Stories

Skaters on the ice rink in front of Hampton Court Palace on a winter evening

Visiting Hampton Court ice rink 2026–27: dates, prices and Christmas at the palace Skate in front of Henry VIII’s palace from 20 November to 3 January. This year’s ice rink prices and sessions, plus the Winter Palace and the Festive Fayre.

The Long Water canal stretching away from the palace across Home Park

Gardens Home Park, Hampton Court: the deer, the Long Water and the best walks

The south front of Hampton Court Palace above the Privy Garden

Visiting Getting married at Hampton Court Palace: venues, prices and how to book

Anne Boleyn’s Gate and the astronomical clock in Clock Court, Hampton Court Palace

History The ghosts of Hampton Court Palace: the Haunted Gallery and other stories

Visitors walking between the tall yew hedges of the Hampton Court maze

Gardens The Hampton Court maze: history, tips and how to reach the centre

Hampton Court Palace seen across the River Thames

Visiting How to get to Hampton Court from London: train, boat, bus and parking

The Great Gatehouse of Hampton Court Palace, the main entrance for visitors

Visiting Hampton Court Palace tickets: prices, what’s included and how to save

Gardens The Gardens of Hampton Court Today

Gardens Hampton Court Gardens & Park

The Georgians King George III

The Georgians King George II

The Georgians King George I

The Restoration Queen Anne