Richmond station.

Nese Li

Awesome palace and gardens , play is wonderfull

Allison Lansberry

One of my personal favourites. A great day out. Don't miss the hedge maze , & the six wives of Henry the Eighth.

HISTORY UK

This grand Tudor palace was built by Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor Cardinal Wolsey, but passed to the king in 1529. His 4th queen Catherine Howard is said to haunt the gallery outside the chapel.

Sharon Dorricott

Went to the chapel for a very humbling service and then did a self tour . Very interesting

Juli A.

Love it! The gardens are amazing!!!

Jayne Robinson

Great cafes & shops, if it's too busy cross the bridge to the village , the best antiques shops there & a wide selection of eateries !

Carl Griffin

State rooms are amazing.

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Great maze. Think laterally about getting to the 'centre' of the maze. Our kids managed to get to the centre with no wrong turns. We made plenty. Follow your kids, not your instincts. - Paul Lee

8.5
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Rabbit spring rolls are nice, mixed roast was good and get the dessert platter for a little taste of everything! Staff are attentive and friendly. Menu is extensive. Beer is a good choice here. - Sarah J Parker

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