{"id":17482,"date":"2024-04-05T13:40:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T12:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=17482"},"modified":"2025-04-10T09:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T08:22:03","slug":"hampton-court-palace-tulip-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/hampton-court-palace-tulip-festival","title":{"rendered":"A Blooming Marvel: The Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hey there, flower fans and budding botanists! Looking for a unique, fun and simply <em>stunning <\/em>day out this April? We&#8217;ve got the very thing&#8230;the marvellous <strong>Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival<\/strong>!!<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to tiptoe through the tulips without travelling all the way to the Netherlands? Your family outing is about to bloom into action, and it&#8217;s shaping up to be the petal-packed party of the year![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Where is Hampton Court Palace?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hampton-court-palace-1260x708.png\" alt=\"a far off photo of the grounds of hampton court palace\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/hampton-court-palace-3420f0cf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">historic royal palace<\/a> is a Grade I listed building located in the London borough of Richmon upon Thames. It&#8217;s a transcendent palace with cobbled courtyards, and world-renowned gardens and houses royal history that you can deep dive into.<\/p>\n<p>Especially with one of the BIGGEST Tulip displays in the UK. Are you ready to be completely blown away?                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BiuPAUJw7DgQKQTRA\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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Font Awesome Pro 6.1.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2022 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512zM232 256C232 264 236 271.5 242.7 275.1L338.7 339.1C349.7 347.3 364.6 344.3 371.1 333.3C379.3 322.3 376.3 307.4 365.3 300L280 243.2V120C280 106.7 269.3 96 255.1 96C242.7 96 231.1 106.7 231.1 120L232 256z\"\/><\/svg> Opening Times<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\">\n                                    <p>Hampton Court Palace<br \/>\n10:00 - 17:30<\/p>\n<p>Tulip Festival:<br \/>\n11th April to 5th May 2025<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title pound\">\n                                    <span><svg version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 100.79 122.88\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 100.79 122.88\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><g><path d=\"M45.64,52.31h24.6v19.43H48.49c-0.28,4.57-1.11,8.69-2.52,12.37c-1.13,2.79-3.02,5.7-5.67,8.72c3.02-0.66,5.62-1,7.78-1 c2.77,0,6.36,0.53,10.79,1.58c6.06,1.38,10.9,2.08,14.53,2.08c2.96,0,5.54-0.25,7.72-0.75c2.21-0.5,5.09-1.55,8.63-3.15 l11.04,24.24c-5.34,2.66-10.05,4.51-14.12,5.54c-4.04,1.02-8.38,1.52-13.04,1.52c-5.09,0-10.88-0.89-17.44-2.66 c-8.58-2.35-13.89-3.71-15.97-4.1c-2.05-0.36-4.26-0.55-6.64-0.55c-6.97,0-14.67,2.43-23.08,7.31L0,99.8 c11.4-8.14,17.1-16.27,17.1-24.41c0-0.44-0.06-1.66-0.17-3.65H0V52.31h12.12c-2.05-7.11-3.24-11.26-3.49-12.4 c-0.33-1.72-0.5-3.85-0.5-6.39c0-6.75,1.8-12.81,5.4-18.18c3.57-5.37,8.3-9.27,14.17-11.68C33.57,1.22,41.46,0,51.39,0 c9.3,0,16.66,1.05,22.08,3.13C78.9,5.2,83.5,8.66,87.23,13.48c3.76,4.84,6.34,10.68,7.75,17.55l-31.05,4.84 c-1.55-5.76-3.35-9.58-5.37-11.46c-2.02-1.88-4.32-2.82-6.89-2.82c-3.13,0-5.65,1.02-7.58,3.07c-1.94,2.05-2.91,4.95-2.91,8.72 c0,2.02,0.19,3.93,0.58,5.78C42.12,41.04,43.42,45.42,45.64,52.31L45.64,52.31z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> Pricing<\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\">\n                                    <p>Members: Free<\/p>\n<p>Adult: From \u00a328.00<br \/>\nChild (5-15): From \u00a314<br \/>\nYoung Person (16-17): From \u00a314<br \/>\nChild (0-4): Free<\/p>\n<p>Tulip Festival is included in your entry<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/#gs.7i87pq\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>A Garden of Colourful Wonders: The Tulip Festival<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/hampton-court-flowers.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                If you&#8217;re looking for a springtime adventure that is above all and will leave you with magical memories. Then we think the Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival is 100% worth it. It&#8217;ll be like stepping into a rainbow!<\/p>\n<p>Imagine oceans of orange, rivers of red, and valleys of violet, with over 100,000 tulip bulbs (give or take) turning Henry VIII&#8217;s famous grounds into a technicolour dreamland. The tulip gardens are a kaleidoscope of colour that is definitely on my list of things to do in April!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the perfect way to celebrate springtime family fun! Explore the grounds with friends or families, snap pictures of the beautiful blooms and show-stopping displays and immerse yourself in 60 acres of pure floral bliss.<\/p>\n<p>But that&#8217;s not all! It&#8217;s time you head to the courtyards where you can discover the Tudor wine fountain, and incredible floating tulip vases and uncover rare and specialist varieties that were inspired by Mary II&#8217;s famous 17th-century collection! It&#8217;s not one to miss.<\/p>\n<p>And let&#8217;s not forget the other fantastic garden tours, floral displays and workshops. Led by the green-fingered gurus who know every secret of the soil, these tours are your chance to get the lowdown on how to turn your garden into a wonderland (or, at least, keep a houseplant alive).<\/p>\n<p>So, let&#8217;s enjoy the spring weather as you admire the stunning displays of vibrant tulips!                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/tulip-festival\/#gs.7i7g3u\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>A Festival for the Future<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tulips.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                What&#8217;s really cool about the Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival is how it&#8217;s planting the seeds for a greener tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>The festival is all about celebrating the beauty of nature while respecting our planet. You&#8217;ll learn heaps about sustainability, biodiversity, and how to make your garden a haven for wildlife (bees and butterflies are sure to be the talk of the town!).                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Family Fun in Full Bloom<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tulip-1200x708.jpg\" alt=\"orange tulips\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                Although, there&#8217;s more to the royal palace than the Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival! You need to explore the Great Hall and the Haunted Gallery and Processional Route to the Magic Garden too!<\/p>\n<p>The Magic Garden is where kids will be wide-eyed with wonder as they explore the fantastical playground where myths come to life, dragons roam (safely, of course), and the plants tell tales. They can also become wildlife explorers as they embark on a bug hunt!                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/whats-on\/the-magic-garden\/#gs.7iaxo4\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6aa3c5eecb378\" class=\"caption-style1  alignleft   thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" title=\"Spring,Flowers,In,Hampton,Court,Garden,,London,,Uk\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-740x491.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1011211903-72x48.jpg 72w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">So, why settle for a standard day out when you can have a royal adventure at the <strong>Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival<\/strong>? It&#8217;s a chance to make memories among the majesty of millions of blooms, learn a little, laugh a lot, and maybe even leave a bit more knowledgeable about our floral friends. See you in the gardens \u2013 where the real magic happens!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Check out all these amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events<\/a>! Surround yourself with all things cute at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/cute-exhibition-in-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cute Exhibition<\/a>, be amazed at LEGO sculptures at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/the-art-of-the-brick-an-exhibition-of-lego-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO<\/a> or think pink with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/barbie-the-exhibition-at-the-design-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbie Exhibition<\/a> this summer!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step into a world of colour at the Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival! 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