Hampton Court Palace
The stunning Hampton Court Palace is located a short ride from central London. This magnificent 500-year-old palace is often overlooked by tourists, yet it is one of the most amazing sights in London!
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Through storytelling, I will bring to life the grandeur of King Henry VIII's courtly dramas, providing not just historical information but also insights that breathe life into every nook and cranny of the palace.
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Brace yourself for the misery and tragedy that lies beyond the opulence of the rooms and the spirits of the people who lived here, which are said to haunt the rooms and courtyards.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Availability: Daily​
- Highlights include:
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Discover this royal palace's humble beginnings and how King Henry VIII expanded it into his largest Tudor palace with room for his entire court of over 1,000 people.
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See The Great Hall with its incredible hammer-beam ceiling - this is the heart of the palace. Find out how Henry honoured his new wife, Anne Boleyn and see the stunning Abraham Tapestries.
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See the infamous Haunted Gallery and processional route. Discover whose ghost is said to walk the corridors.
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Explore the State Apartments of both King William III and King Henry VIII - lavish beyond belief.
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Enjoy roaming the beautiful gardens which feature a hedge maze, and the largest and oldest grapevine in the world.
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Delight in the palace kitchens - the largest kitchens in Tudor England.
Why not combine this tour with a visit to Windsor Castle. Or maybe a little further-a-field to the prehistoric site of Stonehenge.
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