Hampton Court Castle & Gardens

Description

C15th Castle surrounded by 1000 acres of stunning parkland, pasture and woodlands with the river Lugg running alongside predates Hampton Court Palace by some 80 years.   The land was granted by King Henry IV to Sir Rowland Lenthall at the time of his marriage to Margaret Fitzalan, daughter of the Earl of Arundel, a cousin of the King.   Lenthall built the original quadrangular manor house in 1427, 12 years after his Knighthood at the battle of Agincourt (1415). In 1434 he was granted licence to crenellate the house by King Henry VI.

Take a Castle tour and see the medieval Coningsby Great Hall, original Chapel, stunning Ballroom, library and a selection of the sumptuous bedrooms.

Wander through the award winning gardens or take a stroll alongside the river.

Enjoy a meal or light snack in the Joseph Paxton designed Orangery Restaurant.

Children will have a fabulous day getting lost in the maze, discovering the secret tunnel, getting wet behind the waterfall or climbing around our children’s play area.

The Castle can be hired for weddings, private functions and corporate events.

Some of the great events at Hampton Court Castle in 2012

10 Day Children’s Easter Jamboree                          April 6th to 15th

Medieval Village & Knights Tournee                        May 5th to 7th

Aztec Great Family Activities weekend                    May 26th & 27th

Hampton Court Jubilee Garden Show                     June 2nd to 4th

Mad Hatter Fancy Dress Tea Party                            June 5th

Fiery Jack’s Famous Circus Workshop                     June 8th & 9th

Romeo and Juliet (evening performance)               June 22nd

Horse Show & Gymkhana                                            June 24th

Design for Living Show                                                 July 14th & 15th

Hereford’s Big Band “Olympic” Sound                     July 29th

Sleeping Beauty (evening performance)                    July 31st

Stampede Jousting Show                                             August 26th & 27th

Pride & Prejudice (evening performance)                September 2nd

The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross                                  September 15th & 16th

The 2012 Arkwright Exhibition                                 September 29th & 30th

Halloween Spooky Fun                                                October 26th & 27th

Check out our website for even more events!

Opening Times:

17th/18th & 24th/25th March open 10.30am – 4pm

31st March – 28th October open daily 10.30am to 5pm

Admission Prices

Gardens
Adults:   £6.75
(includes free Garden admission on a second weekday visit exc. Bank Holidays)
Senior Citizens:  £5.75
(includes free Garden admission on a second weekday visit exc. Bank Holidays)
Children 5 – 16 yrs:   £3.25 (under 5 yrs free)
Family ticket:   £17.25 (2 Adults, 3 Children maximum)

Gardens & Castle

Adults:  £10.50
(includes free Garden admission on a second weekday visit exc. Bank Holidays)
Senior Citizens:  £9.00
(includes free Garden admission on a second weekday visit exc. Bank Holidays)
Children 5 – 16 yrs:   £5.00 (under 5 yrs free)
Family ticket:   £26.50 (2 Adults, 3 Children maximum)

Group rates available for groups of 20 or more.

Prices and times may vary on special event days. Please telephone in advance of an event to check details. See below for Special Offer Terms and Conditions.

Castle Tours may not be available if the castle is in use for a private function eg. Wedding. Please call the Ticket Office before visiting 01568 797777.

Information for Dog Owners

Castle, Gardens, Shop, Café and River Walks Due to the risk to fragile interiors, flowers and our on going Environmental Protection Scheme, we regret that a dog cannot accompany you inside the castle, gardens, shop, café or on the river walks unless it is an assistance dog.

Car Park area
Hampton Court allows dogs in its grassland car park areas only as signposted. In welcoming you and your dog, all we ask is that you keep your dog strictly under control on a leash and if your dog fouls you pick up and remove the mess.

Assistance dogs: Dogs assisting visitors with disabilities are welcome inside the castle, gardens, café, shops and on the river walks.

Hampton Court Castle

For enquiries regarding Private Hire, Weddings and Functions please contact 01568 797676 events@hamptoncourt.org.uk weddings@hamptoncourt.org.uk corporate@hamptoncourt.org.uk

For general enquiries please contact 01568 797777 – Season Tickets, Group Bookings office@hamptoncourt.org.uk