Make your way down through Kew Gardens and along the riverside to find Queen Charlotte’s Cottage – a secluded retreat used by Queen Charlotte, her husband George III and their family for resting and ...

Explore over 500 years of history during a signed guided tour of the Tudor palace at Hampton Court. These special tours will be led by John Wilson, a highly acclaimed deaf tour guide who specialises ...

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the ...

The grand staircase (King's staircase) leads to William III's State Apartments. On the wall is 'Victory of Alexander over the Caesars', by Italian artist Antonio Verrio (c.1636-1707). The 12 Caesars ...

The International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery The International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international ...

The Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection is a Designated collection of national and international importance, cared for by Historic Royal Palaces. It contains 10,000 items of historic dress from the 16th ...

Meals were not just about eating. They were a display of the monarch’s power. Exotic foods demonstrated wealth, while seating arrangements reflected the court’s hierarchy. By Henry VIII’s reign, the ...

We are grateful to all of our supporters for joining with us in helping everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.

Learn about the favourite game of Henry VIII at the Royal Tennis Court, where kings and their courtiers once enjoyed this fast-paced, exciting sport. The display in the viewing gallery includes ...

Support from Trusts and Foundations is crucial to Historic Royal Palaces achieving its charitable objective: to stir every spirit and to inspire and provoke change. Generous grant-makers enable us to ...

We have a superb selection of high quality and unusual gifts many of which are exclusive to Historic Royal Palaces. These provide the perfect memento to capture the spirit of your unique event and ...

Delve into specialist themes at Northern Ireland's Royal Residence Delve into specialist themes at Northern Ireland's Royal Residence Do you have a special interest or want to delve deeper into ...