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Travel through over 500 years of rich royal history reflected in the palace's varied and stunning mix of Baroque and Tudor architecture. The winding corridors, lavish State Apartments, expansive Tudor kitchens, immaculate 60-acre riverside gardens and maze together make Hampton Court the oldest surviving Tudor palace in England. From the early 1500s when King Henry VIII's lavish re-decoration and extension transformed Cardinal Wolsey's country seat into a palace more than fit for a king, through to 1996 when fires ripped through the King's Apartments, Hampton Court has undergone a raft of changes. In 1689 King William III commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to rebuild the palace. Thankfully, lack of money and time prevented total demolition of the building and Henry VIII's Tudor palace remains to this day - a testimony to the estate's original and most celebrated owner. The palace also houses one of the most important works of the Italian Renaissance - Andreas Mantegna's 'Triumphs of Caesar'. This formidable sequence of nine paintings is on permanent display in the Lower Orangery. No trip to Hampton Court is complete without a visit to the world's oldest and largest vines, a stroll around the glorious formal and informal riverside gardens and a tour around the world-famous trapezoidal maze - part of William III's Wilderness Garden and the oldest surviving hedge maze still in use. A revolutionary audio installation brings the maze alive for visitors. Using fragments of music, snatches of laughter, the seductive rustling of fine silks and snatches of covert conversations the audio installation brings to life an age when the maze symbolised an opportunity for secrecy, subterfuge and seduction.Hampton Court Palace events
Ghost Tours
event Running until Sunday 26th February 2012TIMES 17th Feb, 19th Feb, 24th Feb and 26th Feb 2012 - 7pm PRICING £25, Feb 3, 12, 24 phone for availability
Ghost Tours
event Running from Friday 2nd March 2012 until Sunday 4th March 2012TIMES Friday 2nd March and Sunday 4th March 2012 - 7pm PRICING £25
Foodies FestivalFoodies FestivalMeet Michelin star chefs, see live demonstrations and sample food from London's top restaurants at the Foodies Festival, taking place at both Hampton Court Palace and London Battersea Park. Cooking is made to look easy thanks to demos from top chefs and if the mere thought of all that makes you hungry then you can head to the restaurant tents where5th May 2012Monday 7th May 2012
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PRICING Day ticket: £15 (Adults), £10 (Concessions) Three day: £25 (Adults), £18 (Concessions)
Meet Michelin star chefs, see live demonstrations and sample food from London's top restaurants at the Foodies Festival, taking place at both Hampton Court Palace and London Battersea Park. Cooking is made to look easy thanks to demos from top chefs and if the mere thought of all that makes you hungry then you can head to the restaurant tents where... More about this event
Hampton Court Palace FestivalHampton Court Palace FestivalThe Hampton Court Palace Festival returns for its 20th year with over 10 nights of concerts featuring some top performers for the older generation. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons makes his UK comeback after a 10 year break to play classic hits such as 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Beggin'' and 'Can't Take Me Eyes Off Of You' to eagerly awai13th June 2012Saturday 23rd June 2012
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The Hampton Court Palace Festival returns for its 20th year with over 10 nights of concerts featuring some top performers for the older generation. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons makes his UK comeback after a 10 year break to play classic hits such as 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Beggin'' and 'Can't Take Me Eyes Off Of You' to eagerly awai... More about this event
Hampton Court Palace Flower ShowHampton Court Palace Flower ShowHenry VIII built one of the finest gardens in the world at Hampton Court Palace, so it is only fitting that the world's largest horticultural show should take place there. Hampton Court Palace Flower Show includes displays from over 150 specialist nurseries. Some are beautiful, complex works of living art, filled with rare blooms and water features3rd July 2012Sunday 8th July 2012
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Henry VIII built one of the finest gardens in the world at Hampton Court Palace, so it is only fitting that the world's largest horticultural show should take place there. Hampton Court Palace Flower Show includes displays from over 150 specialist nurseries. Some are beautiful, complex works of living art, filled with rare blooms and water features... More about this event
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 86% off from £67
94 Kingston Hill, KT2 | 2.7 miles from Hampton Court Palace
This 4 star hotel has 63 elegantly decorated bedrooms with contemporary amenities; many of the rooms have their own balcony facing the landscaped gardens. ...More
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Richmond Hill Richmond-upon-Thames Surrey, TW10 | 3.8 miles from Hampton Court Palace
Richmond Hill Hotel offers you the best of both worlds, a classic setting and a contemporary hotel. Steeped in history, character and charm the 17th Century ...More
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29-31 Lampton Road, TW3 | 4.7 miles from Hampton Court Palace
In the heart of Hounslow, this well equipped hotel is only 20 minutes' drive - or 12 minutes by Tube - from Heathrow. Facilities at The ...More
Alternative Historic Buildings nearest Hampton Court Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
268 Waldegrave Road, TW1 | 2.3 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Ham Street, Ham, TW10 | 2.9 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 | 29 minutes from Hampton Court Palace
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Sights and Attractions near Hampton Court Palace
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
322 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, TW1 | 3.7 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Chessington, KT9 | 3.9 miles from Hampton Court Palace
In the beginning, Chessington World of Adventures was a nondescript zoo with a few fairground rides tacked on. Now it's a fully-fledged theme park which ...More
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 | 3.9 miles from Hampton Court Palace
Watch sharks swimming overhead and tickle the tummy of a sting ray at the aquatic Sea Life centre at Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo. Opened ...More
London > Events > Tours Dates: 17th Feb, 19th Feb, 24th Feb and 26th Feb 2012 - 7pm
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 | At Hampton Court Palace
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: 13th June - 23rd June 2012
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 | At Hampton Court Palace
The Hampton Court Palace Festival returns for its 20th year with over 10 nights of concerts featuring some top performers for the older generation. Frankie Valli ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 3rd July - 8th July 2012
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 | At Hampton Court Palace
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London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 | 3.7 miles from Hampton Court Palace
The Turk's Head pub in St. Margarets, Twickenham is home to The Bearcat Comedy Club which occupies an old hall attached to the pub. Every Saturday ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Winchester Road, St Margaret's, TW1 | 3.7 miles from Hampton Court Palace
The Turk's Head pub in St. Margarets, Twickenham is home to The Bearcat comedy club which occupies an old hall attached to the pub. Every Saturday ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
24-26 High Street, KT1 | 31 minutes from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
0, KT2 | 1.8 miles from Hampton Court Palace
In common with the rest of the shops on Old London Road, this lovely interiors store - made over by Mary Portas, Queen of Shops - ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
56 King Street, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 | 2.9 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
371 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 | 3.8 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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Restaurants near Hampton Court Palace
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
19-23 High Street, KT1 | 31 minutes from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Restaurants > American restaurants
4 Jerome Place, Charter Quay, KT1 | 31 minutes from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Charter Quay, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 | 32 minutes from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Education > Language Courses
2 Stoneleigh Park Road, Epsom, KT19 | 4.8 miles from Hampton Court Palace
Don Quijote UK sets you up with Spanish and other foreign language courses... in their home country. This is of course the best way to learn. These ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 7.4 miles from Hampton Court Palace
The Kids' Cookery School in West London is a unique venue offering cookery classes and workshops for children aged three upwards. Children can have fun creating ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 7.4 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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Leisure near Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace, Surry, KT8 | At Hampton Court Palace
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Park Office, White Lodge, The Stockyard, Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 | 26 minutes from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 | 3.1 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
10 West Temple Sheen, SW14 | 4.8 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
Alma Road, Esher, KT10 | 34 minutes from Hampton Court Palace
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
126 St John's Hill, SW11 | 7.9 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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Meeting venue hire near Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court, KT8 | At Hampton Court Palace
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Ham Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 | 2.9 miles from Hampton Court Palace
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