Hampton Court Palace

Explore the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace in the early 20th century, through a new exhibition of previously unseen objects, photographs, film and personal stories.

Soldiers from the Indian Army camped at Hampton Court Palace on a number of occasions in the early 20th century. They were invited to join the coronation celebrations of Edward VII (1902), George V (1911) and George VI (1937) as well as the First World War peace parades in 1919.

For some, this would have been their first visit to England. This remarkable new collection brings to life the experiences of those within the camps as well as the press and public reactions to their presence.

Hop, skip and jump into a magical garden trail at Hampton Court Palace this summer, where Peter Rabbit™ and friends are waiting to be discovered! Follow Peter through some of the beautiful palace gardens, solving puzzles, discovering beloved Beatrix Potter characters and uncovering the wonders of nature. Help Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle with her washing, solve Squirrel Nutkin’s riddles and mend the Tailor of Gloucester’s coat. Watch out - Peter has snuck into the Kitchen Garden again! Do you think Mr. McGregor will notice?

Sitting at the heart of the Tudor Palace, the Great Hall towers over the surrounding buildings. Commissioned by King Henry VII, the grandeur and size of the Great Hall remain impressive even today. 

The Chapel Royal is a grand example of Tudor opulence at Hampton Court. Installed by Henry VIII during the 1500s, the Chapel's vaulted ceiling is vibrantly colourful, rich and layered with history. In 1710 the interior of the chapel was remodelled by Sir Christopher Wren at the request of Queen Anne.

Let the adventure begin in the Magic Garden. Come face to face with mysterious mythical beasts, storm the battlements, besiege the towers and explore the secret grotto in this magical children's playground.

The Magic Garden provides a unique way for your family to explore the history of Hampton Court Palace. Each section of the garden represents either myths, legends, stories or even real objects that can be found at Hampton Court.

See Henry VIII’s Kitchens and transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor cooking and entertainment. Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace were the largest of Tudor England. 200 cooks, sergeants, grooms and pages worked to produce over 800 meals a day for the hungry household of Henry VIII.

Enter the UK's oldest hedge maze. Commissioned by William III in 1700, it is a third of an acre in size with many twists and turns, and dead ends. It takes visitors an average of 20 minutes to reach the centre.

Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 - 17:30. Last admission: 16:30 (except the below dates)

Closed Monday and Tuesday (except during peak dates when the palace is open daily)
Closed on 28 September 2025

Closures:

- The Queen's Private Apartments are currently closed
- The Mantegna Gallery is closed until 2026
- The Chapel Royal is a working community chapel, which means it may be subject to short-notice closures. The Chapel closes on Sundays for religious services and on other holy days.

Please note that prices may vary for weekend dates and variations will show at checkout.