Audio guides

Summer 2011

Available until 5:00pm from the Information Centre on Base Court in the following languages.

(Subject to availability)

Your day at court

A variety of special tours are available including options for families and partially sighted visitors. Audio guides are included in your ticket price.
Not available for under 5s.

Things to remember

Closing times
17:15 The Maze

Please resist touching the magnificent objects that you will see displayed within the palace. To protect these historic objects we have to use window blinds to keep light levels low and we place fragile items behind barriers. You are welcome to take photographs within the palace and gardens. Photography is not allowed in the Chapel Royal and Pew. Please do not photograph individual works of art or objects on display as they belong to a variety of lenders.

17:30 Privy Kitchen Caf The Formal Gardens The Gardens Exhibition The Story of the Palace 17:45 Last entry to palace routes and shops 17:55 East Gate 18:00 Tiltyard Caf and West Gate

See history come to life at Hampton Court Palace today...

Meet our most famous Tudor characters and experience the splendour of a day at court. Discover more with talks and tours. Use this guide together with the Palace Map to help you find each of the special event locations.

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It is summer 1546. King Henry VIII is feeling his age, and the country is in political and religious ferment. His sixth queen, Kateryn Parr, is under threat and all must decide where their loyalties lie.
11:00 12:00 Meet the Court: Join Henry VIIIs courtiers and discover the dangers of life at court. Starts in Base Court (30 mins) C ompromising Evidence: Will you risk your freedom to help Queen Kateryn? Starts in Base Court (30 mins) D ressing the Queen: Help Queen Kateryn look her best and keep the Kings favour. Queens Guard Chamber (30 mins) T he Queen in Danger: Loyal friends are needed to go undercover and expose a sinister plot. Starts in Base Court (30 mins) T he Tables Turned: Is another queen destined to be executed, or will wifely obedience win the day? Chapel Court (30 mins) H armony restored: Will the King be persuaded to forgive those who have offended him? Starts in Base Court (30 mins)

14:30 14:45

Meet a palace gardener: Friday only. Meet at the East Gate (30 mins) Garden History tours: Daily, except Friday. Meet at the East Gate (45 mins)

Mantegnas Triumphs of Caesar Gallery open daily. 10:30 13:00 & 14:00 17:00. Henrys Feast Join Henrys team of cooks as they prepare a lavish Tudor style banquet. Selected weekends: 2-3 July, 27-29 August, 3-4 September, 1-2 October, 5-6 November, 3-4 December and 27 December 1 January 2012. Henry VIIIs Kitchens

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Young Henry VIII Find out the truth about his first marriage. Young Henrys Story Henrys Wardrobe Make sure youre dressed suitably for court with a traditional velvet cloak from the Wardrobe (subject to availability). Information Centre, Base Court Family Trails Pick up a family trail and take a different journey of discovery through the palace. Available from the Information Centre Shire Horse & Tram Ride Daily: 11:00 17:00. Please pay on board: Adults 3, Children 2.
(15 mins, weather permitting)

16:00

Dont miss out on our other activities and tours

14:00 Great Vine talks: Tuesday & Thursday. Mary IIs Apartments (20 mins)
Not Tues 16 August. Talks end Thurs 8 September 2011.

Great Fountain Garden The Other Palace 6-7 August 2011. Forget Henry VIII! Spend a summer weekend in Sir Christopher Wrens baroque masterpiece, with King William III, Queen Mary II and other colourful characters from the Stuart Court.

14:00

Behind the scenes tour of the Glasshouse Nursery: Daily, except Friday. Meet in the Great Fountain Garden (by the summer ticket kiosk) (30 mins)