Hampton Court Palace

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Built over 500 yeras ago, the royal Hampton Court Palace offers visitors magnificent gardens, beautiful interiors of state rooms, and massive kitchens built to feed 1000 subjects. The history of the palace spans from Henry VIII to George II.

Today, the Court Palce feels more like a tourist attraction, where you will find costumed guides and audio tours detailing what life used to be like. But still, you will marvel at the splendor of the picturesque and vast gardens, or at the intricate rooms.

In the summer months horse-drawn carriages offer trips around the stunning gardens.

If you are interested in castles, you might also enjoy Windsor Castle. I enjoyed Windsor more, but Hampton is also a fun visit (especially the gardens) if you have some time to spare.


Entry costs 14 pounds. There is a small garden maze there that costs 3.50 pounds entry.

South West Trains run services direct from London Waterloo to Hampton Court. The journey takes only 35 minutes and the palace is a 200 metre walk across the bridge from the station. The train service passes through Wimbledon station, where the London Underground District Line begins.

Hampton Court Palace Official site




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