Thank you for your continued support, which has meant so much to us over the past weeks and months. Since we started the phased re-opening of our gardens and outside spaces, we have been delighted to welcome many of you through our gates, both as returning and first-time visitors.
You will no doubt have seen the latest government guidelines announcing that indoor venues can re-open from 4 July, with social distancing measures in place. We are pleased to share with you our plans for the phased re-opening of some of the indoor spaces at our palaces.
From
10 July, we will once more be lowering the drawbridge at the
Tower of London and inviting you to explore Her Majesty’s 1000-year old fortress. The interior spaces at
Hampton Court Palace will follow from
17 July, with
Kensington Palace and
Hillsborough Castle re-opening from
30 July. These wonderful spaces will feel a little different from normal, but with fewer visitors we believe you’ll have an incredible experience.
Your safety remains our highest priority, so we will continue to limit the number of people visiting on any given day. You will need to pre-book tickets in advance (which you can do
from today) at
hrp.org.uk. New tickets will be released every Monday.
Re-opening the palaces is very positive news, but the costs associated with it are significant and we still urgently need your support. Visiting the palaces, buying or renewing a membership, purchasing something from our shops or cafes or making a donation are all ways you can help us to secure the charity’s future.
Thank you once again for your continued support, it means the world to us.
John Barnes
CEO, Historic Royal Palaces