Historic Royal Palaces - Looking forward to the year ahead

 

YOUR 2022 AT THE PALACES There's a lot to get excited about this January. Crisp winter walks in our stunning gardens. An intimate talk with Lucy Worsley exploring LGBT+ histories of the palaces, new exhibitions, plus a season of Platinum Jubilee celebrations to look forward to. Take a look at some of our highlights for the year ahead. SUPERBLOOM AT THE TOWER OF LONDON When we think of the start of a new year, renewal, growth and transformation all spring to mind. This year a spectacular 'Superbloom' of flowers will transform the Tower of London’s moat celebrating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June. This display has been designed to bring diversity of nature back to this urban landscape. Advance booking essential. BOOK NOW › AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK THROUGH THE LENS Opening on 4 March 2022, Life Through a Royal Lens is a brand  new exhibition exploring the Royal Family through photography. Featuring work from renowned photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Rankin, Annie Leibovitz and Norman Parkinson, alongside a selection of images taken by Royal Family members themselves, this new temporary exhibition, included in your Kensington Palace admission ticket, is a must-see for 2022.  BOOK NOW ›

A BRAND NEW IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Be transported all the way back to 1605 as you become fully immersed in the thrills, wonders and terrors of history's most daring conspiracy - The Gunpowder Plot. Using a combination of live action, virtual reality and the very latest in special effects, this thrilling new immersive experience brought to you by award-winning Layered Reality and Historic Royal Palaces will bring the vaults at the Tower of London to life like never before.  Opening May 2022. Tickets on sale now. BOOK NOW ›

MAKE IT A YEAR TO REMEMBER The above is just a taster of what's in store at the palaces in this special Platinum Jubilee year. Join as a member and enjoy free or discounted entry to our wonderful exhibition and events line-up, plus a range of other member benefits including discounts in our cafes and shops. Membership prices are frozen until 28 February, so join today.

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FOR YOU THIS JANUARY

JOIN LUCY WORSLEY FOR OUR LATEST ONLINE TALK Join Historic Royal Palaces Joint Chief Curator, Lucy Worsley for this extra-special online event exploring LGBT+ histories of the palaces, unearthing tales of power, politics, gender and sexuality throughout British history. 19 January, 19.00 live on Crowdcast REGISTER › WINTER WALKS IN WORLD-CLASS GARDENS    Blow off the cobwebs with a crisp winter walk through Hampton Court Palace's magnificent gardens. There are over 60 acres of spectacular formal gardens and 750 acres of parkland to explore! The Maze is also open during the winter months - how long will it take you to find your way out? BOOK › LEARN SOMETHING NEW  Whether it's taking up chess, discovering a new cake or cocktail recipe or indulging your passion for history, we've got plenty to inspire you with our fabulous range of books, games and more. All available in our online shop. Don't forget to take a look at some of the fantastic products on offer in our winter sale. SHOP ›