Hampton Court Palace - fascinating tour

 

Hampton Court Palace, the home of England's most notorious king Henry VIII, has tales of ghosts, executions and Henry's 6 wives!  Perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of central London, Hampton Court has something to please all the family.  There are two palaces to look round, the most famous being that built for King Henry VIII; but a second palace was built for William III and his wife Mary towards the end of the 1600s.  In addition to the two magnificent palaces, there are stunning gardens to look round and a chance to see the complicated game of real tennis in action!   Oh and of course, for the young and young at heart, there's the world famous Maze!
Tours last between 2-3 hours, morning tours start at 10.30, afternoon tours at 14.30.  The meeting place is outside the West Front Gatehouse.  Tour price is for the whole tour and is in addition to the palace entry fee - go to www.hrp.org.uk for pricing details.