View key info about course database including course description, tee yardages, par and handicaps, scorecard, contact info, course tours, directions and more. London underground london overground national rail docklands light rail emirates air line stepfree access from street to pier. Every effort has been made to ensure all information is correct at time of print. Hampton court palace is right next to bushy park, one of the royal parks. Set in the delightful herefordshire countryside, surrounded by vast lawns, a stunning woodland backdrop, and magnificent awardwinning gardens, the estate has an interesting and varied history. It was a residence to many of his queens and the birthplace of edward vi. National rail services run from london waterloo every 30 minutes. The journey takes only 32 minutes and the palace is a twominute walk across the bridge from the station. In 1529, as wolsey fell from favour, the cardinal gave the palace to the king to check his disgrace. Start from clock court communication gallery cartoon gallery. A visitors guide to hampton court palace in london tripsavvy.
William iii transformed the privy garden in the baroque style with wrought iron. Routes, maps, plan a journey, tickets sales, realtime traffic and travel updates. Access forum and some families with a child on the autistic spectrum. I will be doing a day trip from london to hampton court palace. Hampton court palace can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. There are 5 ways to get from chelsea to hampton court palace by train, bus, subway, taxi or car.
Hampton court station zone 6 onward travel information. Hampton court palace is a royal palace in the london borough of richmond upon thames, greater london, in the historic county of middlesex, and within the postal town east molesey, surrey. The river thames provides the boundary to the south and east. Hampton court palace, richmond upon thames 1002009. Hampton court apartments by vantage apartments hampton court located between the hub of bridge road, hampton court bridge and the riverside, these lovely and spacious 1 bedroom apartments are remarkably tranquil and private.
Servants dining hall hampton court palace, kingston upon thames, london it look like ancient dining hall for guards or knights. Restaurants near hampton court palace, east molesey on tripadvisor. Hampton court palace golf club hampton court palace. Hampton court palace is one of the best royal palaces in london. Induction loops can be found near tills at all ticket sales points, in the shops, cafes and in business. Hampton court palace is an english royal palace that is now run as a museum. Hampton court palace, east molesey, surrey, kt8 9au. Upon booking your hampton court palace tickets, you will receive a confirmation of payment, and then be emailed a pdf evoucher.
The new visitor map for hampton court palace is the result of a two phase, researchbased project. Tour hampton court palace visitbritain visitbritain. View or download a our route map, which shows all of our departure locations, nearby train stations, bridges and also points of interest along the way. The sumptuous interiors reflect the different tastes of its royal residents and are furnished with great works of art, many still in the positions for which they were originally intended.
My rick steves guide book says to go to waterloo station and take a south west train. Thomas wolsey, archbishop of york, chief minister and favorite of henry viii, took over the site of hampton court palace in 1514. It is in the middlesex part of the london borough of richmond upon thames. Take an early boat out so you will have enough time to take one of the tours at hampton court may need to reserve timed ticket. Court c r e e k m r o a d river canal canal th e l i e w a l hampton station c h e s n u t a v e n u e main entrance hampton main court palace entrance trophy gate title. Visit the official historic royal palaces website for hampton court palace to discover more about this majestic abode and its unique history. Hampton court is a 50 min ride from waterloo station you can get a bus there or taxi from holborn lots to do lovely garderns in own right, maze and real tennis court go to national rail website to check train times. Hampton court palace gardens are no longer free, but there is free access to the deer park from the thames just past. Simply choose any one of the routes shown below and start exploring. This place is situated in saint thomas, jamaica, its geographical coordinates are 17 54 0 north, 76 16 0 west and its original name with diacritics is hampton court. You could spend the best part of a day at hampton court palace, so im not sure youd really need to plan anything else. Rising majestically over the river thames, hampton court palace is an impressive testament to englands lauded past.
Hampton court, kew gardens, and a good map of london. Hampton court palace hampton court palace is a royal palace in the borough of richmond upon thames, london, england, 11. Hampton court palace discover the magnificence of henry viiis favourite royal residence. Bushy house is a grade ii listed former royal residence of william iv and then of the dowager queen adelaide his former queen consort in teddington, london, which george montagu, 1st earl of halifax had constructed for his own enjoyment on the site of a previous house upper lodge, bushy park, between 1714 and 1715 it is part of the national physical laboratory and its upper two storeys. Information on all forms of transport in london including cycle hire. Hampton court palace, richmond upon thames, london, united. Wolseys seal remains visible in this postcard over the entrance arch of. Base court, clock court, fountain court and chapel court garden. This booklet has been prepared to provide lead teachers with all the information they will need to plan a successful trip to hampton court palace please read it carefully. Hampton court castle started its journey in the early 15th century. Its a 35 minute train journey from londons waterloo station next to the london eye and you can also pick up the trains at wimbledon station district line of the underground.
For phase one abg design produced 10,000 copies of an interim design which were used for market research and visitor evaluation. Houses of parliament kew gardens richmond hampton court thames river boats home. Wolseys seal remains visible in this postcard over the entrance arch of the clock tower, which contained his private rooms. Hampton court, tudor palace in the greater london borough of richmond upon thames. Hampton court palace access guide historic royal palaces. Servants halldining roomkitchen genevieve walks in here sometimes when she wants to get away from the princess life, she loves being in here but some of the servants dont like it see more. Hampton court palace golf club detailed scorecard course. Hampton court palacekew gardens in a day london message. For a copy of the full scale map, please see the attached pdf 108. Hampton court palace guide tourist info for hampton court. So if the weather is nice and you want to walk around, i would definitely stroll around the park for a while. Essential information for your visit historic royal palaces. See king henry viiis tudor kitchens, the worldfamous maze and original 17thcentury tennis courts at hampton court palace. Set off south east away from the bridge on the north side of the river beside.
Closetwolsey start from clock court communication gallery. Namur to hampton court palace 11 ways to travel via. Tom jones tour tickets luxembourg, luxembourg jul 7. This guide was compiled with the help of the hampton court palace. View larger map for local search and directions see. Hampton court palace east molesey 2020 all you need to. For a copy of the full scale map, please see the attached pdf. I would get the district line from earls court to wimbledon. It has not been inhabited by the british royal family since the 18th century. Hampton court palace orientation map 2016 empress and the. You must print your pdf evoucher and bring it with you, and present it at the ticket counter at hampton court palace. In the 1520s the palace was given by thomas cardinal wolsey to henry viii reigned 150947, who enlarged it as his favourite residence. Chelsea to hampton court palace 5 ways to travel via train.
National rail, london overground and tfl rail tube docklands light. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The 10 best hotels near hampton court palace in kingston upon. Originally published by his majestys stationery office, london, 1937. Hampton court palace, richmond upon thames, london. Hampton court palace is a royal palace in the borough of richmond upon thames, 12 miles. Its a beautiful location with amazing river and palace views. Boat from greenwich to hampton court palace rick steves. Youd have to buy your ticket in advance ot elsewhere to get one valid fot 241. Best route earls court hampton court palace london. C16 garden and parkland attached to hampton court, a royal palace from 1530. Hampton court palace, which dates back to henry viii and tudor times. Hampton court palace orientation map 2016 empress and the gardener created date. Hampton court palace is best known as king henry viiis home but theres a lot more to this royal residence in london.
Hampton court station is on the opposite side of the river thames from hampton court palace and connected by hampton court bridge. Hampton court palace hampton court palace southwest of london, england, was built for king henry viii in 1515. National rail routes where free travel is not permitted at any time. Hampton court palace is a royal palace in the borough of richmond upon thames, london, england, south west and upstream of central london on the river thames. You could spend the best part of a day at hampton court palace, so im not sure youd really need to plan anything else theres no tube to hampton court. Building of the palace began in 1515 for cardinal thomas wolsey, a favourite of king henry viii. I took a boat from westminster to hampton court, you can go to there from greenwich i know. From hampton court station cross hampton court bridge and turn right into hampton court palace. Hampton court is located in outer southwest london on the north bank of the river thames, c 200m to the northeast of hampton court bridge listed grade ii. Base court was his creation, as was the second, clock court.
Hampton court palace ground floor an inventory of the historical monuments in middlesex. Hampton court palace hampton court palace southwest of lon. There is a lot to see and do at hampton court palace and visitors are encouraged to. All the coloured areas on the palace map are open to visitors.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Hampton court palace is a royal palace in the london borough of richmond upon thames it has not been inhabited by the british royal family since the 18th century. In saxon times, there was a farmstead at a bend on the river thames, a place named by combining the anglosaxon words as hampton there is a major port in the south of england, southampton, but northampton was north tun with an altogether different meaning. You could, alternatively, go via victoria and get ticket there,either taking district line to vauxhall or train to clapham junction and getting on hampton court train there. So if the weather is nice and you want to walk around, i would. An extension or other ticket must be purchased in advance of travel to stations on these routes. Features this walk explores the two royal parks next to hampton court palace, with the opportunity to spend time at the end in the palace grounds. Bus map i onward travel information hampton court station zone 6 scan this code with your mobile to take this poster with you. By train from hampton court would be quite awkward, as it would involve several changes from hampton court you can get one of several buses to kingston, from where buses 65 or 371 will drop you in petersham, near to ham house if you want to go by taxi, there is a rank at hampton court station, or you can pre book. Hampton court palace is a royal palace in the borough of richmond upon thames, 12 miles 19. Visit hampton court palace hampton court palace historic. Hampton court palace guide tourist info for hampton. One of only two surviving palaces owned by the infamous henry viii, this massive red structure boasts gorgeous grounds, a historic tennis court and a beloved maze.
In 1529, as wolsey fell from favour, the cardinal gave the palace to the king to. Hampton court is on the greater londonsurrey border, 3 km sw of kingston. Click here to download a pdf file containing the route map. South west trains run services at 26 and 56 minutes past each hour direct from london waterloo to hampton court.
Hampton court palace is the former home of the flamboyant king henry viii, he extended and developed this grand palace after acquiring it in the 1520s. Hampton court palace, with its beautiful gardens and extensive parkland, set by the riverside, is both visually and historically enthralling. Palace gardens georgian story mantegnas triumphs of caesar begin your journey of discovery from base court. How to get to hampton court palace rick steves travel forum. Hampton court, non civil parish 108 historic england. Hampton court to albert bridge transport for london. Hampton court palace palace, england, united kingdom. The 10 best restaurants near hampton court palace in east. Hampton court palace, the magic garden and the maze open at 10.
Heritage list entry summary for hampton court palace. While you are not allowed to go inside the court, you can enjoy the lovely views from its many columns. You need to take a train from waterloo, as mentioned. Hampton court, kew gardens, and a good map of london london. The extension added by king william iii in the late 17th century is to the right in this photo. The garden gets its name from the great parterre with thirteen fountains, laid out for william iii 16891702 and mary ii 16891694. Hampton court apartments by vantage apartments hampton. Start from clock court communication gallery cartoon gallery no photography in the art gallery enter and exit here wolsey closet large light closet. See all 57 hampton court palace tickets and tours on tripadvisor. I gather then that the train goes directly to the palace and then from there work across a bridge and go to the palace.