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Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace 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.

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Expressions of beauty past and present 💄 Permissible Beauty at Hampton Court Palace has been extended until 12 March. Fi...
02/02/2023

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 t...
31/01/2023

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 👷 Wre...
27/01/2023

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!
25/01/2023

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 cl...
22/01/2023

🌗🌘🌑 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...
20/01/2023

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  ☀️
18/01/2023

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 Wil...
17/01/2023

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 ...
16/01/2023

🍷 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? 😳
15/01/2023

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 quee...
14/01/2023

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

13/01/2023
Permissible Beauty at Hampton Court Palace

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 medic...
12/01/2023
The Weird and Wonderful Medicines of Henry VIII

🦄 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, ...
11/01/2023

🐟 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 terracott...
09/01/2023

👀 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...
06/01/2023

🍴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
03/01/2023

A January mood 😴 How are we all feeling today?

📍 Base Court

Happy New Year! 🎉
01/01/2023

Happy New Year! 🎉

A kingly performance 👑 In 1603, Shakespeare's company the 'King's Men' performed for James I over Christmas and New Year...
30/12/2022

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 af...
29/12/2022

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 1...
27/12/2022

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 🎄
25/12/2022

🎄 Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Hampton Court Palace 🎄

23/12/2022
The Great Vine's Winter Pruning

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?
21/12/2022

🎄 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
15/12/2022

✨ 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!
12/12/2022

☃️ 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 tea...
10/12/2022

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
09/12/2022

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 f...
08/12/2022

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/3ufq...
07/12/2022

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 pos...
07/12/2022

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 f...
02/12/2022

🎄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. 🤩📅 St...
25/11/2022

✨ 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

22/11/2022
Tulip planting in Fountain Court 🌷

🤯 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 Festi...
16/11/2022

🥂 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
13/11/2022

We will remember them. 🌺

📍 Standing with Giants
📷 Jules and Bean Photography

11/11/2022
Standing with Giants

🌺 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 ...
03/11/2022

✨ 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 sold...
02/11/2022

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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Excited to say we'll be back Hampton Court Palace HRP Festivals artisan fair this May.
We take over a huge area with all our games.
Tickets on sale here.
Is the Palace open in October please?
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We made the middle at last 🤣🤣
The fabulous Mother and Daughter duo that are Queen Anne Boleyn and Queen Elizabeth I returned to Hampton Court Palace today alongside their digital 21st century selves (I mean they’ve never left really 🥰💖). These two beautiful prints are from the supremely talented Becca from Royalty Now. You can get these on her fabulous Etsy shop, which also has printed items, including bookmarks and art prints available 👉 Etsy.com/shop/royaltynow 😊🌹

First picture was taken at the end of the day, second picture in the morning, with the sun coming over the gatehouse. A sight the two Queens would mostly recognise today.. give a few alterations 😂
Come to see Kate!

WEDNESDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 10-4pm

Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, Teddington TW119PS

Come for a free valuation with our BBC Jewellery Star Kate Bliss! TW Magazines Teddington Antiques Lovers Teddington Teddington Town London Teddington West Molesey East Molesey, Surrey, United Kingdom Hampton Court Palace Hampton, London, United Kingdom
We are delighted to have the amazing Kate Barlow Embroidery back at Cambria Costume House teaching two more of her wonderful embroidery classes.

Kates first class is on March 4th and is a lovely Campanula Posy, which is inspired by two beautiful dress panels dating from the 1740s. Using silk shading and couching you’ll recreate this pretty design on ribbed ivory fabric using stranded silk threads, gilt thread and chenille.

The second class is an Embellished Pearl Bow. This beautiful embellished bow motif is inspired by an embroidered court gown dating from 1900. It is worked in silk thread, glass pearls, seed beads and diamanté on silk duchess satin.

The cost of each class is £75 and this includes one of Kates lovely kits for you to keep. All other equipment and materials are included in the cost but you may wish to bring your own embroidery scissors.

To book go to the website www.cambriacostumehouse.co.uk call Paula on 01352 758796 or email [email protected]

Kate graduated from the Future Tutors Programme at the Royal School of Needlework Hampton Court Palace with distinction in 2016. During the course she studied many traditional hand embroidery techniques including goldwork, jacobean crewel work, blackwork, stumpwork and silk shading.

Kate has taught for the Royal School Of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace, RSN Bristol, Fashion Museum Bath, at the Williamsburg School of Needlework in the U.S and the RSN 2018 Summer School in Lexington Kentucky. She also teaches for The Craft Sanctuary, Needlework Tours and Cruises, The Alpine Experience and the Crewelwork Company. She has worked on historical costume reconstructions for St Fagans National Museum of History and The school of historical dress.
A snow day at a palace > a regular snow day ❄

Explore one of the most beautiful palaces this winter with . It was Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor, who began Hampton Court Palace’s transformation from an ordinary country house to a magnificent palace in 1514, on the north bank of the River Thames. The location of the Palace was significant in allowing fresh water to flow throughout the building - a rarity at the time. Wolsey’s ambitions to create a grand building where he could host the King, the royal court, and monarchs from across Europe was a resounding success, as Henry VIII loved the Palace so much, he eventually took Hampton Court for himself.

The King used the Palace as a symbol of his status, demonstrating his power through lavish banquets, decadent court life, and extravagant works of art. By the 1530s, the Palace was also a hotel, a theatre, and a sprawling leisure complex. And the 17th century saw the Palace as a venue of firsts. Hamlet and Macbeth were first performed at Hampton Court Palace by Shakespeare’s ‘King’s Men’ for the new Stuart king, James I.

Experience it for yourself: londonpass.com

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And if you’re interested in learning more about the Tudors, incredibly there’s so many places still standing today, from King Henry VIII’s time - more than 500 years ago - that can be visited.

Hampton Court Palace
Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
The Charterhouse, in the City of London.
Preventative conservation in action 😎

This week, we’ve given the Great Watching Chamber at Hampton Court Palace a high level clean!

Our conservators have been checking the tapestries for signs of wear or damage and any pest activity - these pests are one of the ‘Agents of Decay’ and tend to be bugs like moths or carpet beetles which just can’t get enough of the wool.

Here, Conservator Jen is working on what we call the Anglesey tapestry (its official name is 'Virtues Challenge the Vices as Christ begins His Ministry').

The process involves:
✅ A visual inspection for pest activity or damage
✅ Placing netting over the tapestry
✅ Carefully vacuuming to get rid of any dust

It can take up to a week to check just one room so we’re using the quieter times in January to get this work done.

Find out more about our conservation work here 👉 bit.ly/HRPconservation
【英國戶外溜冰⛸】
❤️戶外溜冰超級有feel❤

Book咗一年,終於去到🎊。上年book咗去Hampton Court Palace溜冰場玩,因為疫情取消咗😩,要等今年再開👍🏻,終於趕在最後一日去咗💪🏻。

見到好多人,但冇調頭走。

戶外溜冰真係超級有feel。但每節只有45分鐘,唔係好夠喉(都幾貴😭)。而企鵝仔🐧(扶住用)數量唔係好充足,遲咗到就要等。

以前响香港冇好好珍惜,依家變咗年度盛事😂。

Family ticket (2大人2小童) £46

每年大約11月至1月舉辦,出年要再玩💪🏻。

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