This Christmas, explore a royal celebration at the Tower of London with specially created displays that showcase how kings and queens of the past celebrated the festive period. As you roam the ...

Make this festive season memorable for all the family, with a day out to Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. During the day, explore gardens transformed with beautiful decorations inspired ...

Set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s historic home, Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink is the perfect way to glide into the season. Lace up your skates, bring your loved ones and get ready for an ...

Habitat management involves maintaining and improving the existing environment so that wildlife can thrive and flourish. At Home Park and the rest of the estate, this process includes mowing the grass ...

Discover a food lover's winter wonderland at this year's Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre. By popular demand, this much-loved event is back for two glittering weekends. There is no better way to ...

Object handling will not be running on 23 November or during the Festive Fayre ( 06-08 and 13-15 December ). Listen to the stories our Palace Hosts have to share, with fascinating tales that include ...

William III and Mary II were crowned as joint monarchs in 1689, after they were invited by Parliament to take the throne in the place of Catholic King James II, Mary’s father. They bought Kensington ...

Queen Elizabeth I was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty, who ruled England between 1558 and 1603. The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth became Queen aged 25, at a time of political ...

Admire the epic Rubens' ceiling and discover the site of Charles I’s execution at Banqueting House, Whitehall. Banqueting House is now closed for a period of essential re-servicing, conservation, and ...

Book a ticket in advance online or purchase tickets on the day at the ticket office. Historic Royal Palaces members only need to pre-book for palace events, exhibitions or member events. Ticket prices ...