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.

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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.

Hampton Court Palace and its gardens are generally open from 10:00am to 5:30pm, with last admission at 4:30pm. Opening days and times can vary throughout the year, so visitors are advised to check the official opening schedule for their chosen date before travelling.

The Magic Garden has slightly longer opening hours, typically from 10:00am to 5:45pm, with last admission at 5:00pm.

Opening times may change during seasonal events, private functions, conservation work and other special occasions. Temporary closures can also affect individual rooms, gardens or visitor routes. Checking the latest information before your visit can help you plan your day and avoid unexpected closures.