Hampton Court Palace and Gardens Tickets

Hampton Court Palace Tickets

Hampton Court Palace stands as one of Britain's most magnificent royal residences, offering you five centuries of palace history to explore. Once home to Cardinal Wolsey and later King Henry VIII, this Tudor masterpiece showcases an extraordinary blend of medieval, Tudor and Baroque architecture that tells the story of England's most famous monarchs.

Your ticket grants access to the opulent State Apartments, where you'll walk through the Great Hall with its ornate ceiling and the Chapel Royal, which has hosted continuous worship for over four centuries. The palace's Baroque sections, added by William III and Mary II, feature the Guard Chamber, Presence Chamber and Great Bedchamber, each filled with period artefacts and masterpiece paintings. Outside, 60 acres of gardens await, including the legendary Hampton Court Maze, the world's oldest surviving hedge maze.

Highlights

• Navigate the Hampton Court Maze, the oldest hedge maze in the world with its challenging winding paths
• Tour the Great Hall and State Apartments where Henry VIII once held court, featuring intricate ceiling work and historic artefacts
• Visit the Chapel Royal with its brilliant blue ceiling, still used for regular services after four centuries
• Explore the Cumberland Art Gallery displaying works by great masters
• See the world's largest productive grapevine, planted in 1768 and still producing grapes today
• Walk through the historic Privy Garden and seasonal flower displays across 60 acres of palace grounds

Plan Your Visit to Hampton Court Palace

The palace operates year-round, though opening times vary seasonally, so check the current schedule before your visit. Allow a full day to properly explore both the palace interiors and extensive gardens. The best time to visit is mid-morning on weekdays to avoid crowds, particularly in the popular maze area.

Hampton Court Palace sits in East Molesey, Surrey, easily reached by train from London Waterloo to Hampton Court station (35 minutes), with the palace just a short walk from the station. If you're exploring more of London's royal heritage, consider combining your visit with tickets to Kensington Palace or Tower of London to discover different chapters of British royal history.

Much of the palace and gardens are wheelchair accessible, with wheelchairs and mobility scooters available on-site, though bringing your own is recommended. Children under 15 must remain with adults at all times. Photography is permitted throughout the palace except within the Chapel Royal and Royal Pew areas.