Description

Essentials about Hampton Court Palace in brief

Hampton Court Palace is one of the largest, most beautiful and interesting royal palaces in the United Kingdom. The palace is located in the extreme southwest of London on the left bank of the Thames River in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, barely 20 kilometers from the center of the city. From the mid-16th to the mid-18th centuries, Hampton Court Palace was one of the preferred residences of British monarchs. Today, Hampton Court Palace is one of the most popular attractions in the British capital. Visitors can walk through the wonderful rooms or the huge gardens of the palace.

The history of Hampton Court Palace

The castle, whose construction began in 1515, was originally intended for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. However, when he fell out of favor with King Henry VIII, the king took possession of the palace and significantly enlarged it in the Tudor style of the time. Together with St. James’s Palace, Hampton Court Palace is today one of only two surviving castles of Henry VIII. Under King William III, Hampton Court was massively expanded and rebuilt in the 17th century, this time in the Baroque style. The palace in its present form is therefore a mixture of Tudor and Baroque styles.

The attractions of Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace is one of the most popular attractions in London. Visitors can tour the palace’s beautiful rooms or stroll through the vast 60-acre gardens (and get lost in the famous maze). In addition, there are curiosities such as a historic tennis court and the (reportedly) largest vine in the world to see. Hampton Court Palace is also a popular venue for events, such as the annual Hampton Court Palace Festival and the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Website

hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/

Opening hours

Admission fees

Adults (Ages 16+): £9.00

Children (Ages 5 – 15): £4.50

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Train: Stop Hampton Court

Bus lines 111, 216, 411, 461, 513 and R68: Stop Hampton Court Palace

Bus lines 111, 216, 411, 461, 513: Stop Hampton Court Gardens

By car:

There is a parking lot on site.