The Wolsey Rooms were originally built for Thomas Wolsey, Henry VIII 's chief minister, when he owned Hampton Court in the 1520s. Explore his world and the events of the early years of Henry VIII’s ...

Join Henry VIII on Tour where various events will be held up and down the country as part of a research project led by Historic Royal Palaces. This fascinating research delves into Henry's roots and ...

Join us for Hillsborough Castle’s May Day Weekend 2024, the perfect way to celebrate the long weekend. There’s something for everyone in the stunning setting of Hillsborough Castle’s 100-acre royal ...

James I: a religious reformer and obsessed with witches, a keen patron of architecture and the arts, and an early anti-smoking campaigner. Anne of Denmark: assertive and independent, a dynamic patron ...

Welcome to The Orangery, the royally-inspired dining experience where history and culinary arts meet. Join us for an indulgent timeless afternoon tea, where you can find Queen Victoria's famed ...

When the pandemic struck, Historic Royal Palaces, like many heritage institutions, had to temporarily pause projects, including the conservation of Queen Caroline's State bed. We instead turned our ...

In the 1500s, a monarch’s home was the centre of the nation. Wherever the monarch resided, he or she would be surrounded by the court. These were people of high rank and their servants. Under the ...

Queen Elizabeth I was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty, which ruled England between 1485 and 1603. The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth became Queen in 1558 aged 25, at a time of ...

Book a ticket in advance online or purchase tickets on the day at the ticket office. Ticket prices are different for peak and off peak visits Peak visits: weekends, events and the August bank holiday.

The Hampton Court Palace Maze is the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze. Commissioned around 1700 by William III, it covers a third of an acre and is known for confusing and intriguing visitors with its ...

Join us for a fun-filled celebration of summer set in the stunning surroundings of Hampton Court Palace Join us for a fun-filled celebration of summer set in the stunning surroundings of Hampton Court ...