Museum
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A vast museum of world cultures and ancient treasures, with free entry to the main collection.
Palace · United Kingdom · England
Hampton Court Palace
Henry VIII's riverside palace with Tudor kitchens, formal gardens and a famous maze.
Paid entry about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Hampton Court Palace matters
Hampton Court is where Henry VIII's court played out. See the vast Tudor kitchens, the Great Hall and the gardens, then try the hedge maze. It is a half-day trip from central London by train.
Talking points
- Tudor kitchens show how the royal court was fed.
- The hedge maze is a visitor favourite.
- The gardens include a famous grapevine.
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