Official Site | Historic Royal Palaces
Thomas Cromwell. Wolf Hall transformed Thomas Cromwell into a loyal, humorous and streetwise hero. In real life, he enjoyed a spectacular rise from the son of a Putney blacksmith to the chief minister of Henry VIII. Discover the stories depicted in the nine painted panels and secrets of the Banqueting House with Google Arts and Culture.
Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry's Great Hall and Tudor kitchens, and discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II. Explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens and the popular Magic Garden adventure playground.
The Princes in the Tower | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
The Princes, sons of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, were born during the intense turmoil of the Wars of the Roses. On Edward’s death in 1483, his brother the Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) became Lord Protector of Edward’s son and heir, the 12-year-old Edward V. The Duke immediately placed Edward in the Tower of London, closely ...
£1 Tickets for the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Things to see. The Tower of London is an iconic castle with over a thousand years of history. On your visit, you’ll get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and see the Ravens.. You can climb the White Tower, built in the 1070s for William the Conqueror, and storm the battlements.Learn more about this awe-inspiring site that has been a …
The Sunken Garden | Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
The Sunken Garden was created in 1908 at the instigation of King Edward VII, in an area of the gardens previously occupied by potting sheds and greenhouses. This new layout was modelled on the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace and celebrated a formal Edwardian style of gardening incorporating natural materials, herbaceous planting on terraces ...
John Blanke | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
A black musician at the Tudor court. John Blanke was a royal trumpeter in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and remains the only Black Tudor for whom we have an identifiable image. While serving two kings, he bore witness to some of the great moments in England's history and contributed to some of the greatest spectacles of the Tudor age.
How to travel to Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Trains. Hampton Court train station is located a five-minute walk from the palace. National Rail train services run from London Waterloo every 30 minutes, calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, New Maldon, Berrylands, Surbiton, Thames Ditton and Hampton Court. Hampton Court station is in zone 6.
The Orangery at Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
L'Orange Chocolat. Sunday 15 December: 13:00 - 16:00 This December, come and experience our charming festive afternoon tea with a deliciously musical twist! We’re delighted to welcome the internationally renowned cabaret, opera, musical theatre and drag superstar, Le Gateau Chocolat to the Orangery at Kensington Palace. For one afternoon only, …
Poppy Fields at the Tower - Historic Royal Palaces
Ticketing information. Adult (16+ years): £19.50 Children (5-15 years): £12.50. Tickets include admission to the self-led light and sound experience and access to the Crown Jewels via the Treasury. Timed tickets are available to book from 17:00-19:30. Historic Royal Palaces members get 10% off. Military discount 10% off.
The Moat in Bloom | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
In summer 2022, to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the moat transformed from a barren, flat lawn into a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinators in the heart of the city. The moat was filled with wildflowers, grown from 20 million seeds. But Superbloom was not just a spectacle for 2022.