Palace, gardens, Maze and Magic Garden included
Step into the world of kings, queens and grand royal rooms with Hampton Court Palace tickets. General admission includes the palace, courtyards, gardens, Maze and Magic Garden, giving families a full day out with history, outdoor space and play areas in one visit.
Summer 2026 highlights include Henry VIII’s Joust on 18-19 July, Beano Havoc from 25 July to 23 August, and Historic Cookery on weekends from 25 July to 30 August. These are included with palace admission on official event dates. Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden and Shire horse rides require separate tickets. Looking for more historic family ideas? Browse our
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Trusted by 10,000,000 FamiliesA General Admission ticket gives you entry to all open public areas of Hampton Court Palace, along with the gardens, courtyards, Maze and Magic Garden. It's a flexible ticket that works well if you want to spend a few hours here or make a full day of it.
Hampton Court Palace works well for mixed-age family groups. Adults can take in the history, interiors and royal stories, while younger visitors have outdoor space, the Maze and the Magic Garden to break up the day.
The palace interiors give you the big-name history, but the outdoor areas are what make this easier with children. You can pace the visit, stop for food, and give little ones room to move around rather than trying to do the whole day indoors.
Your ticket covers the public palace rooms, including major Tudor spaces and later royal apartments. It's a practical way to experience one of the country's best-known historic sites without needing a separate indoor and outdoor ticket.
The gardens, courtyards and Maze are all included, so there's plenty beyond the palace interiors. That extra space makes the day easier with children, especially if you want time outdoors between the historic sections.
The Magic Garden is included in general admission and is one of the main reasons families choose Hampton Court Palace. Children must be supervised at all times, and older teens aged 16 to 17 can only enter when accompanying a child and an adult.
Opening times vary by date. In the current summer schedule, Hampton Court Palace and Gardens are generally open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30, with last admission at 16:30. During school holidays, the palace may open daily. Always check your selected visit date before travelling.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU, England
Tel: 08444827777
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Last updated: 08:51 17/07/2026
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General admission includes entry to all open public areas of Hampton Court Palace, the gardens, courtyards, Maze and Magic Garden. Food, parking, shop purchases and separately ticketed extras are not included.
