Hampton Court Palace was built by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in 1514. In 1528, the property was acquired by King Henry VIII, who lived there over the years with his six wives.

A single entry for a family of four to Hampton Court Palace is just a few pounds cheaper than a year's membership to the National Trust. By Catherine Meyer-Funnell, Royal Reporter based in London.

In “The Palace,” the historian Gareth Russell traces Hampton Court’s evolution through Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor reigns. Readers who aren’t already steeped in the lore of the ...

Hampton Court Palace has been home to several notable royals but the family no longer use it as one of their residences. King George II - who reigned from 1727 until 1760 - was the last monarch to ...

In King Henry VIII of England’s pleasure palace, Hampton Court, there was no escaping class—not even in the loo. The king, of ...

Hampton Court Palace is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free. To gain free entry, each child must have a Blue Peter badge, ...

Hampton Court Palace tells visitors about Ulez loophole that means drivers DON'T have to pay £12.50 fee - even though it's within Sadiq Khan's zone.

However, in the 19th century, when the palace was opened to tourists, these were clearly felt to look too modern, and were replaced again by stone mullioned Tudor style windows.

LONDON, Nov. 19.--Hampton Court Palace, in Middlesex, on the Thames, 12 miles from the city, was set on fire to-day by the bursting of an oil lamp.

Hampton Court Palace Garden Open Days 2025 are 18-19 January, 22-23 March, 10-11 May, 1-6 July, 13-14 September, 18-19 October, 22-23 November and 26 December.

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Hampton Court Palace is located in East Molesey, Surrey, around 12 miles south west of Central London. It was a key royal residence from the reign of King Henry VIII to the death of King George II ...