What Travellers Say
Offers historic view of life back when Kings and Queens ran the country. It is not a cheap visit but more worthwhile for a summer trip as it was cold inside as well as outside. The gardens are well maintained as is the house itself, the attendants very friendly and helpful. Some of the explanations could have been a bit more legible and have some more info. The maze is a must if you have kids or feel up to getting a bit lost.
Fantastic day out, so much to see! Carpark is £1.80 per hour. Lots of space however. Concessions are really good, £1 entry for universal credit recipients. A few cafes in the palace. Must see the chapel where Henry visited regularly. The astronomical clock in the courtyard is spectacular. Amazing craftsmanship. Look for the red arrow on the clock, apparently Henry had it put in so he could take his barge down to London at tide times. I would recommend splitting up visits to see the place and gardens on separate occasions.
Fantastic look back into English history. Infamous for Henry the 8th but also great for fan's of William the 3rd (king Billy). Spent 3 hours here looking round and we didn't do the 750 acre estate and gardens! Some of the history on show is 1st class. The weapons on display are in the multi hundreds of flintlock/musket rifles pistols.
if you want to explore a beautifully maintained castle with an abundance of history then this is a place you need to visit when in London. location at east molesey Hampton. An easy 45min Train ride from central London gets you here. Tickets include an audio guide with multiple tour options covering the history of the palace, the Tudor Dynasty and descriptions of the many ornate rooms. and many event in hampton court palace
An Unforgettable Ice Skating Experience at Hampton Court Palace Ice skating at Hampton Court Palace is pure magic! Gliding across the ice with the stunning historic palace as a backdrop feels like stepping into a winter fairytale. The rink is beautifully set up, well maintained, and has a wonderfully festive atmosphere that makes the whole experience special from start to finish. The staff are friendly, organised, and helpful, which makes everything run smoothly even when it’s busy. Whether you’re a confident skater or just finding your feet, skating at Hampton Court is an absolute must-do. It’s a perfect activity for friends and families. I’d highly recommend it and would happily go back again!
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Fun Facts
Hampton Court’s Maze is the UK’s oldest surviving hedge maze, commissioned around 1700 for William III, and it was the first hedge-planted maze in Great Britain.
The current Royal Tennis Court was built for Charles I in 1625, but one of its external walls still survives from Cardinal Wolsey’s original court of 1526–29.
Hampton Court has the only surviving royal Chocolate Kitchen in Britain; its exact location was only pinned down in 2013 through an 18th-century palace inventory.
In 1871, workmen unearthed two male skeletons beneath a cloister in Fountain Court. A resident who had long complained of unexplained knocking said the disturbances stopped once the remains were properly interred.
The Great Vine, planted in 1768 under Capability Brown, is considered the largest grape vine in the world; its longest rod reaches 36.5 metres.
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