Hampton Court Palace in South Hams

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

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 building but rather bare of original decor inside.

Definitely worth to get in and listen to the history!

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!

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.

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

I'm 52 never been her very interesting especially the kitchens and the cooking of the meats over open fire.

A great place to visit . So much to see summer time is best as everything will be open. Winter time alot is closed up I.e outside. More to do.

Went there for the ice skating too. It’s a really nice place for family and friends, a lot to see in the palace! Going there in summer would be nicer, since there are gardens. Standard uk entrance ticket😕(I think it’s slightly cheaper online)

We really don't regret having taken the 1 hour train ride from central London to visit this fabulous place. The audio guide is included in the price of the visit. The visit is well paced and very interesting. The staff is very pleasant. To do without hesitation

Great place, especially for kids who are learning about the Tudors!

The garden is beautiful and a must visit so are the tapestries inside the rooms. The alleyways and the kitchen area look familiar to numerous hollywood movies that have been filmed there.

Love this place. Always worth a visit. Disappointed the Christmas Fayre was mostly food and drink stalls. Would have been lovely to have had more Christmas craft stalls.

Imagine Henry VIII returned and saw people just exploring his house

Family trip to ice skating. The palace is beautiful, the skating is quite busy but well organised. Quite hard for beginners to get started

Amazing site, kind and helpful staff. Price of the ticket is quite high but this can be said for a lot of places that tourists would want to visit.

Such a lovely historical Palace to visit Always making the most of my membership pass... lots to see and do Event organisers always do a good job to make seasonal visits worthwhile :)))

Lack of signage, wasted a lot of time trying to find different areas

The excursion is super. The price includes an audio guide. I learned a lot of new things. A beautiful palace, a beautiful garden. There is an ice skating rink.

Amazing historical preservation.

The palace is very beautiful, I recommend it to everyone

Wonderful building steeped in history and well maintained. Staff are all pleasant and helpful. We went on a very busy Sunday and there were far too many people due to the food festival that was also going on ... this meant we couldn't explore the grounds as there were markets and food stalls and people everywhere! Really enjoyed our visit but will have to go again when it's not so crammed with people so we can properly explore!

The castle and garden were really beautiful and opulent. I went with my 7 year old daughter she loved it, and the displays were interactive and great for kids. It was worth the money. We will definitely go back and recommend the castle.

Great looking palace. Would have been nice to have more heat during the winter. Reasonably well maintained although some areas were closed off due to minor constructions (Dec 2024)

Worth a visit! Fascinating place and experience. Well worth the price.

Absolutely stunning, love all the history architecture the beautiful landscapes flowers, feels so peaceful, so much to see and learn, been about 4 times and look forward to going again soon…highly recommend

Ice skating at the Palace was brilliant. Helpful staff and immaculate rink.

The palace itself seemed pretty bare-bones. I was hoping for a bit more in the rooms, and/or a bit more explanation about the castle and its history to read. There was a paragraph or two about each room and that was it. It was also a bit confusing navigating the castle. They could do better with signage. The royal school of needlework has a store in the back which is very lovely. They have a larger selection online but they do have a variety of books and kits and some general supplies for embroidery which was very nice. Seems like a lovely location to take a class. The cafe was very crowded and the lines were pretty slow when I visited on a Saturday midday. You should probably consider packing a lunch if you don't want to wait. Gardens were very pretty but I didn't explore those a ton.

Massive royal palace with lots of history and really fun trees! 🌲

It's a must see place near Kingston-upon-Thames. Lots of history there. If you buy the tickets online it's £3 cheaper

Brilliant with xmas market stalls a bonus

This is a great full day out. Pace yourselves, there's loads to see and at £25 a ticket you want to make the most of it! It's not just a magnificent Tudor palace, there are stunning gardens too with plenty of places to have a picnic. The full day ticket allowed me to go out into the town and back in so you could do lunch in the town if you liked. We had good guides and even a brass band playing carols (it was Christmas!) bringing the places alive. Although some areas were one way it was mostly just moochable with you able to wander about. Great to take your time and revisit areas too

Easy to access via Waterloo station. Exceptional architecture. Very sparsely furnished inside.

It's like stepping back in time. So many aspects of history in a stunningly beautiful location.

If your interested in English history this place is perfect. It covers a vast era of the monarchy and more.

A beautiful royal palace on the outskirts of Richmond

The highlights for me were the kitchens and apartments of Henry VIII and the gardens

A memorable visit seeing the amazing royal apartments in the palace

We didn’t lose our heads from excitement touring the majestic Hampton Court. We

Great place to go but no concessions for Tax payers, £1 for all the skivers and 8 of their friends ....even pensioners pay almost full price!!! I bet King Henry wouldn't have been too impressed ! Us tax payers keep the country going. What about charging more for visitors. In Malaysia locals show their passports at local attractions and get in free!!!

Plenty to see inside during midwinter with ceilings and paintings. Not just a wonderful summer garden and floral displays

The garden was lovely and the artwork was breath taking. But all the rooms were empty and I guess I was expecting to get a feel of what it would have been like to live in that palace but did not get that. Also most of the rooms were "no entry"?

Visited for the Christmas Market. Nice place, larger than expected. Lots of stalls, but too many food stalls and not enough craft/gift stalls in my opinion.

Stunning historic place that is great for the whole family.

A fantastic day out exploring Hampton Court which has and continues to be part of our country's history!

Lots to see and do. The audio guide was very good. Staff were excellent.

Loved our time ice skating. I would highly recommend.

Great place to visit. Very well looked after and very friendly staff.

Wonderful place to explore, lots to see

Closed today. Going back Wednesday

First visit here and it was lovely. We went for the xmas fair and there were so many stalls. Managed to get a few nice gifts. The main carpark was full but plenty of parking on the Green opposite. Cost was £6 until 6pm. Tad tricky to navigate with our buggy because of the pebbly surface so beware you'll have to put in a bit more effort to push. Didn't have time to explore everything - we'll just have to go again!

Why have EV chargers if you don’t stop cars that are not charging parking there.

Wow, I mean words are hard to find to explain Henry the 8th's castle, but at night with Christmas around the corner? Simply a treat for this UK visitor!

We went for the Christmas Market, Hampton Court is the most beautiful place and the market was excellent with a huge variety of goods. A really special and wonderful piece of British history.

Lovely historical palace, thoughtfully decorated for Christmas

Staff very helpful... nice place

We bought our tickets online. We showed up and parked in the lot, super easy and affordable. We then explored the palace. I truly could have spent a day on the palace and another day on the gardens. It was breathtaking.

Amazing place to visit, very interesting history and lovely gardens.

Excellent place to visit full of history , prices in the restaurant expensive , good range in the gift shops , but expensive .

My friend was staying nearby. We went to see his outer door.

A must for lovers or scholars of English history.

Hampton Court Palace, located in Richmond upon Thames, just outside London, is one of England's most iconic royal palaces. Originally built in the early 16th century for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, it later became a favorite residence of King Henry VIII. The palace showcases a mix of Tudor and Baroque architecture, with grand halls, intricate tapestries, and impressive state apartments. Visitors can explore the famous Great Hall, the stunning Chapel Royal, and the beautifully landscaped gardens, including the renowned Hampton Court Maze. The palace is rich in history, offering fascinating stories about the Tudor dynasty, royal intrigue, and its transformation over centuries.

Christmas Fayre, very good, hundreds of stalls

Good day out for family however it's expensive

We pre-bought tickets for Hampton Court Palace. On the day we went we found it had been closed due to health and safety concerns. No message had been sent out to let people know and the website still showed it as open.

Today we visited a Christmas market.so many stalls, with a variety of food and drink,and things to buy. The palace was open, allowing us to wander and admire

Great visit to Hampton Court - enjoyed the experience of the art, gardens, and art works. Like most places, avoid the cafe.

I was invited to a work event in a hall inside the palace. We had a tour. The palace itself is beautiful. Plenty of spots to take photos with a nice background

Lovely piece of English history. The interactive element was pleasant but small. The redcoats were friendly. The audio is a nice touch. The Tapestry was epic. Good for those interested in the Bible. Most things are located on the first floor unfortunately, and the cobbled courts are not great for wheelchair users or people who are unstable on their feet. Not much could be done in that regard without destroying the history. Maybe a virtual tour could be added in one of the rooms to make it more accessible. This is the age of VR. I enjoyed it. I got to walk where Kings and Queens had walked and lived over 500 years ago. Awesome. I would go again.

Well worth the trip stop to nosh after at the muted swan

It was my highlight of London. It was perfect.

Check palace timings before visiting. Great place to spend a day!

Well reserved historical palace. Super friendly staffs and volunteers

So good love it fav place to go I could go their way every day I never get bored. I love it.

Easily my favorite place. There's something about the beauty of this place that's unmatched to me. Everyone is nice and its a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!

Beautiful palace. Showing very rich history. Visit if you are interested in knowing the Tudor dynasty and its impact in shaping British empire

Stunning blend of baroque, tudor and flamboyant architecture. Worth a visit for sure

Very interesting outing. Possible hiring adult/ child recording through earphones whilst visiting. Beautiful gardens to explore. Loos not that much.

Magnificent palaces and gardens!

It was a great experience for Halloween

A complete waste of time and money. Most rooms just have portraits and tapestries in them. There's no furniture and nothing to see in most rooms There is hardly any signage so you can't find your way around, let alone know what the room was used for. The palace isn't opulent or anything special either. I love to take photos and didn't take a single picture there. Don't bother going.

Great Day out walking around, they had set up for Hollowen which was great for my grandson. Lots to see for sure.

Well worth a visit - very interesting and a lot to see!

Best place to visit...out of this world.... fantastic walks beside it too

Totally worth the price of admission.

Grandparents to take a children + grandchild £183 for one day in April. We live too far away to be members to go want to go regularly. Membership does not include a guest either. Most of the palace gardens including the Maze are private and not accessible unless you pay in one go,for the whole palace and gardens even if you visited before and don't want to do the whole thing again. The Maze and parts of gardens have been sectioned off for members and full house+garden paying visitors only. You have to be a full paying visitor every time - one cannot choose to go either to see the Palace or Palace and gardens or just the gardens or just the Maze . It is the most costly place to visit. We have been sectioned off, divided, segregated.

Lovely walk in the house and gardens

Spent over 5 hours here. What a magnificent place/Palace! The audio headsets were a great asset.

Visited on Halloween, was a lovely day out, children loved the displays and the actors, well worth visiting.

Well worth a visit, full of history.

I was here over 10 years ago but I appreciate it even more the second time. King Henry had very fine and expensive taste, haha. I can only imagine how busy he kept his masons.

Great place to visit with little ones in Halloween.

Not been for over 60 years but will return soon. Was lots to do for children as was Haloween week. I will avoid that next time as children running everywhere

Fascinating place Felt that signage etc could be improved, no obvious route to take and easy to miss some parts of the Palace. Tiltyard terrace cafe very disappointing. Unimaginative expensive food. Could have used the opportunity to provide more interesting food perhaps with a historical basis. Disappointing that such wonderful kitchens were built in the Palace and such dismal food could be served.

Nothing like Halloween celebrations in a spooky Hampton court