Historic Royal Palaces
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Take a fascinating journey through time and royal history when you visit Historic Royal Palaces sites.
What do I get?
- Unlimited access to all Historic Royal Palaces sites
- Admission for one additional adult per visit
- Admission for up to two children per visit
- 10% discount at Historic Royal Palaces shops and cafés 1
Unlimited access to Historic Royal Palaces is just one of the great benefits included with Boundless Plus.
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Explore the sites
Historic Royal Palaces sites are some of the most significant landmarks in the UK, capturing the essence of British culture and royal history through the centuries.
From the medieval fortress of the Tower of London to the grandeur of Hampton Court, each palace offers a unique experience.
The Tower of London
Royal palace, prison and fortress, the Tower of London is steeped in history. Home to the famous Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders and ravens, there are discoveries waiting to be made throughout this magnificent landmark.
Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB.
Hampton Court Palace
As a former residence of Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace has many stories to be told. Explore the rooms and courtyards where some of the most significant events in our history unfolded and marvel at the impressive architecture of Henry’s Great Hall, Tudor kitchens, and the spectacular baroque palace.
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU.
Kensington Palace
Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the home to young royals for over 300 years. Follow in the footsteps of royalty as you explore the palace’s magnificent Queen’s State Apartments, where the young princess developed into the iconic monarch that we remember.
Kensington Palace, London W8 4PX.
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Northern Ireland’s Hillsborough Castle and Gardens offer a unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty. Explore the castle’s majestic state rooms and 100 acres of beautiful grounds, and learn about the palace’s political significance.
Government House, The Square, Hillsborough. Car park postcode – BT26
6HR.
Please enter this postcode into your Sat Nav to direct you to the car park and visitor entrance.
Please note that Hillsborough Castle is closed from 6th November until Easter 2025. The gardens will remain open for visitors. Please refer to the FAQ below on seasonal opening hours for further details.
Kew Palace
The smallest of the royal palaces, Kew dates back to 1631 and was home to King George III, Queen Charlotte and their extensive family from 1781. Explore Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and marvel at the spectacular views across London from the Great Pagoda.
Kew Palace, Richmond TW9 3AE.
Use unlimited admission to Kew Gardens to access HRP sites within Kew.
Please note that Kew Palace, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and the Great Pagoda are closed from 29th September 2024 and will re-open at the end of March 2025.
Banqueting House
For a glimpse into the opulent world of the Stuart monarchy, visit London’s Banqueting House, home to the famous Rubens ceiling and the site of the execution of Charles l in 1649.
Banqueting House, London SW1A 2ER.
Banqueting House is currently closed for renovation. Read up to date visitor information.
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Terms and conditions
Unlimited access: Unlimited access to Historic Royal Palaces sites is only available to Boundless Plus members. Excludes ticketed events and attractions. To benefit from unlimited admission benefits, a Boundless Plus member must be present and provide the necessary forms of identification.
To visit the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Boundless Plus members must be present and provide their Palace Pass, Boundless Plus membership card, a valid form of photo identification.
Admission to Kew Gardens is needed to access any site within Kew. Boundless Plus members are advised to use their Kew Gardens admission benefits when they visit. Please note that Kew Palace, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and the Great Pagoda are closed from 29th September 2024 and will re-open at the end of March 2025.
Banqueting House is currently closed for renovation. Read up to date Visitor information.
Pre-booking is not available for any Historic Royal Palaces sites with Boundless Plus. Admittance is at the next available timeslot – please be aware that you may have to queue and wait on busy days.
All visitors must follow health and safety guidelines, which will be clearly communicated on site, and play their part in keeping everyone safe.
Historic Royal Palaces reserves the right to refuse admittance at any time.
Palace Pass: The Palace Pass is only available to Boundless Plus members and will be provided as a voucher by Boundless. The voucher is valid as part of Boundless by CSMA's Corporate Membership with Historic Royal Palaces. The voucher has no cash value and is non-transferrable, cannot be re-sold and can only be used by the voucher owner. The voucher cannot be used to reserve tickets in advance of the visit date and does not confer any preferential treatment, or ability to queue jump or similar. The voucher is only valid up to and including the date of expiry.
1 10% discount at Historic Royal Palaces shops and cafés: 10% onsite retail and catering discount is valid at Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace and Hillsborough Castle. To benefit from 10% discount at HRP shops and cafés, Boundless Plus members must be present and provide their Palace Pass with a valid membership card and photo identification.
10% discount at Historic Royal Palaces online shop: Join today or Log in to view your discount code to get 10% off your order when shopping at www.historicroyalpalaces.com. The discount code can be used on an unlimited number of orders. HRP terms and conditions apply. The discount code can only be used for online purchases and should be inserted into the ‘Discount Codes’ box at checkout. This will deduct 10% off the order value (excluding the shipping fee). Some products are non-discountable: https://www.historicroyalpalaces.com/non-discountable-products. Orders can be placed without creating an account, but we do recommend setting it up so that you can track your orders from the Account. One discount code per order. HRP are currently not offering expedited delivery or gift option to select at checkout, but we will do our best to accommodate requests sent to shop@hrp.org.uk (ideally before the order is placed). HRP are currently not offering a Click & Collect from on-site shops. If you wish to leave a donation to support the HRP cause, you can do so at checkout.
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