Beyond London
Hampton Court Palace
Henry VIII’s palace
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Image courtesy of © Terragio67 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace was begun by Cardinal Wolsey in the 1510s and taken over by Henry VIII, who made it one of his favourite palaces; later, Sir Christopher Wren added Baroque wings for William III and Mary II. Visitors explore the Great Hall, the Tudor kitchens, the royal apartments, the formal gardens and the famous maze. It is run by Historic Royal Palaces; trains from Waterloo run to Hampton Court station, across the bridge.
Why it's on our list
- Tudor palace
- The maze
- Royal gardens
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hampton Court Palace before you go.