Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace was Henry VIII's favourite home, and walking through its Tudor courtyards, Great Hall and vast kitchens still feels like stepping back five centuries. The later Baroque wing added by William and Mary brings grand state apartments and formal gardens. Don't miss the famous maze, the Great Vine and 60 acres of riverside gardens. Costumed characters and seasonal events bring the history to life for families. It sits on the Thames just across the bridge from East Molesey, an easy trip from Kingston.