Hampton Court Palace

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About Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace is a Grade I listed royal palace, famously built by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, the chief minister of King Henry VIII, and given to the King as a gift.

Today, huge grounds and ornamental gardens compliment the massive palace building, both of which are open to the public.

A range of events takes place throughout the year, and guided tours every day.

Address

Hampton Court Palace,
Hampton Ct Way,
Molesey,
East Molesey,
KT8 9AU

Ticket prices

Adult: £26.30
Child: £13.10
Members: Free

Prices last checked July 2023

Link to Hampton Court Palace's website

Opening Hours

Hampton Court Palace is open daily, but its opening hours can vary during the year, with earlier closing in winter months.

Best to check their website when booking tickets.

Accessibility

Exhibitions open at the moment

£29 The Indian Army at the Palace

The forgotten story of the Indian Army camps at Hampton Court Palace

10am to 5:30pm

East Molesey

Ends on Sun 3rd March 2024

Location map and local interesting places

Visitor Attractions

Landmark

Church

10] All Saints Church, Kingston
11] St Elizabeth of Portugal

Alley

12] Cut Throat Alley

National Trust

English Heritage

16] Coombe Conduit
17] Marble Hill House

Pocket Park

18] Barton Green
19] Terrace Gardens

Frequently asked questions

What's the nearest railway station to Hampton Court Palace

The nearest station is Hampton Court Rail Station which is 0.2 miles away.

Hampton Court Palace - Latest News

Tickets Alert: The Royal School of Needlework & Five Coronations

Inside Hampton Court Palace is the Royal School of Needlework, and this summer they are showing off examples of their work for five coronations that took place over the past 120 years.

Winter lights displays for 2021

Away from the high streets with their Christmas lights, there are the large parks that fill their gardens and trees with winter lighting displays.

Hampton Court Palace gardens have reopened

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace have reopened to the public to help with a bit of lockdown walkabouts.

Hampton Court Palace reopens to the public

Although some of the gardens are already open, the main buildings at Hampton Court Palace remained closed, until now.

Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace gardens reopening

Two large ornamental gardens are reopening now that the lockdown is relaxing, at Kew and Hampton Court.

Half price entry to Hampton Court Palace

For the next few weeks, there’s a half-price entry deal to visit Hampton Court Palace.

Henry VIII’s “Field of Cloth of Gold” coming to Hampton Court Palace

Next year marks the 500th anniversary of one of the more important, and visually impressive diplomatic missions between the British and French monarchies, the Field of Cloth of Gold.