Hampton Court Palace has seen 500 years of drama, danger…and death. Now, members of the public can explore its darker side with new ghost trails at one of Britain’s reputedly
The Great Vine at Hampton Court Palace – planted by Capability Brown in 1768 – is the largest in the world, and still gives a harvest each autumn. It was
An enormously rare piece of Tudor clothing, known as the Bacton Altar Cloth, is now on show at Hampton Court Palace – and it was once one of Elizabeth I’s
This morning, The Duchess of Cornwall joined BBC Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans at Hampton Court Palace for the final of the eighth 500 Words writing contest, which is aimed at
Today, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, were at Hampton Court Palace to visit the Royal School of Needlework. Birgitte is currently the school’s president, while Camilla
From touring the Tower of London after dark, to sleeping over at Hampton Court, Halloween is on its way to Historic Royal Palaces’ sites, with plenty to keep history and
Last night, The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended Evensong at Hampton Court Palace, celebrating 100 years of the Companions of Honour. Evensong – an afternoon service of prayer, usually
One of the sports favoured by Henry VIII’s is being brought back at Hampton Court Palace in July, as the Real Tennis Trophy is played on the palace’s court. From
With Halloween upon us, what better way to spend an evening than seeking out ghouls at one of Britain’s best-loved palaces? Hampton Court is offering ghost tours this season –
Hampton Court Palace received a special guest yesterday, as Kate, Duchess of Cambridge opened its new children’s play area, The Magic Garden. The Magic Garden draws inspiration from the myths
