Hampton Court Palace

Save up to £2 per person when you travel by train

The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed after acquiring it in the 1520s. Its many royal occupants have ensured the palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. It is set in 60 acres of formal gardens, which include the famous Maze and the Great Vine.

Discover Henry VIII

Henry VIII was probably Hampton Court Palace’s most famous occupant and its first royal owner. Throughout the year there will be a host of special events telling the story of Henry's first years at the palace with his second wife Anne Boleyn.

Hampton Court Palace Summer events

Tapestry of music
Summer weekends in July and August
Take a tour of Henry VIII’s spectacular royal apartments, led by musicians in the Kings livery as they play authentic Tudor music. A unique way of experiencing one of the greatest palaces on earth.

The Other Boleyn Girl dress exhibition
From 23 June
Based on the acclaimed Philippa Gregory novel ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ is an engrossing and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal. This summer you can see the stunning costumes worn by the blockbuster film’s stars Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johannsson and Eric Bana.

Tudor cookery
7 – 8 June, 5 – 6 July, 2 – 3 August, 23 – 25 August, 6 -7 September
What foods tickled the Tudors’ taste buds? Which dishes rumbled a Tudor tummy? Real smells, sounds and huge roasting fires give a taste of Tudor life below stairs, as our intrepid team of history chefs experiment with recipes, ingredients and cooking methods to prepare a feast fit for a king.

Passtime with good company
Daily, 9 – 31 August
Hampton Court Palace was built for fun! Join young King Henry VIII, the Queen or Cardinal Wolsey as they makes the most of the lavish hospitality on offer. From bowls to dancing, join in with the carefree court as it lets its hair down for an all-out good time.

All events are included in the combined ticket price. For more details about the events, please visit: hrp.org.uk

How do I get this offer?

You can get your combined ticket from any staffed train station or South West Trains customer service centre (0845 6000 650). Just ask about the combined ticket offer and enjoy the savings.

Please bear in mind, that if you arrive at Hampton Court with rail only tickets, you will need to pay the full public admission price.

How much can I save?

The prices below are based on entry to Hampton Court only.  To work out the full cost, please add the special offer price to the cost of your train ticket. On arrival at the main palace entrance, exchange your Combined Ticket for an official Hampton Court Palace ticket.  Please check train times before you travel.

For train fares and times from your local station contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50

Prices are subject to change at anytime.
+ Applies to Young Persons Railcard holders.
++ People aged 60+.
+++ Applies to children 5-15 years old. Children under 5 enter for free.

If you travel outside the rush hour, there are some great savings to be made. Please check how much you can save getting: Cheap Day Return, Super Off-Peak , Saver Return, Group Save and Advance Fares. For more info click here.

Our ticket office staff will always advise you on the best value ticket.

How do I get there?

Services to Hampton run from London Waterloo every X minutes Monday to Saturday. Approximate journey time from London Waterloo is less than ….hour.

The palace is less than 10 minutes walk from the station.

Opening hours

Open daily except 24 - 26 December.

Palace and Maze: 30 March – 25 October 2008 (Summer)
Monday - Sunday
Open: 10:00
Close: 18:00
Last ticket sold: 17:00

Palace and Maze: 26 October 2007 - 29 March 2009 (Winter)
Monday - Sunday
Open: 10:00
Close: 16:30
Last ticket sold: 15:30

For further information about Hampton Court Palace and events please visit hrp.org.uk or call 0870 950 4466.