Hampton Court Palace
Henry VIII's riverside Tudor palace with grand gardens and the famous maze.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling with kids.
Why
- 01
A genuine Tudor palace where Henry VIII held court — kitchens, state apartments, costumed interpreters, formal gardens and the hedge maze.
Our read - 02
Excellent and far less crushed than central sights.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Hampton Court Palace earns the hours.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, Hampton Court Palace works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Hampton Court Palace works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Hampton Court Palace works.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Hampton Court Palace isn't cheap for what it is.
You want time outdoors
For nature & scenery, Hampton Court Palace is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £28 (cheaper online)
- Timing
- Arrive early on a weekday; warmer months are best for the gardens and maze.
- Booking
- Cheaper booked online in advance.
- Allow
- Half to full day
- Accessibility
- Much of the ground floor and gardens are accessible, though some Tudor areas have steps.
- Getting there
- Direct train from London Waterloo to Hampton Court (~35 min), then a short walk.
Consider instead
Sources and method (2)
- Adult admission is around £30 (cheaper online, peak/off-peak pricing); ticket covers the palace, gardens and the famous maze. hrp.org.uk ↗
- Reachable in ~35 minutes by direct train from London Waterloo, with services roughly every 30 minutes and the station a 5-min walk away. hrp.org.uk ↗