Hampton Court Palace

Name: Hampton Court Palace
Address: East Molesey, KT89AU, GB
Telephone: +448444827777
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The home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty. At Historic Royal Palaces, we want our palaces and online presence to be welcoming spaces for everyone.
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Cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, the charity who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. 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 successi

on of wives, political power and domination over Rome. The Tudor buildings which remain are among the most important in existence, 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. The history we share on our social media channels is rooted in rigorous research conducted by our team of professional historians and curators. We tell the stories of the monarchs you know and the lives you don’t. We ask that people commenting on our social media posts do so in an appropriate manner that is respectful of others commenting and of those who work with and for us. We ask that comments are not offensive, threatening, disruptive, inappropriate, off-topic, spamming or commercial in nature. We also ask that comments do not focus on other peoples’ appearance (either positive or negative), unless it’s specific to the topic of a post. For details of how we moderate social media posts, please read our Social Media Moderation Policy https://www.hrp.org.uk/about-us/policies/social-media-moderation-policy/. Comments on our page are post-moderated - if you wish to report anything inappropriate, please message us, or you can report comments using Facebook’s reporting tools. Our moderation policy is in accordance with Facebook's community standards: https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards and our own house rules linked to above. Please note that comments made by others do not represent the views of Historic Royal Palaces.

29/05/2026

A Friday flower offering for you 🌺

We can't get enough of these poppies in front of Hampton Court Palace. If you're visiting us this weekend, be sure to tag us in your !

27/05/2026

Half term plans? We’ve got you covered at Hampton Court Palace ☀️

With sunshine on the forecast, it’s the perfect time to explore our 60 acres of gardens and then enjoy some much needed shade inside Henry VIII's palace 🏰 Step inside the iconic Great Hall, wander through the baroque palace built for William III and Mary II or lose track of time in the Magic Garden 👑

What's your favourite part of the palace to explore? Let us know 👇

25/05/2026

Happy Bank Holiday Monday from Hampton Court Palace! ☀️

If you've visited us this sunny weekend or are planning to spend your Monday at our palace (who could miss The Big Bahooey?!) then drop your photos below 👇

23/05/2026

A Big Bank Holiday Weekend at the Big Bahoeey 🤩 We are so excited to welcome you all for a weekend full of oodles of nonsense and fun 🤪

Remember to tag us in your if you visit this weekend! 📸

21/05/2026

This Bank Holiday Weekend! The Big Bahooey is back at Hampton Court Palace 🥳

Get ready for all-new, even sillier and more jaw-dropping acts. Will you be joining us for a day of serious nonsense? 🎪

📆 23 - 25 May 2026
🎟️ Included in palace admission 👉 https://bit.ly/BigBahooey26

19/05/2026

On 19 May 1536, Anne Boleyn was executed at the Tower of London. 🏰

Today, we’re taking a closer look at Anne Boleyn’s Book of Hours, her personal prayer book 📖

This book is on loan from Hever Castle & Gardens and currently on display in The Tudor World in the Wolsey Rooms at Hampton Court Palace.

15/05/2026

The Big Bahooey at Hampton Court Palace is just around the corner...🎉 Prepare for a day of serious nonsense. Back by popular demand, this year discover an all-new selection of even sillier, even more jaw-dropping acts 🥳

🎥 Here’s a sneak peek at the exciting silliness waiting for you 🤩

📆 23 - 25 May 2026
🎟️ https://bit.ly/BigBahooey26

13/05/2026

We're counting down the days for the Big Bahooey at Hampton Court Palace 🤩

Join us this May Bank Holiday for a family festival jam-packed with spectacular entertainment 🎉 This year discover an all-new selection of even sillier, even more jaw-dropping acts 🤪

📆 23 - 25 May 2026
Explore the full lineup 👉 https://bit.ly/BigBahooey26

12/05/2026

Did Cardinal Thomas Wolsey underestimate Anne Boleyn? 👑 Watch our first video podcast on the Historic Royal Palaces YouTube channel 🎥 Why Did Henry VIII Betray Cardinal Wolsey? https://bit.ly/4eAQ9Oc

In the first episode Tracy Borman is joined by historian Elizabeth Norton in the Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace. They explore Wolsey’s rise to power, the Reformation, Anne Boleyn’s influence, and his ultimate fall from Henry VIII’s favour.

📸 Anne Boleyn by Unknown English artist. © National Portrait Gallery, London
The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey by John Pettie (1839–1893). Alamy.

07/05/2026

Sophia: The Suffragette Princess of Punjab ✊ See the inspirational story of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh brought to life this summer at Hampton Court Palace.

Daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh, Sophia was a long-time resident at the palace 🏰 Discover her extraordinary journey as an aristocratic socialite in high society, who also became a Suffragette fighting to be counted and to have a voice 📣

📆 06 May - 17 July (excluding 11 & 12 July)
🎟️ Included in palace admission.
🎭 History Riot

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East Molesey
KT89AU

Telephone

+448444827777

Website

http://www.hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace/

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