Hampton Court Palace
London
What's on this season?
Step into a truly magical experience at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre, taking place over two unmissable weekends: 5–7 and 12–14 Dec.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Henry VIII’s iconic Great Fountain Garden, this beloved Christmas shopping event returns with festive cheer, seasonal delights, and unforgettable atmosphere. There’s no better way to start a holiday season to remember!
Discover Hampton Court Palace, one of Britain’s most iconic royal residences and the grand former home of King Henry VIII. Set along the picturesque River Thames, this magnificent Tudor and Baroque palace has been beautifully preserved, inviting visitors to walk the same halls where history was made.
Explore over 500 years of royal drama, romance, and intrigue in this breathtaking historic site - a place where the ghosts of the past are said to still wander!
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Your ticket includes:
- All open public areas of the palace
- The gardens, courtyards, the Maze and the Magic Garden
General Information
- Please note entry cannot be guaranteed to the Magic Garden, it is operated on a strictly first come, first served basis and queueing at busy times is highly likely.
- Visitors can exit the site and come back in as long as they show their ticket(s) to Palace Hosts at either West Gate or at the entrance to The Rose Garden.
- Toilets are available in the following locations: Wilderness, Base Court, Fountain Court and The Kitchen Garden. All toilets have disabled access.
- Wheelchairs and electric buggies are available. Please note that electric buggies are for outdoor use only.
- The Tiltyard Cafe is open with indoor and outdoor seating. You can choose from a variety of food and drink including barista-style coffees, teas, pastries, cookies, muffins, cakes, along with light lunch options., The Wilderness Kiosk is open at weekends and school holidays, serving ice creams, snacks, teas and filter coffees. The Privy Kitchen Café is also open inside the palace.
- Picnics are allowed in the Palace Gardens.
- Dogs are not permitted within the palace, courtyards or gardens unless they are trained assistance dogs. This includes medical alert dogs.
- Lockers are available on site to store bags or luggage. These are located in the Buggy Store in Clock Court.
Directions
Address:
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
Road:
The palace is on the A308 and is well signposted from all major local roads. Please follow the brown tourist attraction road signs:
From the M25, take either exit 10 (onto the A307) or exit 12 (onto the A308).
From the A3, take the A309.
Parking:
Limited parking is available. Car parking is available on a first come, first served basis, with payment required on site. During our busy periods it is advisable to consider other means of travel.
On-site parking costs £1.60 per hour (car parking bays fit a standard car only). Pay for your parking with card only. Please note the parking machines are touch screen and sanitiser dispensers are next to machines. Alternatively, you can use the Glide app.
Rail:
Hampton Court train station is located a five-minute walk from the palace. National Rail train services run from London Waterloo every 30 minutes, calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, New Malden, Berrylands, Surbiton, Thames Ditton and Hampton Court.
Hampton Court station is in zone 6. Oyster cards are accepted on this route.
Trains returning to London Waterloo depart Hampton Court station at regular times:
- Monday to Saturday: 24 and 54 minutes past the hour
- Sunday: 05 and 35 minutes past the hour
Bus:
Bus services run from Kingston and Richmond.
From Kingston - 111*, 216*, 411*, 461, 513
From Richmond - R68*
*These services accept Oyster cards, LT cards, bus passes, Travelcards, Freedom Passes and Saver Tickets.
Off-peak season
Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00am-17.30pm.
Last admission: 16:30pm.
School holidays
Daily: 10:00am-17:30pm.
Last admission: 16:30pm.
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