A living Tudor world
Join
Henry VIII's courtiers and hear about the much married King and his
visits to Hampton Court Palace. If you are lucky you may even see the
man himself...
Family fun activities
We
have a wide range of activities and tours to entertain families. Choose
from family trails, our world-famous maze, costumed guided tours, live
Tudor cookery and much much more.
Ghost family trail
How
much do you really know about the spooky palace past? Collect our ghost
family trail from the Information Centre and start investigating.
The Chapel Royal
This
beautiful chapel has been in continuous use for over 450 years.
Visitors are welcome to attend religious services at The Chapel Royal on
Sundays.
Henry's wives
Walk in the footsteps of Henry VIII's six wives and discover more about their lives...and fates.
Click here to read more
Opening times
| Palace and Maze: 27 March - 29 October 2011 (summer) |
| Monday - Sunday |
| Open: 10:00 |
| Close: 18:00 |
| Last ticket sold: 17:00 |
| Last entry into the maze: 17:15 |
Palace and Maze: 30 October 2011 - 24 March 2012 (winter)
| Monday - Sunday |
| Open: 10:00 |
| Close: 16:30 |
| Last ticket sold: 15:30 |
| Last entry into the maze: 15:45 |
Formal Gardens:
| Summer ** |
All other times |
| Open: 10.00 |
Open: 10.00 |
| Close: 19.00* |
Close: 17.30* |
Informal Gardens (Tiltyard, Wilderness and West Front):
| Summer ** |
All other times |
| Open: 07.00 |
Open: 07.00 |
| Close: 20.00* |
Close: 18.00* |
*Palace, Maze and Tiltyard Café close earlier
** 'Summer' is usually April to September but for further information
please call us shortly before your visit, on 0844 482 7777.
Home Park (including both Jubilee Gates):
| |
Open |
Close |
| May to July |
07.00 |
21.00 |
| April, August & September |
07.00 |
21.00 |
| March & October |
07.00 |
18.45 |
| November to February |
07.00 |
17.30 |