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Hampton Court Palace Entrance Ticket

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Description

Hampton Court Palace is a tale of two palaces: a grand Tudor palace originally built by Cardinal Wolsey before being developed by Henry VIII. Dovetailing with the Tudor splendour is the Baroque palace designed by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II in the 17th century. Visitors can immerse themselves in the vast Tudor Kitchens where Henry VIII's banquets were prepared. Climb the stairs into the magnificent Great Hall and Tudor State Apartments, gaze down to the Chapel Royal from the Royal Pew. Venture into the enormous Queen's State Apartments in the Georgian Palace and finish in the 17th Century in William III's Baroque masterpiece, overlooking the splendid gardens.

Tour Options

Weekend Admission Time Slots
Weekday Admission Time Slots
  • 10am - 4pm: With this ticket you may visit anytime between 10am & 4pm
Weekday Admission Anytime
  • 10am - 4pm: With this ticket you may visit anytime between 10am & 4pm
Weekend Admission Anytime
  • 10am - 4pm: With this ticket you may visit anytime between 10am & 4pm

Itinerary

Admission included180 min

Flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed after acquiring it in the 1520s. The palace's many royal occupants have ensured the palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. It is set in beautiful formal gardens, which include the famous maze and the Great Vine. Hampton Court has a designated Family Room, where parents and young children are invited to take a rest from the bustle of the palace. The play equipment is suitable for children aged under five. Family Trails guiding children around the palace are available at the Information Center. The palace is pushchair friendly and a lift is available if you'd like to access the upper floor without using the stairs. Hampton Court is just half an hour from Central London by direct train and is a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon out of the city! At least three hours is recommended for your visit to Hampton Court. Do you want to visit more Royal sites? Upgrade to the Royal Palaces Pass, including the Tower of London, Hampton Court and Kensington Palace. Your pass comprehends one visit to each attraction and is valid for two years. You'll have plenty of time to explore the stories and intrigues at each site at your leisure, as part of you own itinerary. -------------------- ITINERARY -------------------- Things to See and Do Palace Gardens:There are over 60 acres of gardens to explore at Hampton Court including the Maze, the Great Vine and the recently restored Privy Garden. Courtyards and Cloisters: The buildings of Hampton Court Palace cover 6 acres and there are many courtyards and cloisters to explore. Henry VIII'S State Apartments: Henry VIII was Hampton Court's first royal owner, and his magnificent public rooms still survive today. The Tudor Kitchens: If you can stand the heat, come into the new Tudor kitchens! Real smells, sounds and huge roasting fires will give you a taste of Tudor life. The King's Apartments: King William III's Apartments are some of the finest and most important Baroque state apartments in the world. The Queen's State Apartments: These rooms took 30 years to complete and represent a wide range of styles. Some of the most spectacular interiors in the palace can be found here. Costumed Guides Every day there are free tours and presentations by costumed guides in the State Apartments. Learn about life at court and the colorful characters who lived here.

Highlights

Entry ticket to Hampton Court

What's included

Included
Entry ticket to Hampton Court
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: Once the lead passenger name has been added this cannot be changed. Please bring a form of identification that matches the Lead Traveller name on your ticket, with you on the day of your visit, as this may be checked before entry is allowed
  • Please note: ticket is valid for entry on the day of purchase only

Reviews(546)

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Frederick_S
June 28, 2026
Lovely day exploring Hampton Court Palace.

Great day, started walking around the gardens before it got too hot. Really enjoyed the tour around the palace , the audio guide is a must to get as much out of your visit. Not too busy and easy to find your way around. Well kept gardens and building.

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Martin_W
June 25, 2026
It is an amazing place...

It is an amazing place with so much history the gardens are beautiful worth exploring eat to get there using the tube

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ednasponge
June 24, 2026
Poor information, signage and far too expensive.

Was very disappointed in the lack of information signs around the whole palace, particularly in Henry VIII's rooms. Signage was very poor - I kept missing rooms and had to go round in circles to make sure I'd seen everything. Also the place was absolutely jam packed with kids on school tours - all looking utterly bored. Why bring them to a place they have no interest in? Cafe had nice cakes but extortionate prices. Hot food looked like it had been cooked a week ago.

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j0hnhill
June 24, 2026
Bring your walking shoes

Visited as part of our Palace and Castle weekend break in London. Firstly what struck me was the sheer size of the palace which just goes on forever. Grab your digital guide from the shop and grab a map. The tour is excellent, photography allowed inside and out, tickets purchased prior to our visit and they are open day not time limited so very relaxed. Limited parking on site and costs £1.80 per hour, further car parks a re a fair walk from the Palace. Tickets were £23 senior rate, up to six tickets can be purchased if on benefits for £1 each if available. Food and drinks available on site. Grounds are extensive and run down to the Thames.

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jessielxcia
June 14, 2026
Really helpful ladies in the ticket office

Nicole and Lianne were really helpful and helped correct a mistake I made when booking x the palace itself is also gorgeous one of my top visited royal sites.

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PRISCILA_M
June 14, 2026
Great one day option

Many spaces to explore, a beautiful garden, easy transportation from Londre, super recommended tour

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SaladDaysSally
June 11, 2026
A Sumptuous Palace, Ice Skating Rink, Maze, and Royal Tennis Court!

A Sumptuous Palace, Ice Skating Rink, Maze, and Royal Tennis Court! Hampton Court, the former residence of King Henry VIII has a lot to offer to visitors, especially families. We arrived here early, leaving our hotel at 7:45 to catch the train, so that we would slot into the first ticketed entrance time of the day. We are always keen to do this and beat the crowds. While awaiting our ticket entrance time, we enjoyed watching children ice skate on the outdoor rink (see photo of penguin "ice skating helpers") while I drank a hot chocolate purchased from the concessions shop. The palace itself offers a history lesson, with excellent signage, including information and portraits of all of King Henry VIII's wives. Walking through on our own probably took an hour. We lingered in the kitchens, dining room, and the king's meeting room with the round table. The signage in the meeting room taught us that the king's most trusted advisor sat to his right, so this writer has to assume that the expression "right hand man" must tie into this habit. In any event, we probably spent another hour enjoying the exterior of the palace. (See photos of the well-manicured trees, the Royal Tennis Court and the hedge maze). The hedge maze was such fun. We made it to the center and back to the exit with great speed, and I must admit that I felt very smug about this. We did some people-watching afterwards, or maybe people-listening is more accurate, being that we couldn't see them through the hedges, and we heard young people laughing and laughing, running into dead end after dead end, unable to find their way through for a good long while. After our morning at Hampton Court, we made our way over to the Globe Theater for a tour, then to theater for the evening. I am so glad we spent our morning at the very dignified Hampton Court Palace.

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David P
June 4, 2026
A Charming Day at Hampton Court , Even Without the Ghosts

Hampton Court was a genuinely lovely visit , even if the ghosts clearly took the day off. Despite the rain trying its best to set the Tudor mood, it didn’t dampen my spirits (pun fully intended). The palace itself was atmospheric and beautifully kept, and the staff around the grounds were warm, friendly, and impressively knowledgeable. The only downside was the café staff, who came across a bit rude and abrupt, which took the shine off the experience for a moment. Thankfully, this was balanced out by a delightful chat with the lady in the gift shop, who absolutely deserves high praise for her kindness and enthusiasm. Overall, a memorable day out with plenty of charm , just missing a ghost cameo.

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Vacation08087132117
June 3, 2026
It's famous for a reason

Great trip with my wife and son. The various rooms and sections of the castle were all interesting and different, show casing different era's of the Palace's history. There were some fun and interesting role plays that we saw inside and all the staff were friendly and helpful. There is a magic garden (kids play area) that was a lot better than we expected it to be. The maze was average, famous for being Hampton Court Palace maze but for an actual maze it was pretty weak, the hedges were largely threat bare and it was really small. We went to Blenheim Palace last year and the maze there was ridiculously better than this one. The food was pretty good if very overpriced. I don't mind and expect ridiculously over priced food at places like this, fair enough, but don't put signs by the food saying things like "Amazing deal" and "Bargain prices" when the prices are something like £3.50 for a can of coke, £6 for a sandwich or £10 for a bowl of salad, that's just a lie. Other than the disappointment of the maze and the predictable high food prices the whole day was wonderful.

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700PeteJ
May 30, 2026
A lovely family day out

We have the Royal Historic Palaces membership (which is a bargain by the way), and so our visit was included in that. This took the pressure off the need to do it all in a day. We had a very good wander about the grounds, which are spectacular. Took in the gardens, which are equally spectacular, and we let the kids play in the Magic Garden, which is one of the best adventure playgrounds we’ve ever been to. The place does really justice to its Tudor heritage and there is plenty here to see, read, understand, and learn. Staff were lovely and very helpful. This always makes for a relaxed visit. If you live a grand old building or you’re interested in our history, I’d recommend the visit.

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