Hampton Court

• Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London it has not been inhabited by the British royal family since the 18th century. The palace is located 11.7 miles (18.8 km) south west of Charing Cross and upstream of Central London on the River Thames.

What to do at Hampton court?They are many things to do at Hampton court one of the main attractions is the maze.

These are the other things that happen at Hampton court:Guided tours and presentations with a costumed character Audio guide tours Guided tours talks with a member of palace staff

What happens on the tours at Hampton Court?Everyday, throughout the year, a costumed interpreters take visitors around the palace and give dramatic presentations about the stories and events that really happened at Hampton Court.

2009 was the 500th anniversary of the succession of Henry VIII to the throne. Since then all the presentations have been focusing on Henry. This is your chance to meet the man himself and get close to history where it really happened!

Join his courtiers as they speculate on which lady has caught the royal eye this time (and it may be a different lady at different times of the year) and discuss the business of the day. If you haven't come dressed to meet the King, don't worry as you can borrow a gown from the Wardrobe in the Information Centre.

Hampton Court History*Thomas Wolsey, Archbishop of York, Chief Minister and favourite of King Henry VIII, took over the site of Hampton Court Palace in 1514*Over the following seven years, Wolsey spent lavishly to build the finest palace in England at Hampton Court.*The Base Court contained forty-four lodgings reserved for guests, while the second court contained the very best.

Facts on Hampton Court

Did you Know..*Hampton Court Palace is built on the site of a medieval manor*Court was built by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey*In 1529 King Henry VIII began rebuilding and remodelling which lasted at least ten years. *The initials of Henry and Anne Boleyn were carved into some of the stonework*During the Tudor period bricks were a new innovation and expensive and therefore only used for the mansions and palaces of the rich Tudors

Hampton Court