Historic Royal Palaces - Fear not; the end of summer is still weeks away

 

SOAK UP THE LAST FEW WEEKS OF SUMMER Make the most of the last few weeks of summer by packing up a picnic and relaxing in our world-famous gardens. Feast on delicious street food and tasty treats at the popular Hampton Court Palace Food Festival and don't miss your unique opportunity to meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens at the Tower of London, without the usual crowds. BOOK TICKETS ›

ENJOY A FOODIE-FILLED BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND It's not long to go until the Hampton Court Palace Food Festival and tickets are selling like hot cakes! Taking place 28-30 August, feast on delicious street food, pick up tasty treats, enjoy live music, face painting, Shire Horse rides and more. All included in your palace admission ticket. BOOK NOW ›

MAKE MAGICAL MEMORIES AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE

With performances in the gardens from legendry frenemies Henry VIII and Francois I, mythical beasts and a fire-breathing dragon to explore in the Magic Garden plus live Tudor Cookery in Henry VIII's kitchens (weekends only), you're guaranteed to have a fun-filled day out that the kids can't wait to tell their friends about at Hampton Court Palace this summer. BOOK YOUR PALACE ADVENTURE ›

SEE THE TOWER LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Don't miss your chance to discover London's iconic castle and World Heritage Site without the usual crowds. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendry ravens and Yeoman Warders and watch live pop-up performances as Elizabethan prisoners and merchants attempt to resume 'normal life' at the Tower after the plague of 1563 - a historic backdrop we can all identify with just now! VISIT THE TOWER ›

PICK YOUR PERFECT SPOT Lose yourself in the world-famous Maze at Hampton Court Palace. Open again, after a long hibernation, our Maze has been baffling visitors for over 300 years! Need a little help narrowing down your favourite garden spot before your visit? Take a virtual stroll through our gardens with Gardens United, our new collaboration with Google Arts & Culture. START EXPLORING ›

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE...

GOLD AND GLORY: HENRY VIII AND THE FRENCH KING Until 5 September, Hampton Court Palace Don't miss your chance to see this  dazzling display of Tudor treasures, celebrating the 500th anniversary of The Field of Cloth of Gold - Henry VIII's legendary encounter with his great rival François I of France. Read more about the Field of Cloth of Gold. BOOK NOW › GEORGE III: THE MIND BEHIND THE MYTH Open now at Kew Palace Explore our new display for 2021 celebrating the achievements of a remarkable and complex monarch: George III, and discover the real man behind the much-peddled myth. Experience the exhibition in a more personal way with an evening tour. Or take your summer to new heights with  a private tour of the Great Pagoda. READ MORE › TUDORS TO WINDSORS: BRITISH ROYAL PORTRAITS Until 31 October, Royal Museums Greenwich Visit our friends at the Royal Museums Greenwich to discover 150 of the finest portraits from across five royal dynasties and see how royal portraiture has developed, from Henry VII to Elizabeth II. Get a special 2 for 1 offer on all Tudors to Windsors tickets via the link below.