Hampton Court Palace

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Hampton Court, East Molesey.
Surrey, KT8 9AU.
Open 10am-4.30pm
0870 758 8080.
www.hrp.org.uk

Adult £13.30, concs £10.80, child £6.65, family £37.

Daily: ROYAL RELATIONS Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived! Join our costumes guides for a dramatic presentation about one of Henry VIII’s wives.

Every Sun until 1 Mar 09. GHOSTS’ TOURS Feel the eerie atmosphere of Henry VIII’s splendid State Apartments, including the infamous Haunted Gallery. £25. 12yrs+. Starts 7pm and lasts 90mns.
Booking essential 0844 842 777.

Every Sunday until 1 Mar 09. KIDS’ GHOST TOURS Creep your way around dark corners and hear stories of kings and queens from long ago. £12.50 and includes a free ghost investigators booklet. 8yrs. 5pm.
Booking essential 0844 482 777.

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7 & 8 March 2009. Tudor Cookery experience real smells and sounds of the Tudor cookery. Experiment with recipes, ingredients and cooking methods to prepare a feast fit for a king.

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20-23 March. Florimania flowers will adorn the palace’s spectacular Tudor route. All mothers will be treated to a free piece of cake at the Tiltyard café.

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From 10 April 2009.

New Exhibition

HENRY VIII: Heads And Hearts 2009 is the 500th anniversary of Henri VIII’s accession to the throne. Celebrations will include: feasting, costumed re-enactements, new exhibitions and concerts in his newly presented Tudor palace.

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From 10 Apr to 3rd August 2009.

New Exhibition

Henry’s women An exhibition about Henri VIII’s wives and his dynastic quest.

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Falconry, fencing and archery. A truly fantastic chance to get involved in the very sports that Henry VIII himself was passionate about.

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England’s finest jousters compete to impress king Henry VIII, strength and bravery.

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The Tudor cooks will be working in the great kitchens to prepare the most magnificent food imaginable!