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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey
KT8 9AU
Surrey
England
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Hampton Court Palace's stunning Tudor facade
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Collection details
Architecture, Fine Art
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Facilities
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Hampton Court Palace is an historic building and, therefore, has uneven surfaces. However, all areas are accessible and there are less bumpy routes through most of the courtyards. Our comprehensive Access Guide is available by post or from our website: www.hrp.org.uk
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Contact details
Information line (Tel)
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0844 482 7777
Booking line (Tel)
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0844 482 7799
Membership (Tel)
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0844 482 7788
Events booking (Tel)
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0844 482 7795
General enquiries
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hamptoncourt@hrp.org.uk
Group visit enquiries
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groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk
Corporate events enquiries
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events@hrp.org.uk
Media enquiries
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press@hrp.org.uk
Website
:
www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/
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Open
Palace and Maze: 30 March 2008 - 25 October 2008
Monday - Sunday
Open: 10.00
Close: 18.00
Last ticket sold: 17.00
Last entry in to the Maze: 17.15
Palace and Maze: 26 October 2008 – 29 March 2009
Monday - Sunday
Open: 10.00
Close: 16.30
Last ticket sold: 15.30
Last entry in to the Maze: 15.45
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Closed
Hampton Court Palace and the Formal Gardens are closed 24-26 December each year.
The Informal Gardens are closed 25 December each year.
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Admission charges
Adults: £13.30
Students (with ID) and senior citizens (60+): £10.80
Children under 16: £6.65
Children under 5: Free
Family ticket: £37.00 (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
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Join online at www.hrp.org.uk or call 0844 482 7788
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Description
Hampton Court Palace was home to some of England's most famous kings and queens from Henry VIII (1509-47), its first royal resident, to George II (1727-60), its last. From 1760 the palace became a 'grace-and-favour' residence for those who had given great service to the Crown or country - or, more often than not, their dependants.
The gardens are an attraction in their own right, from the ordered Privy Garden of William III to the Great Vine, which still produces fruit, and the Hampton Court Palace Maze.
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Collections description
With 500 years worth of history to explore, Hampton Court Palace has been divided into a series of historical routes which help to explain how the palace was used when it was occupied by the monarch:
Henry VIII's State Apartments
The Tudor Kitchens
The Wolsey Rooms
The King's Apartments of William III
The Queen's State Apartments
The Georgian Rooms
There are also two exhibitions: the 'Introductory Exhibition' about the history of the building, and the 'Gardens Exhibition' about the development of the gardens.
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Key artists and exhibits
Hampton Court Palace is home to many important paintings and works of art from the Royal Collection.
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Displays include the 16th-century tapestry series, the 'Story of Abraham', the 'Windsor Beauties', a series of Restoration portraits by Sir Peter Lely and 'The Triumphs of Caesar' by Andrea Mantegna.
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Articles
Wanted - Two Portly Henry VIIIs For Hampton Court Re-enactment
Love in a Cold Climate - World Gardens in London
Hampton Court Palace To Open Up Its Corridors For Ghostly Tours
Henry VIII's Clock Takes Time Out For Restoration
The Young Henry VIII Revealed At Hampton Court Palace
News In Brief - Week Ending May 13 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending February 17 2007
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Trails
Exploring Anglo Sikh Heritage In The South East
Anglo Sikh Heritage In The South East
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General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
General audio-guide available
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Indoor soft play area
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Mail order service available
Picnic area
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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