Hampton Court Palace in South Hams

Audio tour is a must , beautiful place ,interesting , easy to get to train stain 5 min walk , stunning gardens ,grounds pity it was a bit too cold to sit out , same as everywhere long queues pre booked tickets a must

don't ask for a review, all i did was google the place. I HAVE NEVER BEEN WILL YOU NOT READ ??

Fantastic place to explore a history. Time journey. Amazing gardens, places to eat. Lovely location. For full day out to enjoy. Incredible in late spring with the garden covered with carpets f crocuses and daffodils. Must be seen!

Amazing and beautiful historical features welcoming faces on each and every corner who are not tired of explaining about the palace. Items used long ago are still intact and ancient ways of survival can be noticed. Original wooden wheelbarrows, drums and carts are a feature and printed information displayed. Parking including Blue Badge is provided. Nice place to visit.

Lovely day, gardens really goid

Residence of King Henry VIII and his wives, scenic and very well preserved, worth the price of the ticket!!

Wonderful place! If you know about UK history a bit, you should go! You would love it!

A beautiful palace, a free audio guide, many locations - very interesting and educational - you can spend the whole day there, since in addition to the palace itself there are beautiful gardens (there is a labyrinth and a cafe in the garden). We all really liked it, in the summer they also ride horse-powered carts there.

Having taken membership, we now really regret it. This is the third time we've turned up to Hampton Court to find they've shut it for a private function and with no warning or notification. Cue really disappointed kids. Bloke on the gate had the nerve to say an email was sent out last April. Says it all. Do day trip by all means but don't take membership.

What a place, genuinely blown away. Amazing to see such an important palace in England's history. Staff great, wasn't too busy and easy to get to from central london

Beautiful palace with an impressive and varied history. Very atmospheric. It’s fascinating to think of how many pivotal moments in our history were witnessed within these walls.

You can still literally feel Henry VIII

This place has selective customers only who have loads of money/or a tourist. As grandparents with family/ children + grandchild £183 for one day in April. We live too far away to be members to go want to go regularly. Membership is very limited, does not include a guest either. Most of the palace is private and not accessible. Too expensive for one day. No point for memebership as we do not live in the area anymore. It is the most costly place to visit. A public place, now this place has selective customers only who have loads of money/or a tourist.

The admission fee is too expensive.

Huge, spectacular. You can't visit London and not see it. It feels like being in a movie. The gardens are beautiful, you can even buy vegetables. Very kind staff.

Really nice day out, lots to see and the staff all over the site are incredible helpful and knowledgeable and inclusive. Thanks to the shop assistant for informing us about the great deal of a anual pass, we will be back soon for sure! Thank you

I visited here last year and was amazed at its amazing architecture and history. Each turn and veiw tells a story.

Great place to visit, so much history

Quite apart from the magnificent palace and grounds, the staff bring history to life. Every time we've visited the performances have been superb. Saturday 22nd Feb was no exception. Elizabeth 1st and her court were brilliantly enacted, ALL the actors were quite superb and the younger ones loved Sir Christopher Blount especially. Well done, a superb day!

One of the best most atmospheric interesting palaces and gardens in exceptional Riverside seeing

Hampton Court, the beautiful estate of King Henry III, his apartments, gardens, something worth seeing as it was in Tudor times. I recommend

Fabulous day out. There is wheelchair access to most of the palace and the gardens. There are accessible toilets available.

Good day out. Worth the trip. Would be nicer in the sunshine.

Went as part of a school trip for children with Autism- we had a wonderful day. Only sad bit was the playground wasn't open due to the season.

beautiful historic palace with a lot to learn. Tickets are pricey but come with an audio guide for almost every room on the grounds. Would recommend staying for a service in the Chapel Royal, very cool experience.

Be careful walking through the haunted 👻 gallery.

Justice for Anne B. Love you girl.

Great day out, lots of interesting history. Gardens were very scenic, staff were friendly.

A place where We can find peace and happiness.

Amazing British monarchy attraction, my 13yr old daughter loves this place that much that's why we are here for her 13th birthday 👌

Wonderful as always. We go every few weeks. Highly recommend an annual family membership!

Lovely place to visit will definitely be going again.

Very expensive as a one off but if you get a membership it's great value. Plenty to see for all ages, obviously has great history and is in a nice place with the river and Bushy Park nearby.

What's not to like about our English heritage?

We went as a family Thursday,19th February when it was Spy day…. It was fantastic where the grandchildren boy (5) and another aged (7),learnt all about spying and cracking codes… ending with Queen Elizabeth dealing the guilty spies with the help of the children. The main characters dressed in clothes of their day lending to the realism of the story Were thoroughly recommend a visit to Hampton Coury, one visit is not enough!

Amazing place with over 500 years of history to soak in and some amazing gardens to wander through.

The gallery with the Caravaggios is closed until summer. Why? Why? Otherwise it’s an interesting palace a lot like many others.

Great place to take kids. We went in February half term for the spy mission day and had a great time. The actors were brilliant. The maze playground was also a hit. Next time I'd take a picnic though as the cafe was heaving and ran out of kids things quickly.

Having wanted to visit here for a while, it didn't quite meet my expectations; here's why: Lack of guides/staff. I was hoping for volunteers in every room who could give information. However they seem to prefer it if you plug yourself into a headset and ausio guide, which is the opposite of what I want. I want to be fully present in the building to try and absorb some of its history, get some vibes from it! I was also disappointed that there was barely any furniture within the rooms. It's basically an empty shell. Third disappointment was that at every turn there is a request for donations. I had not previously realised the Historic Royal Palaces is a charity. However, I would expect the entry fee to be enough. Taking of costs - the cafe was exorbitant; £7.50 for a slice of cake or a sausage roll! The cafe however was clean and well maintained (tables cleared quickly). Nice layout with long tables and benches. But no information on what the room had once been. I need to know these things. Also, very little signs of Cardinal Wolsey having lived here. I wanted to come away from my visit feeling more informed but I didn't.

Expensive, but well worth it. Would certainly go back in the summer and explore areas currently closed along with the fantastic grounds which stretch for miles.

Oh my goodness, this was an unexpected surprise 🤩 Amazing building and fantastic artwork. Lots of history. A labyrinth of rooms with lots of space and atmosphere. Spent over three hours exploring. Can definitely recommend this place. I’ll be back 😎

Very very old castle and home of the Tudors! A must visit!

What an experience had a great day, advice to get the audio system which is very informative. A great way to learn about our country's history. Highly recommend

The palace itself is beautiful - a real family favourite of ours and I would give 5 stars. My 2 star review is just for the restaurant. Considering the prices, the restaurant was severely understaffed (I felt sorry for the ones working alone under such stress), the food options were limited with very little for children (teriyaki tofu and katsu curries with pasta being unavailable). The muffins were dry, the bread accompanying the soup was stale and by the time we’d queued to pay, the food was cold. For the ticket price and price of the food, this should really be reviewed. Chaos is an understatement and it was the first day of half term too…!

Lucky my tickets were free as I would have been disappointed to have paid. Large rambling so called palace but sparsely furnished and bit boring. Would not really recommend it and the Cafe food a bit average and over priced too.

A wonderful experience, I recommend a visit. ❤️

We have a wonderful day visiting Hampto court palace there was so much to see and the history behind the house was intriguing. A must do is walk around the Gardens absolutely beautiful.

Amazing! There's so much to do. The staff are professional and informative. If you're taking lil ones, take a change of clothes and a bucket and spade. Be prepared to climb, slide and hide! Don't be fooled by the maze... it's quite tricky to get to the centre!

Wow! My perfect home! A brilliant day out. 10/10

Wonderful exploration of 500 years of history. Make sure to wear a coat, it’s cold inside! The signage is confusing!

A must see if you're in London. This is one of the best well-kept and presented gounds I have visited with a genuinely interesting history of its previous royal occupants such as Henry VIII. I am sure it would be more impressive during the spring and summer when all the flowers have bloomed. The Palace is huge with impressive grounds. Be prepared for a long walk.

I found the visit to be very educational, inspiring and a truly relaxing day. Looking forward to visiting again soon. Thankyou so much and would recommend the experience to everyone !

I had been wanting to visit it for years. It is worth leaving the city, it is a wonderful place. The audio guide, included in the ticket, is interesting, although I missed something about the construction and more about Cardinal Wolsey.

Stunning palace. So much history. We loved our visit. Two tips. Wrap up warm in the winter. The heating is Medieval. And bring a packed lunch. I don’t resent charities trying to make money, but £40 for three sandwiches, crisps and a drink is daylight robbery. Don’t let this put you off. It’s amazing.

This was top of my wife's list and it didn't disappoint. Our son appreciated the family room aw well 🤓

Really enjoy visiting here, even if I was worried that a companion may get beheaded for looking at someone the wrong way. Really fun day, look out for when there are discounts and special days to go in for a lot cheaper!

Been loads of times but never in winter....won't do that again as a lot of the Palace was closed. I knew from the website that certain parts would be closed but more closed than I expected. But was half price so hey ho. I shall go back in yhe summer when the gardens are all open.

Absolutely fascinating and strongly recommend. Marked down a star for being quite difficult to navigate once inside (some movable signage would be helpful) and also note the maze closes early.

Great place, very good with half price offer.

Nice vist will recommend on hot day out and garden are beautiful

Those interested in history would really enjoy visiting this place. The place is remote and getting a return taxi can be challenging

What a gorgeous place Hampton courts is....highly recommend it, lots to see and do great for history lovers ....the palace is amazing...I'm already planning to go again in summer to enjoy the flower gardens

Facinating reveal into past history. So much going on with each building being able to show a different aspect of life in the 1500's. Staterooms, kitchens, servants quarters, all skillfully restored.

We had an outstanding visit even though the weather was atrocious. As expected, it was well laid out, full of interesting things to see and read and the staff generally couldn't have been more helpful

Impressive from the outside. Interior a little disappointing. For French school trips, be careful, the castle closes its doors at 4 p.m. local time and no one warns us. The audio guide at the entrance is free and available in all languages. It is good to tell the story of Henry VIII and his wives first to the students 😊

I highly recommend getting a membership, which grants access to iconic sites like the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, and two other historic landmarks. I visited during the first week of February 2025 — it was a bit chilly but still worth it. The place reminded me of Lara Croft’s mansion from the Tomb Raider games I played as a kid. There’s a rich sense of history throughout, though some restoration work is currently underway. ✌️

Wonderful place! Enjoy the audio tour where you learn about every room and interesting historical connections

Great days visit and surrounding area

Amazing both inside and out. This palace has spectacular paintings, wonderful staircases, an intriguing history and marvelous gardens.

Incredible place. Just alive with history and tales of the wonderful King Henry VIII and many other monarchs. Room after room of amazing paintings and artefacts. The grounds are also spectacular. I particularly loved the kitchen garden and King Henry’s kitchen. The food offering there was lovely too. Really fresh great food. The only downside were the tables/ racks for dirty trays were just not cleared outside, and birds were knocking everything over and making a mess.

If you like excellent beer, excellent food, excellent service in a very relaxing traditional pub environment. Come here.

A wonderful palace to visit that has been beautifully looked after. We arrived on a Sunday morning at 10.30am, no queues to get in (we booked in advanced for adults but also had Blue Peter badges for the kids, which were really easy to use.) We took advantage of the half price ticket deal which ran from Jan-Feb. There were lots of parking spaces available too. The open fire in the kitchen was great to warm up to on a cold February day, and it was interesting chatting to the knowledgeable staff that kept the fire going. Having gone on a Sunday we didn’t manage to see the Chapel due to services occurring throughout the day, it is open in between but we missed them. We grounds are absolutely stunning! The kids aged 7-11 were completely engrossed in the digital missions on the handheld devices, they had challenges and learnt lots along the way. It worked great alongside the audio guides the adults had. We spent 4 hours in total here, which included some play in the maze. Will be visiting again!

One of the few grand places in the UK that really feels like a palace. Well worth a visit, bring your walking shoes and enjoy the spectacle.

We had a wonderful time at the Palace. The audio guide was good, but we found getting around tricky as they had no more maps and the mobile signal was terrible to try look at the online map. This meant we walked a bit in circles, but other than that it was great.

Great if you love history like me

Great day out (did 50% in Jan). Audio tour was really informative and there's lots to explore. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable (Katlin/Katin?) in the Wolsey apartments was very friendly and chatty and knew loads about the paintings and history. Top tip however would be to eat across the road as the Tiltyard cafe was total chaos and massively overpriced.

Really nice visiting such historical sites with rich history. Found it peaceful and enjoyable going round. Didn’t get to go to the magic maze due to time but seeing some gardens from the palace was calming. Lovely place for a walk and to soak it all in. £25 for all day pass and they had a lovely cafe.

Would be nice to still have the members room.

Visited during off season in January with the half price tickets you can buy if you book online the day before. The palace interiors were absolutely stunning. There were not too many people so we had time to wander and enjoy the sights. The outdoor gardens are absolutely lovely and the maze is definitely worth a visit.

It's a very nice place to visit, both entertaining and educating. I really enjoyed it there. The audio guide was interesting and informative. The Palace is big with many rooms and lots of details to see. I liked the gardens the most. There is a wonderful playground area, so the place is family oriented and kids friendly. I feel like one day there wasn't enough for me. I would like to go again.

Brilliant day out, can’t beat the £1 tickets for universal credit claimants also!

At times a stunning palace,took us an unhurried 4 hours to get around.

A wonderful place to visit and get a taste of history. Staff very helpful. Beautiful gardens. Really enjoyed the audio tour.

Ice skate ⛸️ what an amazing relaxed atmosphere and the atmosphere was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful the young manager Rudi was very mature and helpful and spent time helping us

This is the English Versailles and I loved every bit of it. Maybe it would be even more beautiful if I had visited it in spring or in summer but nevertheless it was magnificent.

I don't know how Hampton Court Palace was as I've never been there but I'm sure it's gorgeous.

Great open space for a long walk...so few people use this walk through the golf course...

The most beautiful palace I have ever seen.....

I saw a ggggg ghost. Then I didn't.

Amazing palace with lots to see. We visited on a rainy day around Christmas time when there were musicians playing in designated rooms at designated time and were amazed! It was like place was brought to life. Definitely coming back to see the gardens. Plan about 3-4 hours to see everything.

Beautiful palace. Love going there and spending time with family and friends.

Definitely worth to get in and listen to the history!

Beautiful building but rather bare of original decor inside.

The Versailles of London? Honestly, it's 1 hour from London and the village is cute. You can enjoy one (or two) scones with clotted cream while waiting for it to open! I advise you to take an early train to enjoy the castle alone. If you are a fan of the Tudors, this is simply a must.

Went as a family of 5 with young children. Myself and my husband loved every minute of it. And even the children enjoyed it. The place itself is magical. Really takes you back in time. Down to the gift shop! Would definitely recommend and go again.

Great palace with a lovely garden!

We recently had the pleasure of visiting Hampton Court Palace, and what a memorable experience it was! We pre-booked our tickets online the day before, ensuring a smooth start to our trip. Arriving promptly at 10 am, we were greeted by the opening of the car park gates perfect timing to kick off our day. After parking, we made our way to the ticket office to pick up a map and began our visit with the gardens. The frosty morning created a magical atmosphere, with the frost glistening like diamonds on the manicured lawns and hedges. Despite the kids’ play area being closed, the gardens and maze more than made up for it, offering breathtaking views and peaceful moments of reflection. Next, we headed into the palace itself, armed with audio guides that brought the history of Hampton Court to life. Following the recommended route, we wandered through the grand rooms and hallways, soaking in centuries of fascinating stories and stunning architecture. The rich history of the palace is truly captivating and impeccably preserved. To wrap up our visit, we indulged in a cozy treat at the cafe a steaming hot chocolate paired with a slice of decadent chocolate cake. It was the perfect ending to a chilly but delightful day before embarking on our drive home. If you’re considering a trip to Hampton Court Palace, we can’t recommend it enough. It’s a blend of beauty, history, and charm that’s not to be missed!

If you are into English history… This is a must see! Knowledgeable staff, and pretty good audio tour. Plan on about 2-3 hours to see it all. Be sure to save time to walk around the gardens outside. The great hall is the most manly room I have ever experienced in my life!

We went ice skating. It was a great experience.

If you want to immerse yourself in the Tudor court you must visit it