The home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty. Cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, the charity who
The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed in grand style after acquiring it from Cardinal Wolsey in the 1520s. He lavished money on fabulous tapestries and paintings, housed and fed a huge court and pursued a succession of wives, political power and domination over Rome. The Tudor buildings which remain are among the most important in e
xistence, but the elegance and romance of the palace owes much to the elegant baroque buildings commissioned by William and Mary at the end of the 17th century. The palace is surrounded by formal gardens and acres of parkland with a deer that are descendants of the herd once hunted by the Tudor king.
Operating as usual
Expressions of beauty past and present 💄 Permissible Beauty at Hampton Court Palace has been extended until 12 March. Find out more about the installation ➡️ https://fal.cn/3vyMI
🎥 The project Permissible Beauty led by University of Leicester and supported by Arts Council England
The Windsor Beauties 🎨 Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023
Did you know George III formalised the grace-and-favour system at Hampton Court Palace? 🧐 He granted unused apartments to deserving courtiers. This continued to the 1980s and traces of this era can still be seen today. 👑
Tudor 🤝 Baroque 🧱 Mary II and William III rebuilt much of Hampton Court Palace with the help of Christopher Wren 👷 Wren's designs were ambitious and the cost led to only half of the palace being rebuilt!
📷 Where Tudor architecture and Baroque style meet
Statues and silhouettes ☁️ The mist has descended on our palace today!
🌗🌘🌑 Tracking the phases of the moon 🌒🌓🌕 At the start of a new lunar calendar, we're taking a look at our astronomical clock made in 1540 for Henry VIII 🕰
The dials display:
⏳ the hour, month, day, number of days since the start of the year
🌙 phases of the moon
🌊 time of high water at London Bridge
🦀 12 signs of the zodiac
The Queen's Gallery 👸 This room was originally built as Mary II's private gallery. William III was first to use the room due to Mary's untimely death in 1694. William had the beautiful chimney piece installed in memory of his late queen 👑
That Orangery glow 🍊 A frosty sunrise over Hampton Court Palace this morning ☀️
An after-dinner retreat 🍽 The Little Banqueting House on the riverside at Hampton Court Palace was built and used by William III as a place to relax after meals. It contains beautiful 18th-century paintings and ceiling murals by Antonio Verrio 🎨
🍷 Keeping the court glasses filled 🍷 Barrels of drink were delivered to the palace and rolled into the wine cellar here at Hampton Court Palace. During Henry VIII's court wine was sent from Europe, a status symbol that was evidently much appreciated! 🎉
Hampton Court Palace by night 🌙 As darkness falls, who would brave wandering our grounds alone? 😳
A blank canvas for Queen Caroline 🎨 William III built the grand marble steps but left the walls blank! In 1734, the queen invited her favourite architect and designer William Kent to redecorate these stairs ✨
📍 The Queen's Staircase
Expressions of beauty past and present 💄 From the ‘Windsor Beauties’ to six contemporary beauties.
Permissible Beauty opens tomorrow at Hampton Court Palace (Sat14 Jan 2023). Find out more about the installation ➡️ https://bit.ly/PermissibleBeauty
🎥 SoupCo. Permissible Beauty is led by University of Leicester and supported by Arts Council England 🎨 Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023
🦄 Unicorn horn to cure skin sores? 💉 In the early 1540s, Henry VIII suffered with painful leg ulcers amongst other medical concerns. Find out about some extraordinary and bizarre medicines devised for (and sometimes by) the king in our latest blog 👇
Henry VIII is one of England’s most famous monarchs, but lesser known are his numerous medical problems and the often-extraordinary remedies which he used to treat them.
🐟 Fish Court 🐟 Just as the name suggests this narrow courtyard was used for storing ingredients such as plaice, turbot, halibut, pilchards and even porpoises for Henry VIII's court!
👀 The many faces of Hampton Court Palace 👀 Can you spot four of our Roman Emperors? Wolsey commissioned these terracotta masterpieces from a Florentine sculptor, a statement of his cultural sophistication.
🍴The Great Hall 🍴 This grand room was not only used for special occasions and theatre, but the lower ranks of Henry VIII's court also used the Great Hall as a staff canteen! 450 people would eat here in two sittings.
A January mood 😴 How are we all feeling today?
📍 Base Court
Happy New Year! 🎉
A kingly performance 👑 In 1603, Shakespeare's company the 'King's Men' performed for James I over Christmas and New Year in the Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace 🏰🎄
In December 1515, Thomas Wolsey was appointed Lord Chancellor of England; he was the most powerful man in the country after the monarch 👑 Did you know Wolsey rebuilt Hampton Court Palace before he forfeited it to Henry VIII? 🏰
Feast like the Tudors 🦃 Much like our modern-day Christmas dinner, the Tudors celebrated Christmas in style. More than 1000 people dined with Henry VIII on Christmas day. Unlike today, it was traditional to serve a boar’s head in the Tudor period! 🐗
🎄 Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Hampton Court Palace 🎄
It's time for the Great Vine's winter pruning! 🍇 Come up into the top branches with our Kitchen Garden Keeper and Vine Keeper Hilary to see how it's done ✂️
🎄 Festive stairway to... 🤔 Where would you end up if you kept walking this way?
✨ Watch in wonder at the Palace of Light ✨ Have you visited yet?
🎟 07 Dec 2022 - 02 Jan 2023 ➡️ https://fal.cn/3us63
☃️ Cold front on the East Front ☃️ Hampton Court Palace is looking very festive this morning!
Frosty mornings ❄️ Brr. Early morning frost in the Hampton Court Palace Gardens, captured this week by our gardening team ❄️
Skatin' around the Christmas tree ⛸ Who's ready to show off their ici-skills? 😎 Book now 👉 https://fal.cn/3uijI
Our statues are wrapped up for winter! ❄️ We cover them in protective sheeting to guard against the harmful effects of frost 🥶
It's opening night! 🎉 The beasts have come alive for Palace of Light 🐉 Who has tickets? 🙋 Book now 👉 https://fal.cn/3ufqy
In 1919, the grounds of Hampton Court Palace played host to a large contingent of Indian soldiers taking part in the post-war Peace Celebrations. In 2023 a new display at Hampton Court Palace will explore their story and experiences.
As part of the exhibition we are looking for objects and memories that speak to the South Asian role in these historical events. If you think you may have an object to contribute find out more here ➡️ https://fal.cn/3ueih
🎄Let the festivities begin! 🎄Who is visiting us this weekend for the Festive Fayre?
We still have limited tickets left for Sunday 🎟 https://fal.cn/3u75n
✨ Palace of Light ✨ Brighten up the dark nights on an enchanting festive light experience at Hampton Court Palace. 🤩
📅 Starting 07 Dec, Book now! ⬇️
https://fal.cn/3tUBs
🤯 Imagine planting 10,000 tulip bulbs 🌷 Watch as our Gardening team at Hampton Court Palace tackle their biggest tulip challenge ready for the spring festival...
📍Fountain Court, Hampton Court Palace
🥂 Eat, drink, shop and be merry ⭐️ Start the season off with a delicious festive weekend at Hampton Court Palace's Festive Fayre. Book now ⬇️
Festive Fayre 🎄
📅 02-04 Dec 2022, 10.00-18.00
🎟 https://fal.cn/3tDLW
We will remember them. 🌺
📍 Standing with Giants
📷 Jules and Bean Photography
🌺 We will remember them 🌺 This Armistice Day we remember those who lost their lives in both World Wars and present-day conflicts.
Standing with Giants ⬇️
https://fal.cn/3tvJy
✨ Visit the Palace of Light this Christmas ✨ Curious creatures and dramatic displays, this year’s light trail is bigger and better than ever before. Have you got your tickets yet?
✨ Palace of Light ✨
📅 07 Dec - 02 Jan 🎟 https://fal.cn/3tihW
Standing with Giants has returned to Hampton Court Palace 🌺 More than 100 silhouettes of soldiers, including Indian soldiers that camped in Home Park, stand on the East Front Gardens to commemorate and remember those who lost their lives in both World Wars and present-day conflicts. Standing with Giants
📅 02 - 27 November 2022, 10.00-16.30
https://fal.cn/3tgfq
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The Keeper of the Secret has a story to tell… are you ready to hear it? 🌌🪐 Be swept along by the ticking heart of Hampton Court Palace in a new after-hours light trail through our historic cobbled courtyards and gardens. Opening on Wednesday 8 December, #PalaceOfStardust will unearth the mysteries of Hampton Court’s iconic astronomical clock as you gaze at mesmerising projections and listen to the ancient trees whispering their secrets. Find out more and book your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/hcp-palaceofstardust
Today, a new art installation, Standing With Giants, opens at Hampton Court Palace. The display remembers those who lost their lives in both World Wars and more recent conflicts. Standing in the East Front Gardens are the silhouettes of over 100 First World War soldiers, including specially-commissioned silhouettes of Indian troops. These represent the nearly 1800 soldiers from the Indian Army who travelled to England and camped at the palace in 1919 to march in the Peace Parade. The new installation has been created in partnership with Standing with Giants and will be on display until Sunday 28 November. Find out more about the artwork and the history behind it here 👉 bit.ly/hcp-standingwithgiants
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