📍 Palace📸 Tourist Attraction

Hampton Court Palace

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom

4.5 (0)

Overview

Historic royal palace in Richmond, Greater London. It is best visited between May and September, when the days are long, though rain is possible in any month.

Why visit: Royal palaces and the great country houses — state rooms, landscaped parks and the collections that came with them.

Things to do

›Book ahead — the state rooms sell out
›Allow as long for the grounds as the house
›Take the free audio guide
›Check the seasonal opening before you travel

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Travel Information

Best time

April – October; several state rooms open only in summer

Weather

Temperate maritime climate — mild and changeable, 18–24°C in summer and 2–8°C in winter, with rain possible in any month and daylight down to about eight hours in December.

Entry fee

Ticketed (~₹2,000 – 4,500)

Hours

Typically 10 AM – 5 PM; many close in winter

Est. budget

₹2,500 – ₹6,000

Duration

3 – 4 hours

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