Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace was originally built as a present to Cardinal Wolsey from King Henry VIII sometime around 1514. However, true to fickle form, the King decided to keep it for himself after the Cardinal fell out of favour.
One of the UK's most popular tourist attractions, Hampton Court Palace is a mix of Tudor and Baroque architecture and ranks alongside some of the great palaces of the country.
Hampton Court Palace was originally built as a present to Cardinal Wolsey from King Henry VIII sometime around 1514. However, true to fickle form, the King decided to keep it for himself after the Cardinal fell out of favour.
The gardens offer some fantastic riverside walks, immaculate flower arrangements and beautiful views. The famous Hampton Court Maze was planted in the 1690s, is the oldest hedge maze in the world and is made up of miles of paths covering a third of an acre. It's great fun to wander the green corridors – just try not to get too lost!
There are permanent exhibitions about the palace history and the life of King Henry VIII, as well as special events, temporary galleries, seasonal festivals and performances.
Things to see and do at Hampton Court Palace...
- Visit England's most impressive medieval hall – The Great Hall. It's also one of the oldest theatres in Britain, having played host to Shakespeare's company in 1603.
- See the amazing Great Vine – a vine planted way back in 1769 which is now 100 feet long, has a trunk 81 inches thick and still produces grapes every year.
- Visit the annual Hampton Court Flower Show – a stunning event featuring over 600 exhibitors of beautiful gardens, flower arrangements and plots across 33 acres.
Opening Times
| 2010 (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 2010 (01/11/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | £38.00 per ticket |
| Child ticket | £7.00 per ticket |
| Adult ticket | £14.00 per ticket |
| Concession ticket | £11.50 per ticket |
Group Admission Prices Adult: £12.60 Child: £6.30 Concession: £10.35 Group rates apply to 15 or more people.
Awards
- Tourism South East Award -
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Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Runner Up 2008
