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Hampton Court Palace - East Molesey

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ADDRESS: Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey
Surrey
POSTCODE: KT8 9AU
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 0844 482 7777
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Hampton Court Palace - East Molesey

Henry VIII's Great Hall 

 
The Great Hall is England’s greatest medieval hall and one of Britain’s oldest theatres. William Shakespeare’s company performed there in 1603-4.


Young Henry VIII exhibition

Meet the 'pin-up' prince, before he became fat old Henry VIII, at our Young Henry VIII exhibition (included in your admission ticket). The exhibition includes paintings and interactive displays.


The world famous Maze

Test yourself and get enjoyably lost in 'the most famous Maze in the history of the world'. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket. A 'Maze only' entry is also available.


Tudor kitchens and live Tudor cookery

Built to feed the Court of Henry VIII, the kitchens were expected to provide meals for 600 people twice a day. See the kitchens today and experience the sights and smells of a real Tudor kitchen!


Beautiful gardens

Wander through over 60 acres of beautifully maintained and internationally celebrated gardens at Hampton Court Palace. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket.

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