Hampton Court Palace Tickets

Discover the charms of England’s largest, grandest Tudor palace and home to the notorious Henry VIII

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Hampton Court Palace highlights

  • Get a first hand look at where the mercurial monarch Henry VIII spent his days. Explore his home and see how his wives, children, courtiers and servants lived
  • Explore the splendour of the Great Hall, the infamous Haunted Gallery, the power centre Great Watching Chamber as well as William III’s apartments, The Chapel Royal and Wolsey Closet, the hidden Tudor space built by Cardinal Wolsey
  • Also included in your ticket is the Cumberland Art Gallery, with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, van Dyck and more, including the private space Council Chamber and Henry VIII’s kitchens including the Chocolate Kitchens, which have been restored after almost 300 years
  • Learn about the favourite game of Henry VIII at the Royal Tennis Court. The viewing gallery display includes homemade balls, life-sized character illustrations and custom-made racquets
  • Hampton Court Gardens are magnificent places included in your ticket, including: Fountain Court, Pond Gardens, Chapel Court, The Maze, The Wilderness, Rose Garden, Privy Garden and Kitchen Garden
  • 12-13 and 19-20 July: Witness a spectacle of epic proportions as Henry VIII’s Joust returns to the palace. See daredevil tricks performed on horseback, pick your favourite knight and cheer, jeer and follow all the fun of an epic face-off until one knight reigns supreme
  • From the end of July to 7 September, palace visitors can explore the extensive gardens and discover some of Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters in our specially created Peter Rabbit Adventure trail
  • The Peter Rabbit Adventure: From the end of July through August, palace visitors will also be able to explore the extensive gardens and discover some of Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters in our specially created Peter Rabbit Adventure trail
  • The Indian Army at the Palace: Explore the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace in the early 20th century, This is a new exhibition of previously unseen objects, photographs, film and personal stories. Until 28 September
  • 25 October - 2 November: Ghostly spirits and otherworldly figures return for Halloween 

What's included

  • Access to all public areas of place at the Hampton Court Palace
  • Access to The gardens, courtyards and the Maze

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children under the age of 5 go in for free
  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult

Accessibility information

  • Hampton Court Palace is step-free
  • Hampton Court Palace provides accessible parking on-site
  • The majority of buses accommodate wheelchair users and stop near the palace entrance
  • British Sign Language (BSL), audio descriptive tours and Braille guidebooks are available
  • Free entry tickets for carers are available
  • For more information, please download a copy of the Access Guide here
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further information regarding accessibility for this attraction

Ticket restrictions

  • Concession tickets are available only to seniors in possession of a valid ID

Additional information

  • Please be aware that both planned and unexpected closures or temporary limitations to the visit’s route may occur. We recommend customers to contact our team prior to their visits to receive the latest updates
  • Dogs are not permitted within the palace gardens unless they are trained assistance dogs. This includes medical alert dogs
  • Visitors can enter Hampton Court Palace any time within the opening and last admission time on the day of their visit. Please disregard any specific time on your ticket if the system automatically assigns one to you

Visitors can enter Hampton Court Palace any time within the opening and last admission time on the day of their visit. 

Hampton Court Palace opening dates and times vary throughout the year.

Regular operating times: 

  • Winter (27 Oct - 29 March):
    • Daily: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (last entry at 3:00 pm)
  • Summer (30 March - 26 October):
    • Daily: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)

Palace closures:

  • May: 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
  • June: Mondays and Tuesdays
  • July: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15
  • September: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
  • October: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
  • November: Mondays and Tuesdays
  • December: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16

How to get there

  • Address: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU, England, United Kingdom.
  • Nearest train station: Hampton Court

Frequently asked questions

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by Golden Tours.

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Upon booking you will receive via email an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. This must be printed and shown when visiting the attraction to exchange for your entry tickets. 

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