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Hampton Court Palace is the oldest Tudor palace in England and promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. With beautiful architecture, colourful gardens and plenty of family activities, it provides an unforgettable day out for everyone. Exclusive discounted ticket rates for visits until the end of September 2010.

You will receive an e-voucher for this product. Please print off the voucher and take it to the specified redemption point, where it will be exchanged for a ticket.

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Child rate applies to 5 - 15 year olds
Children under 5 get in free
Concessions - full time students with valid ID, seniors over 60.
Family - up to 2 adults and 3 children
Summer offer: applies to visits from 1 August to 30 September ONLY

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	Summer offer (to 30 September)	Standard Ticket
Adult	£11.50	£14.00
Child	£5.75	£7.00
Concession	£9.50	£11.00
Family	£31.30	£38.00

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Hampton Court Palace in South West London is one of only two surviving palaces owned by Henry VIII. Although not lived in by the Royal family since the 18th century, it remains a popular tourist attraction.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens featuring sparkling fountains, 200,000 flowering bulbs and 750 acres of tranquil royal parkland. Test yourself and get enjoyably lost in the world-famous Hampton Court maze.

Other attractions include live Tudor cookery, Henry's private state apartments, the unique Hampton Court gardens restoration, and the Georges' private apartments which were last occupied in 1737 and are now fully refurbished. The tennis court and banqueting house are open during the summer months.

There is also a 'Young Henry VIII' exhibition, where you can discover what the King was like when he was young. And don't forget the Great Hall and the Chapel Royal, which has been in use for over 450 years.

Take a step back in time and join Henry VIII at his favourite palace at Hampton Court London.

Opening Times

Winter: to 27 March 2010 and from 31 October 2010

10:00 - 16:30. Last Entry 15:30

Summer: 28 March - 30 October

10:00 - 18:00. Last Entry 17:00

Parking

Some parking is available at Hampton Court Palace at the cost of £3.50. Alternative parking is available nearby on Hampton Court Green at a cost of £3.00, Bushy Park free of charge, or at Hampton Court train station (please check at the station for pricing details).

During the summer season, commencing 1 April 2006, the South Gardens (including the Privy Garden and Lower Orangery), the formal East Front Gardens and the 20th-Century Garden will be part of the paying area. Entry to these garden areas will be included in all tickets to Hampton Court Palace and there will be separate gardens-only tickets. Click here to download a season ticket application form.

Visiting with the family

There is a designated Family Room at Hampton Court where parents and young children are invited to take a rest from the bustle of the palace! The play equipment includes a Duplo Lego table, an activity cube and various soft play shapes, all suitable for children under 5. Please note, children must not be left unattended. The Family Room is next to the Information Centre in Clock Court.

Family Trails which guide children around the palace are available at the Information Centre.

The palace is pushchair friendly if your child can bear the bumpy cobblestones! A lift is available if you want to access the upper floor without using the stairs. Please ask a warder for assistance. There is a pushchair park off Clock Court; however, please note that it is not supervised.

There are baby-changing facilities in both the male and female toilets near Base Court and in the female toilet in the Tiltyard Tea-room.

If any child becomes detached from their party, please let a member of staff know as soon as possible.

Lost children are taken to the Information Centre in Clock Court until they can be reunited with their group.

Adults bringing small children to the palace should be aware that it has awkward stairs, precious objects, traffic and lots of water - and we've found that children can travel a long way if they wander off as adults admire the buildings and gardens.

Please ensure that children understand that if they become lost they should ask a uniformed warder for help.

Timing your visit

We recommend that you allow at least 3 hours for your visit to Hampton Court. Upon arrival, please go to the Information Centre in Clock Court for assistance in planning your time.

For visitors who would like to plan their itinerary in advance, we suggest the following timings:

1 hour

• Visit the introductory exhibition behind the colonnade in Clock Court (20 mins)

• Walk through Henry VIII's State Apartments (20 mins)

• Walk through the Tudor Kitchens (20 mins)

2 hours

• Visit the introductory exhibition behind the colonnade in Clock Court (20 mins)

• Tudor Kitchens (25 mins)

• Costume guide tour or audio guide tour of Henry VIII's State Apartments (30 mins)

• Costume guide tour or audio guide tour of the King's Apartments (William III) (30 mins)

• Walk through the Wolsey Rooms (15 mins)

3 hours

• Visit the introductory exhibition behind the colonnade in Clock Court (20 mins)

• Tudor Kitchens (25 mins)

• Costume guide tour or audio guide tour of Henry VIII's State Apartments (30 mins)

• Walk through the Queen's State Apartments (30 mins)

• Costume guide tour or audio guide tour of the King's Apartments (William III) (30 mins)

• Walk through the Wolsey Rooms (15 mins)

• The Georgian Rooms with audio guide (30 mins)

A walk through the formal gardens, the Maze, special exhibitions and any refreshments are not included in the timings.

Royal Collection paintings

Hampton Court is home to a large number of Royal Collection paintings, which may be seen in various rooms and apartments as you tour the palace.

However, the selection of pictures on display is changed from time to time so if you are coming to see a specific painting, please check that it is on public display before you visit. Email: chris.stevens@royalcollection.org.uk

Andrea Mantegna's Triumphs of Caesar displayed in the Lower Orangery Gallery will be temporarily closed to visitors from 2 October 2006 for approximately two months whilst the paintings and gallery are prepared for a representation. The gallery will reopen in mid-December.

Orientation leaflets

Orientation leaflets for the palace are available in the Ticket Office and Information Centre.

Leaflets for the palace gardens are available in the Ticket Office and Information Centre.

Photography

Photography is welcomed within the courtyards of the palace, the gardens and the Tudor Kitchens but is not permitted elsewhere inside the building.

Dogs

Visitors are welcome to walk their dogs in those areas of the palace gardens that do not require an entrance ticket, and in Home Park. Please keep your dog on a lead, stick to the paths and remove any dog litter.

Only service dogs are allowed inside Hampton Court Palace, in the Maze and in the formal gardens.

Please note that there are no facilities for dogs to be left while their owners visit the palace.

Lost property

If you lose anything while at Hampton Court Palace, please contact the nearest member of staff. All lost property is held by the Pass Office. Visitors may contact the Pass Office after their visit by telephoning 0870 752 7777 and going through the selections until they reach lost property.