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About this place
Cardinal Wolsey began building Hampton Court Palace in 1515, and Henry VIII seized it from him in 1529 before expanding it substantially.
It remained a favoured royal residence for over two centuries.
The palace sits beside the Thames in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, approximately 12 miles southwest of central London.
Its famous maze, planted in the 1690s, is the oldest surviving hedge maze in the UK.
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Plan your visit
Nearest station: Hampton Court Rail Station (0.2 miles)
Open year-round; check the official Historic Royal Palaces website for seasonal hours and any closures.
Nearby properties
Ham House
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View Marble Hill House on heritage mapClaremont Landscape Garden
View Claremont Landscape Garden on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Hampton Court Palace (KT8) there are 4 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings, across National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Hampton Court Palace (KT8) there are 20 historic properties, including 10 historic buildings, 6 historic houses and 2 palaces, across National Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Within 20 miles of Hampton Court Palace (KT8) there are 69 historic properties, including 32 historic buildings, 20 historic houses and 4 churchs, across National Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Facts
- Type
- palace
- Location
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England
- Visit duration
- Allow at least 3 hours; a full day is recommended to explore the palace and gardens.
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