Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace: 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 1820s. 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 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.
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Information on Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
| Opening Times: | Palace & Maze: 28 Oct 07 to 29 Mar, Daily 10:00-16:30, 30 Mar to 25 Oct, Daily 10:00-18:00. Formal Gardens: Summer, Daily 10:00-19:00, All other times, Daily 10:00-17:30. Informal Gardens: Summer, Daily 07:00-20:00, All other times, Daily 07:00-18:00. Last admission 1 hour prior to closing. Closed 24-26 Dec. |
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| Admission: | Palace, Maze & Gardens: Adult £13.30, Child £6.65, Concession £11.30, Family £37.00. Maze & Formal Gardens: Adult £7.00, Child £3.50, Family £20.00. Maze only: Adult £3.50, Child £2.00, Family £10.00. Formal Gardens only: Adult £4.50, Child £2.50, Concession £3.00, Family £13.50. Season tickets and fishing tickets available. Buy online, skip the queues and receive an instant discount. |
| Location: | Two minute walk from Hampton Court Station. |
| Facilities: | Guided Tours, Disabled Full, Sales Point, Shop, Cafe, Refreshments, Restaurant, Parking |
| Events 2008: |
Daily: Young Henry VIII Exhibition: Meet the 'pin-up' prince before he became fat old Henry VIII Until 9 Mar: Ghost Tours: Friday 19:30 & Sunday 18:00. See Hampton Court in an eerie new light. Recommended min age 12. œ25 per person. Advance booking necessary 0844 482 7795 or visit website 2,3,21-24 Mar: Tudor Cookery: What dishes rumbled a Tudor tummy? 16-24 Feb: Children of the Tudor Court: What was it like for the children growing up in the lively Tudor Court 29 Feb to 3 Mar: Florimania: Indulge your mother on Mothering Sunday weekend 21-24 Mar,5-13 Apr: Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace: Discover what life at a 24-26 May: busy Tudor court would have been like once Henry VIII had claimed Hampton Court Palace for his own. Visit website www.hrp.org.uk for an accurate listing of events |