Historic Royal Palaces - Summer adventures to go down in family history

 

SUMMER ADVENTURES TO GO DOWN IN FAMILY HISTORY As the summer holidays approach, it's the perfect time to plan a visit to one of our palaces. With acres of glorious gardens to explore, nearly 1000 years of history to discover, outdoor films, foodie fun, immersive experiences and live historical performances, there really is something for all the family. WHAT'S ON ›

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD Our hugely popular Food Festival is returning to the gardens at Hampton Court Palace over the August bank holiday weekend. Enjoy mouth-watering street food, feel-good live music, tasty treats from a hand-picked assortment of artisan producers alongside hands-on workshops. Our taste-buds are tingling already!  Get mixing as you sip your way through one of the brand new Bone Idyll Liquid Masterclasses at this year's festival. Create spectacular cocktails, pick up fantastic new flavour pairings and so much more. Please note: masterclasses must be booked in addition to general admission. 27-29 August. Members go free. Early booking recommended. BOOK ›

MIDSUMMER MERRIMENTS LIVE THEATRE AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE Join Bottom and the Mechanicals as they make their long-awaited return to Hampton Court Palace – the original home of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – to host a half-hour extravaganza of sketches, games and interactive family fun! 06 - 21 August. Performances at 11.30, 13.30, 15.30. Members go free. TELL ME MORE ›

MEDIEVAL MAYHEM LIVE PERFORMANCES AT THE TOWER OF LONDON A mini festival of fun is unfurling at the Tower of London this summer as our muddling medieval Londoners bustle about trying to sell their wares, serve the queen and put on their pageant about the ravens and a magical giant!  See our historical characters as you wander around the Tower throughout the day and watch a 15-minute mayhem-filled show on the South Lawn. 01 - 31 August, 10.30 - 16.30. Members go free. TELL ME MORE ›

LET THEIR IMAGINATION RUN WILD Come face to face with mythical beasts, storm the battlements, besiege the towers and explore the secret grotto in this magical children's playground at Hampton Court Palace. The Magic Garden provides a unique way for your family to explore the history of the palace in a fun and stimulating environment. Open Wed - Sun, 10.00 - 18.00. Members go free. PLAN YOUR VISIT ›

CINEMA UNDER THE STARS Get ready for a summer of cinema under the stars as The Luna Cinema returns to Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace. Enjoy gourmet street food, a full bar, brand new blockbusters and date night worthy seating options (deckchair for two anyone?).  Various dates throughout August. Separate ticket, advance booking required.  HAMPTON COURT PALACE KENSINGTON PALACE

TOWER OF LONDON SUPERBLOOM Flower power reigns supreme at the Tower of London. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colourful blooms, walk amongst the bees and butterflies, and absorb the atmosphere of this ancient setting transformed into a new naturalistic landscape. Throughout summer. Discounted member tickets, advance booking required. BOOK SUPERBLOOM

SUPERBLOOM LATES Experience the flowers during the twilight hours set against a coloured lighting backdrop with our extended opening timeslots. If you find yourself wilting, head to the Wharf to find some of the best street food talent in London offered by KERB Street Food market