Official Site | Historic Royal Palaces
Thomas Cromwell. Wolf Hall transformed Thomas Cromwell into a loyal, humorous and streetwise hero. In real life, he enjoyed a spectacular rise from the son of a Putney blacksmith to the chief …
Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry's Great Hall and Tudor kitchens, and discover the …
The Princes in the Tower | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
The Princes, sons of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, were born during the intense turmoil of the Wars of the Roses. On Edward’s death in 1483, his brother the Duke of Gloucester (later …
£1 Tickets for the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Things to see. The Tower of London is an iconic castle with over a thousand years of history. On your visit, you’ll get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and …
The Sunken Garden | Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
The Sunken Garden was created in 1908 at the instigation of King Edward VII, in an area of the gardens previously occupied by potting sheds and greenhouses. This new layout was …
John Blanke | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
A black musician at the Tudor court. John Blanke was a royal trumpeter in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and remains the only Black Tudor for whom we have an identifiable image. …
How to travel to Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Trains. Hampton Court train station is located a five-minute walk from the palace. National Rail train services run from London Waterloo every 30 minutes, calling at Vauxhall, Clapham …
The Orangery at Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
L'Orange Chocolat. Sunday 15 December: 13:00 - 16:00 This December, come and experience our charming festive afternoon tea with a deliciously musical twist! We’re delighted to welcome …
Poppy Fields at the Tower - Historic Royal Palaces
Ticketing information. Adult (16+ years): £19.50 Children (5-15 years): £12.50. Tickets include admission to the self-led light and sound experience and access to the Crown Jewels via the …
The Moat in Bloom | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
In summer 2022, to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the moat transformed from a barren, flat lawn into a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinators in the heart of the city. …