Hampton Court Palace

One of Henry VIII's most enduring passions was for his palace on the Thames. To this day you can still experience the beauty that so enthralled him, as you stroll around six acres of magnificient buildings. Each and every corner will capture your heart.

The King's Apartments

Beneath the Colonnade in Clock Court is the entrance to the King's apartments, lovingly restored to their full glory after the fire of 1986. Here, you'll find the King's Great Bedchamber and his Eating Room as well as the magnificient King's Staircase.

Riverside gardens

Explore the 60 acres of beautiful gardens, then try unravelling our world famous maze.

Henry VIII's state apartments

Up the staircase, beneath Anne Boleyn's Gateway, you'll find the state apartments of Henry VIII, the setting for some of the key events of his life. Here, he learnt of betrayal as well as experiencing the joy of seeing his son baptised. History will never have seemed so vivid.

1  Which king of England lived at Hampton Court?

2  In what year was there a fire?

3  What is the old-fashioned word for bedroom?

4  What is world famous in the gardens?

5  Which of Henry VIII's wives has a gateway named after her?

6  Do you think you would enjoy a visit to Hampton Court? Why (not)?

Michael Vaughan-Rees, Geraldine Sweeney, Picot Cassidy: In Britain; Cornelsen Verlag, 2000, page 111