Is Hampton Court Palace worth it?
Yes: a real Tudor palace, 60 acres of gardens and the famous maze for £30 make it the best-value royal day out near London. Allow at least half a day.
📍East Molesey, 35 mins by train from Waterloo
Nuestra elección: Palace + Gardens Entry · Cancelación gratuita
En resumen — is Hampton Court Palace worth it?
Yes, it's arguably the best-value royal day out in London: a genuine Tudor palace, 60 acres of gardens and the famous maze for £30. Allow at least half a day plus the 35-minute train from Waterloo.
Datos rápidos
- Opening hours
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (shorter in winter)
- Location
- East Molesey, 35 mins by train from Waterloo
- Age suitability
- All ages, superb for families
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes, most areas step-free
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (most tickets)
Cómo puntuamos Hampton Court Palace
Nuestro método£30 for a full day covering the palace, Tudor kitchens, 60 acres of gardens and the maze is the best-value royal ticket around London.
The Great Hall, working Tudor kitchens and the maze are superb, and the costumed guides genuinely add to it.
The trip out to East Molesey filters the crowds. Even summer weekends feel manageable next to central London sights.
The most complete royal day out. If you have the time for one palace done properly, do this one.
Mejor momento para visitar Hampton Court Palace
Mayormente interiorHampton Court Palace es mayormente interior — el tiempo solo importa para llegar. La afluencia es el factor principal en la puntuación.
- 10am☁️Cloudy, 12°CGenial
- 12pm☁️Cloudy, 10°CBien
- 2pm🌦️Drizzle, 9°CBien
- 10am☀️Clear, 11°CGenial
- 12pm☀️Clear, 13°CBien
- 2pm☁️Cloudy, 13°CBien
Hora a hora habitual →
Arrive at opening and do the Tudor kitchens and Great Hall before the day-trippers arrive, then spend the afternoon in the gardens and maze.
Las mejores entradas para Hampton Court Palace, comparadas
Todas las atracciones de London →| Tipo de entrada | Qué incluye | Precio desde | TripScore | Nuestra elección |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RECOMENDADO Palace + Gardens Entry Full-day access |
| £30 por adulto | 8.8 El mejor en general | Ver entradas → |
Entry + Audio Guide Palace, gardens, maze & guide |
| £30 por adulto | 8.6 | Ver entradas → |
Entry + Return Transfer Transport from central London |
| £72 por adulto | 7.2 | Ver entradas → |
Qué dicen los visitantes
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Por qué merece la pena Hampton Court Palace
- ✓Henry VIII's Great Hall and the working Tudor kitchens are the real thing, not reconstructions.
- ✓60 acres of formal gardens plus the world's oldest surviving hedge maze.
- ✓Costumed guides and family trails make it one of London's best days out with kids.
- ✓35 minutes from Waterloo, yet far quieter than the central royal sights.
Errores habituales en Hampton Court Palace
- ✗Treating it as a two-hour stop. The palace and gardens comfortably fill four or five.
- ✗Skipping the Tudor kitchens, the most atmospheric part of the palace.
- ✗Visiting in winter expecting the gardens at their best.
- ✗Missing the maze because it sits at the far end of the gardens.
Cómo se compara Hampton Court Palace
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre Hampton Court Palace
Is Hampton Court Palace worth it?▾
Yes. For £30 you get Henry VIII's Great Hall, the working Tudor kitchens, the Chapel Royal, 60 acres of formal gardens and the world's most famous hedge maze. It is the most complete royal day out near London, and better value than most central attractions.
How long do you need at Hampton Court Palace?▾
4 to 5 hours to do the palace and gardens justice, plus about 35 minutes each way by train from Waterloo. Many visitors make a full day of it.
How do you get to Hampton Court Palace from London?▾
Direct trains run from London Waterloo to Hampton Court station roughly every half hour, taking about 35 minutes. The palace is a five-minute walk over the bridge from the station.
Is the maze included in the Hampton Court ticket?▾
Yes, palace and gardens tickets include the maze. It is smaller than people expect but genuinely disorienting, and kids love it.
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Nuestra elección · Desde
£30 · Palace + Gardens Entry
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