Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace ice rink. Get your skates on and glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink this festive season. Daily: 22 November 2024 - 05 January 2025 (excluding Christmas Day) 09:30-20:00. Hampton Court Palace. Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
£1 Tickets for the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
Things to see. The Tower of London is an iconic castle with over a thousand years of history. On your visit, you’ll get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and see the Ravens.. You can climb the White Tower, built in the 1070s for William the Conqueror, and storm the battlements.Learn more about this awe-inspiring site that has been a …
Tickets and prices | Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Both periods are subject to availability, and please note Art Fund Pass holders can only pre-book tickets during exhibitions. Contact us and read our FAQs. Kensington Palace ticket prices. Adult price £20.00. Book tickets online in advance for Kensington Palace.
The Princes in the Tower | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
The Princes, sons of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, were born during the intense turmoil of the Wars of the Roses. On Edward’s death in 1483, his brother the Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) became Lord Protector of Edward’s son and heir, the 12-year-old Edward V. The Duke immediately placed Edward in the Tower of London, closely ...
The King's 'Malady': George III's Mental Illness Explored
Mar 22, 2024 · The most alarming effect of the King’s illness was his periods of mania. At their mildest George experienced a ‘a desire of talking that he was unable to control’. Often, he would talk for hours until he was hoarse and foaming at the mouth. Despite his kind nature, his illness caused the King to exhibit inappropriate and wild behaviour.
John Blanke | Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
A black musician at the Tudor court. John Blanke was a royal trumpeter in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, and remains the only Black Tudor for whom we have an identifiable image. While serving two kings, he bore witness to some of the great moments in England's history and contributed to some of the greatest spectacles of the Tudor age.
How to travel to Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Trains. Hampton Court train station is located a five-minute walk from the palace. National Rail train services run from London Waterloo every 30 minutes, calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, New Maldon, Berrylands, Surbiton, Thames Ditton and Hampton Court. Hampton Court station is in zone 6.
The Orangery at Kensington Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Welcome to The Orangery, the royally-inspired dining experience where history and culinary arts meet. Join us for an indulgent timeless afternoon tea, where you can find Queen Victoria 's famed Victoria sponge, adorned with lashings of cream and jam - the essence of traditional indulgence. Or treat yourself to lunch with a sumptuous selection ...
The Moat in Bloom | Tower of London | Historic Royal Palaces
In summer 2022, to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the moat transformed from a barren, flat lawn into a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinators in the heart of the city. The moat was filled with wildflowers, grown from 20 million seeds. But Superbloom was not just a spectacle for 2022.
Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes | Historic Royal Palaces
Quiz Answers. Guy Fawkes' role in the Gunpowder Plot was gunpowder expert. He would light the fuse. The King at the time of the Gunpowder Plot was James I of England, VI of Scotland. 36 barrels of gunpowder were hidden in the vault under the Houses of Parliament. Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th November each year.