{"id":6894,"date":"2024-09-02T15:15:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T14:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=6894"},"modified":"2025-08-15T15:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:02:41","slug":"is-a-trip-to-hampton-court-palace-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/is-a-trip-to-hampton-court-palace-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Trip to Hampton Court Palace from London Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you wonder if it\u2019s worth your time and money, <em>yes<\/em>! Located on the outskirts of London, <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/experiences\/private-tours\/rhs-wisley-and-hampton-court-palace-private-tour\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=reasons-to-visit-hampton-court\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hampton Court Palace<\/a> is one of Britain&#8217;s most popular palaces, mainly because it used to be the residence of the infamous King Henry VIII. It attracts nearly a million visitors each year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially built by <a href=\"https:\/\/tudortimes.co.uk\/guest-articles\/hampton-court-palace-wolseys-masterpiece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardinal Thomas Wolsey<\/a> in the 16th century, a favourite of King Henry VIII, the palace eventually became a royal residence after Wolsey fell out of favour. The Tudor king expanded it, making it a symbol of royal power and splendour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C33Hn-hIcKB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C33Hn-hIcKB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C33Hn-hIcKB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Dr Elizabeth Norton (@enortonhistory)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking through Hampton Court is like stepping back in time. Each room and corridor breathes the lives of the monarchs who once resided there, making it a fascinating and educational experience for the whole family. We listed a few more reasons to visit Hampton Court:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Journey through time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Henry VIII\u2019s Apartments<\/strong>: Explore the opulent chambers where the infamous king lived, worked, and held court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Great Hall<\/strong>: See the magnificent Tudor hall adorned with tapestries, where banquets and gatherings used to take place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>The Chapel Royal<\/strong>: Take a peek into this place, which has been worshipped for over 450 years and whose stunning stained <\/span>glass is worth a stop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BlcgjJwnud6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BlcgjJwnud6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Myles Lester (@myleslester)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admire the architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Clock Court<\/strong>: In the courtyard, notice the stunning Astronomical Clock, installed in 1540.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The King\u2019s Staircase<\/strong>: Discover the Baroque masterpiece painted by Antonio Verrio, leading up to the State Apartments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Tudor Kitchens<\/strong>: These were the largest and most sophisticated kitchens of their time, where you can imagine the scale of royal feasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venture into the incredible gardens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Great Vine<\/strong>: Planted in 1768, this ancient vine is the largest in the world and still produces grapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Maze<\/strong>: One of the oldest surviving hedge mazes, it\u2019s a fun and challenging experience for visitors of all ages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Privy Garden<\/strong>: Restored to its former glory during William III&#8217;s reign, this formal garden is a vision of 17th-century design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfpoKB0DNIE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfpoKB0DNIE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Mark Gough (@markgoughphotography)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend one of the seasonal events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Costumed guides<\/strong>: Meet guides dressed as historical figures, sharing insights and engaging storytelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Tudor cooking<\/strong>: On select days, the Tudor kitchens come to life with demonstrations of historical cooking methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonal events<\/strong>: Try the summer Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, the winter ice skating rink, concerts, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1cRw_kHNra\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1cRw_kHNra\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by \u16a0\u16b1\u16ac\u16cb\u16cf\u16c1  Frosti (@frostie_p)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add a stop at Windsor Castle in the same day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/experiences\/private-tours\/hampton-court-and-windsor-castle\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=reasons-to-visit-hampton-court\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windsor Castle<\/a>, the world&#8217;s oldest and largest continually inhabited castle, which is today King Charles III&#8217;s official residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Windsor-Castle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Windsor-Castle-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Windsor-Castle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Windsor-Castle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Windsor-Castle-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Windsor-Castle-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Windsor-Castle.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quirky facts about Hampton Court Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The palace is rumoured to be haunted by several ghosts, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/history-and-stories\/historic-hauntings-at-hampton-court-palace\/#gs.dzj7kn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catherine Howard, Henry VIII\u2019s fifth wife<\/a>, who was arrested and later executed. Visitors and staff have reported eerie sightings and unexplained sounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The kitchens at Hampton Court could prepare meals for up to 600 people, catering to the grand feasts held by Henry VIII.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The palace underwent a Baroque transformation under King William III and Queen Mary II, who hired Sir Christopher Wren to redesign parts of it. However, the work was never fully completed, leaving a fascinating blend of Tudor and Baroque styles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hampton Court houses a significant collection of art, including works by famous painters like Hans Holbein, tapestries, and other royal artefacts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A devastating fire broke out in 1986, destroying part of the palace. 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