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Tower of Hampton Banqueting Hillsborough Court House Palace Palace At your Ticketing service options Historic Royal has a Sales How to use Historic Royal Royal Pass Agency Voucher One ticket to over 900 years Scheme Team to assist group organisers in this guide Palaces have of royal history We have designed a helpful key This trade only, flexible combination Our Agency Voucher Scheme planning visits to the palaces as well to assist in the planning of your developed group ticket offers unbeatable value and allows approved travel industry group visit and to ensure your is available in 4 versions giving you companies to submit a voucher for customers have a fun packed choice and flexibility. 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Website Advance tickets Visit the dedicated group Group tickets can be purchased in Added value planning pages on the advance through our contact Group discounts apply to parties of Historic Royal Palaces centre 0844 482 7770 or 15 or more (20 or more at site www.hrp.org.uk +44 20 3166 6000 from overseas, Hillsborough Castle) and regular for the latest information [email protected]. interpretation events are included and help in planning Payment can be made by all major in general admission. your itineraries and credit cards and tickets can be group visits. mailed or held for collection on the Money saving catering vouchers day of visit. Orders of undated and group menus available in tickets can also be made, the palace cafes. minimum order being 15 tickets. Admission voucher scheme and account facilities for coach and tour operators upon application. Historic Royal Palaces is the Treat your groups independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court to stories and Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, secrets of drama the Royal Kitchens at Kew, and devotion within Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, and Hillsborough Castle. We are pleased some of the greatest and proud to welcome group visitors and help them explore the stories of the palaces ever built. monarchs and people who have shaped society in some of the greatest palaces ever built. This Group Visits Guide is Explore over 900 designed to give group organisers years of royal inspiration for excursions and days out and to make the process as seamless as history and follow possible. With so much to uncover at so many attractions your only problem is in the footsteps which to choose first! of the great, good, devious and dastardly, taking home memories of a great day out and a desire to return again and again. Contents Year planner 02 Tower of London 04 Hampton Court Palace 10 Banqueting House 16 Kensington Palace 20 Kew Palace 26 Hillsborough Castle 30 Tudors on Tour 34 Get social with us 36 Key Tower of London Kensington Hampton Court Palace Palace Kew Palace Banqueting Hillsborough Year Planner House Castle Spring Summer Autumn Winter Fortress Walk • White Tower • • Line of Kings • Medieval Palace • Bloody Tower • Royal Beasts • • • • Coins of Kings – The Open all year round History where it happened Fortress New Raven Cages Easter 3-7 April 2015 July-August 2015 February 2015 Medieval Christmas December 2015 Spanish Christmas December 2015

Henry VIII’s Apartments • Henry VIII’s Kitchen • Young Henry VIII’s Story • Mantegna’s Triumphs of Caesar • Chocolate Kitchen • Cumberland Art Gallery • • William III and Mary II State Apartments • The Maze Open all year round Florimania – Mother’s Hampton Court Festival Georgian Kitchen Garden Ice rink day events, 5-22 June 2015 Harvest time – September Mid November – early 13-15 March 2015 January 2016 RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 30 June – 05 July 2015 BBC Good Food Festival 29-31 August 2015 Hampton Court 500 – Encounter the past Tudor Christmas Festivities Easter 3-7 April 2015 Magic Garden – New 27 December – 1 January 2016 Time Explorer Family Festival opens late Summer 2015 23-25 May 2015

Renovations happening to the exterior all year – open as usual • Rubens ceiling paintings Open all year round

Fashion Rules • Victoria Revealed • Kings State Apartments • Queens State Apartments Open all year round

Christmas Festivities December 2015

Kew Gardens – Open all year round Palace and gardens open – April – September Royals Kitchens open – April – September Queen Charlotte’s Cottage open Weekends over the summer

Hillsborough Castle and gardens open – April – September 2015 Hillsborough Faces - Exhibition – April - September 2015 04 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 05

Meet the Warders with nearly 1000 years of intriguing tales to tell. Discover the fabulous finery, Jewels in the ; an unrivalled collection of royal arms and armour, the Line of Kings within the White Tower’s immense walls; tip-toe through the What’s new king’s bedchamber in the Medieval Palace, and in 2015? encounter , baboons, an elephant and polar bear, New home for the Royal Beasts making up the royal . the Ravens With animation, film and Stand on where famous heads have graphic art depicting the rolled, this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site history, myths and legends of the famous Tower ravens, holds 10 centuries of surprising stories! learn about the daily life of these legendary birds.

Fortress Wall Walk Extended Tower of Groups can scale a new section of the , showcasing stunning views of modern London. Exhibitions along the way feature surprising London stories including the Tower’s menagerie, and the Duke of Wellington, famed of the Tower. Plan your visit... Booking You do not have to book in advance when planning a group visit to the Tower of London, you can simply arrive and pay on the day. If you would prefer to book prior to your visit please call 0844 482 7770 (+44 20 3166 6000 from overseas) or email booking. [email protected]

Access guide P The Tower of London welcomes all visitors and tries to ensure that everyone’s visit Top tips Recommended is successful and enjoyable. Get ahead of the crowd! A morning visit time Registered disabled visitors visit avoids the crowds in peak are charged the relevant ticket We suggest at least 3 hours price and carers are admitted Perkin Reveller summer months. White Tower including Line of Kings free of charge. Wheelchair Pre-booked groups can witness 40 minutes access is extremely limited; the Tower has cobbled the Opening Ceremony from Crown Jewels 40 minutes Royal Beasts 20 minutes pavements and uneven 08.45 Tues- Sat, see the military Medieval Palace 20 minutes surfaces. Care should be guard opening the Tower for the Bloody Tower 15 minutes taken and appropriate Key Toilets – Gentleman day’s visitors. Coins and Kings 20 minutes footwear worn. Sign language Catering facility Toilets – Ladies Yeoman Warder tour 45 minutes tours are available, and guide Shops Toilets – Disabled The Ceremony of The Word takes dogs are admitted. Coach Parks Overground train line Bureau de change Underground train line place outside the Waterloo Block Opening times  daily at 14.45. See the inspection of Summer Coach parking the military guard and collection of 01 March to 31 October A 24 hour coach park with Admission prices Tuesday to Saturday 16 bays is located in Lower the secret word of the day. 01 March 2015 - 29 February 2016 09.00 – 18.00 Thames Street. Coaches can Save time in your itinerary by pre- Sunday and Monday set-down or pick-up Individual Group booking Meal Deal catering vouchers. 10.00 to 18.00 passengers free of charge Adult £22 £19.80 Last admission 17.00 providing they remain no Package your group visits with guide longer than 15 minutes. Concessions £17 £15.30 books and take advantage of bulk Winter Summer time charges are 01 November to 29 February Child £10 £9 buying in advance. £10 per first hour and £6 per Tuesday to Saturday subsequent hour, winter is Family £55.10 N/A 09.00 – 17.00 £6 per hour. Overnight parking Sunday and Monday between 17.00 and 09.00 is 10.00 to 17.00 £20. Contact Apoca parking Last admission 16.00 0870 241 7492 (Prices correct Closed 24, 25, 26 December at time of going to press) and 01 January 06 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 07 Must see attractions

White Tower Coins and Kings – Royal Beasts, Bloody Tower The Ravens Fortress The White Tower is an enduring the Royal Mint The story of London’s first One of the Towers most famous One of the most famous sights Enjoy great views over icon of the London skyline, Menagerie is told in the Brick inmates, Sir was at the Tower, legend has it that surrounding London from the The history of English coin albeit nowadays dwarfed by, Tower and bought to life held prisoner here. The Bloody if they ever leave the Tower, the North Walk Wall open to making at the Tower, including and in contrast to the modern throughout the Fortress with Tower is also the place where kingdom will fall! The birds all visitors for the first time, Sir Isaac Newton’s efforts to rid city. This striking historic life-size sculptures of lions, the two Princes, nephews of have names and very different allowing groups to walk around London of counterfeiters when building dating back to 1075 baboons, an elephant and Richard III were last seen in 1483. characters, find out who’s who more of the Tower’s he was , today houses the Line of Kings, polar bear. next to their lodgings on the battlements than ever before. and Edward I’s harsh displaying royal armour, South Lawn. Along the route enjoy punishments for life-sized wooden horses exhibitions about the Towers people who and figures of kings Medieval Palace past, including the royal tampered with throughout the centuries. menagerie, and the Duke of his coins. Once a surprisingly Crown Jewels comfortable royal home here Wellington, of London. The breath-taking world you will enter the rooms of famous collection of Edward I and discover life in the fabulous finery and regalia – opulence and colour of a Yeoman Warders discover gloriously ornate medieval royal residence. Yeoman Warders better known intricately made Crown as the Beefeaters, entertain the Jewels and learn how they thousands of visitors that come have inspired acts of greed, to the Tower throughout violence and even spawned the year with their stories of evil curses. guided tours and immense Key knowledge of this exhibition ancient palace 2015 and fortress.

Timeline for 1191 1252 1279 After defeating the English in Prince John attacks the Tower A ‘white bear’ (probably polar) The Medieval Palace is built by The Royal Mint is established the Tower 1066 at the , while King Richard the Lionheart joins the Tower’s menagerie, a gift Henry III and Edward I. While the here. The groat of King Edward I begins is on crusade. Richard returns in from the King of Norway. Medieval king is in residence, his medieval is the first type of coin struck a massive stone tower at the 1194 and regains control. kings exchanged rare and strange hall operates much like a never- at the Tower. centre of his London fortress. animals as diplomatic gifts. ending party. 08 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 09

Catering deals Retail therapy Meal deals at New Make time in your group’s Armouries Café excursion for a visit to at least one of the Towers’ shops to A voucher scheme for choose gifts and souvenirs to groups of 15 or more, take home. providing four great meal deal options, you can select The Tower has 5 gift shops the one that best suits your each with their own focus itinerary and ensure that inspired by their location. your group can sit back These include the Jewel and relax. House Shop selling exquisite Option 1 – Morning tea or coffee jewellery inspired by the Served before 11.00hrs including a Crown Jewels, and the freshly baked muffin or pastry. Ravens shop where you can Opening Group Welcome Evening Private viewing of £4.50 per person turn your little ones into Ceremony Talks Tours the Crown Jewels Option 2 – Light lunch princesses and knights. Homemade soup and rustic bread Arrive at 08.45hrs to be Book a 15 minute welcome talk Experience the Tower in a Available in the morning from or freshly made sandwich with Our guide-books are the greeted by a Yeoman Warder for your group. A choice of a different light. Meet your 08.15hrs experience the crisps and a piece of fresh fruit, both most popular purchase for and invited inside the Tower Yeoman Warder or Coins & Yeoman Warder at 20.30hrs stunning regalia away from the with a choice of non-alcoholic drink, groups. Lavishly illustrated, restrictions apply at peak times. just before public opening to Kings warden to meet your for an hour long tour around crowds. Price based on a £9.50 per person the Tower guide-book witness the Military Guard group and delight them with the Fortress before minimum 15 people, from £75 features in depth articles and escort the Chief Yeoman tales of the Tower or the Royal experiencing the ancient per person plus VAT, maximum Option 3 – Hot lunch stories from our Curators Classic fish & chips or roast of Warder along Water Lane to Mint at the Tower. From £50 Ceremony of the Keys. The 150. Why not take refreshments the day served with a choice of and guest contributors. open the gates for all the plus VAT per group, availability cost is £30 per person plus VAT in the Perkin Reveller following non-alcoholic drink, restrictions Additionally the Crown visitors waiting outside! varies season to season. for a minimum of 20, maximum your private visit. apply at peak times. Jewels guide-book brings Available Tuesday – Saturday, 50 people. £14.50 per person the sparkling collection into no additional charge. Option 4 – Traditional Cream Tea sharp focus revealing the

Audio Guides A delicious homemade scone with legends of the working Audio guides are available in strawberry jam and clotted cream regalia. Guide-books start at with a slice of homemade cake English, French, German, and your choice of tea or coffee, £4.99, contact our Retail Italian, Spanish, Dutch, restrictions apply at peak times. Team on [email protected] to Portuguese, Japanese, £7.50 per person discuss delivery and discount Guided tours Korean, Mandarin and Russian. Contact details rates for bulk purchases. Groups can pre-order guides Tower of London Don’t forget our full range for collection from the Groups +44 (0) 20 3166 6002 of retail gifts and souvenirs [email protected] Entrance for 15 or more visitors can be purchased online at and days out ideas at a discounted price of £3 per historicroyalpalaces.com person. Guides can be booked Give your groups an even more memorable visit online at www.hrp.org.uk or by booking a guided tour or private visit contact towergroups@ acoustiguide.co.uk

1455-85 1649 1845 Rivals fight for control of . King Henry VIII breaks with Rome and Parliamentarians are victorious in The Duke of Wellington – Tower The Tower is a site of celebration for establishes the Church of England. the bloody Civil War and execute Constable and hero of the Battle of victors – King Henry VII holds feasts The Tower’s population of religious Charles I. They organise a sale of Waterloo – reinvigorates the Tower. He and tournaments here. and political prisoners swells. the King’s possessions and melt drains the , getting rid of its stench down the Crown Jewels. by making it a dry ditch. 10 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 11

What’s new in 2015? Hampton Court Palace 500 To celebrate the 500th birthday of a building that has been at the heart of the nation’s history and the seat of some of our most influential figures including Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII, and William III and Mary II, Hampton Court will be revealing the complex, thrilling and often surprising stories Hampton Court is an awe-inspiring of the palace and its people and flamboyant showcase for kingship. through a range of immersive group events, live interpretation, It’s vast and never ending vistas, commissions and artist courtyards, gardens and parkland, along residencies. with its magnificent State Apartments, The Magic Garden rivalling the great palaces of Europe, New for summer 2015, this are designed to impress. outdoor mystical Tudor inspired family garden will allow children and families to explore their Hampton sense of adventure! Court Palace Plan your visit... Booking You do not have to book in

advance when planning a group visit to Hampton Court Palace, and you can simply arrive and pay on the day. If you would prefer to book prior to your visit please call 0844 482 7770 (+44 20 3166 6000 from overseas) or email booking. [email protected] Access guide Hampton Court Palace

welcomes all visitors and Tiltyard Cafe Top tips Recommended tries to ensure that Georgian Kitchen Garden Enhance your group visit by booking visit time everyone’s visit is successful a Palace Accredited Guide for a tour and enjoyable. Most of the We suggest at least 4 hours routes within the palace are of the palace and gardens. Henry VIII’s Apartments 40 minutes accessible to visitors unable Coach parking is free on Hampton Henry VIII’s Kitchens 40 minutes to climb stairs and there is a lift to take visitors to the Court Green, a 15 minute walk from Young Henry VIII’s Story 30 minutes Mantegna’s Triumphs of Caesar 20 minutes State Apartments on the first the main entrance of the palace. William III’s Apartments 40 minutes floor. Please ask a warder for Key Toilets – Gentleman Coach parking is also available at Queen’s State Apartments 30 minutes assistance. Registered Catering facility Toilets – Ladies Chocolate Kitchen 15 minutes disabled visitors are charged Shops Toilets – Disabled Hampton Court Station for a charge. Cumberland Art Gallery 20 minutes the relevant ticket price and Coach Parks Overground train line Your ‘Day at Court’ leaflet to ensure The Gardens 1 hour carers are admitted free of The Maze It depends...... charge. Care should be taken, Admission prices your group doesn’t miss a thing as some courtyards have during their day-out is available in Opening times cobbled pavements and 01 March 2015 to 31 October 2015 advance by emailing appropriate footwear should Individual Group Summer [email protected] be worn. Sign language tours Adult £17.50 £15.75 Mid-March to mid-October are available, and guide dogs Hampton Court Station is in zone 6 Daily 10.00 – 18.00 are admitted. Concessions £14.50 £13.05 and can be accessed using a Transport Last admission 17.00 Child £8.75 £7.88 for London Oyster card – see Winter Coach parking Family £43.80 N/A www.tfl.gov.uk for more information. Mid October to mid-March Coach parking is available Daily 10.00 – 16.30 free of charge for 8 coaches 01 November 2015 to 29 February 2016 Last admission 15.30 on Hampton Court Green or Individual Group Closed 24, 25, 26 December at a cost of £15 per day at Adult £16.50 £14.85 the coach park next to Hampton Court Railway Concessions £14.00 £12.60 Station. (Prices correct at Child £8.25 £7.43 time of going to press) Family £42.50 N/A 12 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 13 Must see attractions Key Henry VIII’s Mantegna’s King William III Attraction Georgian Magic 2015 Apartments Triumphs of Caesar State Apartments Garden Kitchen Garden Walk in the footsteps of Bought to England by King A grand and lavishly laid out See how the fruit, flowers and The new Magic Garden England’s most famous King Charles I these spectacular collection of state apartments vegetables were planted, opens summer 2015. A and his six wives. Lavishly frescoes have been at Hampton built by the new monarchs. tended and harvested for the self-contained family presented the apartments Court Palace since 1630. Walk through the rooms of this kings table in the 18th century focused walled area with include Henry’s , the elegant part of the palace and in this enormous garden, full of every feature designed to be Great Watching Chamber, the imagine the beautifully dressed produce. Newly opened in climbed upon, including a Council Chamber and the courtiers revelling in the politics Summer 2014 this garden jousting arena, five tiltyard processional route, allegedly and gossip of court life. demonstrates the vast array of Cumberland towers and a fire breathing haunted by , fruit and vegetables enjoyed by dragon. With a focus to Henry’s fifth wife. Art Gallery the at the palace. Formerly an engage children and families in history, this amazing, Henry VIII’s apartment Chocolate belonging to the larger than life outdoor Kitchens. Kitchen attraction is a perfect The Maze A feast for the senses, feel the the new ‘art’ rooms Discover this new found addition for groups with Commissioned around 1700 by heat of the roaring log fire, of the palace are the home to delicacy and find out how the children! William III, this large and smell the aromas of the Tudor masterpieces from the Royal Georgians enjoyed it. complex maze is one of the dishes and see the preparations Collection. Groups can discover oldest surviving hedge mazes in for a banquet fit for the King. the stories behind the artworks the country and covers a third so avidly collected by the 17th of an acre – make sure your and 18th century monarchs. groups have their wits about them if they choose to brave it! Young Henry VIII’s Story Meet the pin-up prince - explore the relationship between Henry and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon and Cardinal Wolsey with some of the most spectacular Tudor paintings from the .

Timeline for 1516 1530s 1546 1562 Thomas Wolsey (the future Henry VIII makes Hampton The last of Henry VIII’s great Under Elizabeth I, the Hampton Court Cardinal) entertains Henry VIII Court a sporting playground. ‘revellynges’: six days of palace remains a centre for and his Queen, Katherine of A tiltyard is built and jousts banquets, hunting, masques diplomatic meetings. The Aragon for dinner at the palace. and grand tournaments are and celebration follow the Treaty of Hampton Court is held where the King ratification of a peace deal agreed, lending support to the distinguishes himself. with French ambassadors. Huguenot cause in France. 14 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 15

Catering deals Meal deals at Tiltyard Café A voucher scheme for groups of 15 or more, providing four great meal deal options, you can select the one that best suits your itinerary and ensure that your group can sit back and relax. Option 1 – Morning tea or coffee Served before 11.00hrs including a freshly baked muffin or pastry. £4.50 per person Option 2 – Light lunch Homemade soup and rustic bread or freshly made sandwich with crisps and a piece of fresh fruit, both with a choice of non-alcoholic drink, restrictions apply Palace accredited Morning Ghost Tours at peak times. £9.50 per person Retail therapy Spook your group on Fridays Option 3 – Hot lunch Make time in your group’s excursion for a visit Tour Guides Courtyard Tours Classic fish & chips or roast of the day served with a and Sundays from November to at least one of Hampton Courts’ shops to Our team of accredited tour From 09.30hrs your group choice of non-alcoholic drink, restrictions apply at – March, £27.50 per person or choose gifts and souvenirs to take home. guides can enhance your group gets an early preview to peak times. £14.50 per person for private groups on request visit providing introductory or the waking palace on a tour Option 4 – Traditional Cream Tea With 4 shops that cater for your groups £1200 plus VAT, maximum in-depth tours of the palace with our Warders through A delicious homemade scone with strawberry jam and interests, whether it be gardening inspiration, 35 people. clotted cream with a slice of homemade cake and your and gardens. Tours can be lead the Courtyards. Compare choice of tea or coffee, restrictions apply at peak times. cookery or Henry VIII himself, Hampton Court in costume and can be booked the Tudor and Baroque £7.50 per person has a great selection of palace inspired for an hour and a half starting architecture and marvel at Audio guides souvenirs. at £132 per group. the grand King’s and Queen’s Available free of charge in The Snug Our guide-books are the most popular staircases. £100 per group English, French, German, Situated within the Tiltyard Cafe, the Snug is a purchase for groups. Lavishly illustrated, plus admission. Italian, Spanish, Dutch, cosy private area perfect for groups of up to Hampton Court Palace guide-book features in Japanese, Russian and Korean, 40 people to enjoy a light lunch, morning depth articles and stories from our Curators audio guides can be collected coffee or afternoon tea. and guest contributors. Guide-books start at from the Information Centre in Our caterers Ampersand will be happy to £4.99, contact our Retail Team on Base Court. discuss your group’s requirements, contact [email protected] to discuss delivery and bulk them directly for further details. order discount rates. Don’t forget our full Guided tours range of retail gifts and souvenirs can be purchased online at historicroyalpalaces.com

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1603 1604 1606 Early 1700s 2005 2012 William Shakespeare and his James I calls the Hampton Court The King of Denmark – James I’s Queen Anne meets with her Privy Tony Blair hosts a heads of government Champion cyclist Bradley Wiggins company ‘The King’s Men’ Conference, which commissions brother-in-law – is entertained Council in the Cartoon Gallery during conference in the palace’s Great Hall. is presented with the gold medal for perform plays in the Great Hall the King James Bible. at the palace. The royals enjoy the early part of her reign. winning the men’s time trial event as for King James I. theatre, dining and, given the Dane’s Hampton Court Palace serves as a 2012 reputation, plenty of drinking. London Olympic Games venue. 16 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 17

Daily opening This gem of an attraction located in the heart of London is open 7 days a week to visitors. We guarantee opening hours between 10.00 – 13.00hrs daily and we are open in the afternoons too when there are no evening events booked.

This revolutionary building was created for court entertainments, so imagine yourself as part of the dazzling company of courtiers who attended the exuberant court masques and danced and drank beneath the magnificent Rubens-painted ceiling. But spare a thought for Charles I, who in 1649 was beheaded outside on a scaffold to the ‘dismal, universal groan’ of the crowd; these glorious paintings were one of his last sights on earth….. Banqueting House Plan your visit... Booking To book a timed entry slot for your group call 0844 482 7770 (+44 20 3166 6000 from overseas) or email booking. [email protected] Access guide The Main Hall of the Banqueting House is accessible via a lift in an adjoining property, Monday - Friday only – please enquire in advance of your visit to ensure

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W Registered disabled visitors Churchill are charged the relevant ticket price and carers are admitted free of charge. Guide dogs are admitted. Coach parking Top tips Recommended There are metered coach Key Toilets – Gentleman Ensure to pre-book your group entry visit time bays along the Victoria Catering facility Toilets – Ladies Embankment. Coaches may Shops Toilets – Disabled time slot, so as not to be disappointed We suggest 1 hour set-down and pick-up Coach Parks Overground train line by an afternoon closure. groups in , if the Bureau de change Underground train line Request a Hidden History talk or tour Opening times coach registration numbers on booking to get the most value for Year round and drivers names are Admission prices Daily 10.00 - 13.00hrs, last admission 12.30hrs notified to the palace 24 your groups visit. (open until 17.00hrs when no evening hours in advance of the visit. 01 March 2015 - 29 February 2016 Being a short visit, the Banqueting events scheduled) Individual Group House is ideal to package with other Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 01 January Adult £6 £5.40 nearby attractions such as the Check afternoon opening at Concessions £5 £4.50 Household Cavalry , just www.hrp.org.uk/BanquetingHouse/ Child Free Free across the road, the planyourvisit/openingtimes or National Portrait Gallery at , and why not take a break in the Café in the Crypt at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

This image overleaf is an artist’s impression of the scaffolding which will wrap the Banqueting House for the majority of 2015, displaying the famed Rubens ceiling. 18 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 19 Must see attractions Guided tours and days out ideas Rubens ceiling Give your groups an even more memorable paintings visit by booking a guided tour Marvel at the skill and craftsmanship of the magnificent Rubens ceiling paintings, commissioned by Charles I in 1629 to celebrate the glorification of his father James I. These are the only Rubens paintings to remain in their original location and were unveiled at the Banqueting House in 1635. Audio Guides Retail therapy Discover the incredible history Situated at the main Admire the of Whitehall Palace with our entrance, the Banqueting free audio guides available in House shop offers a small architecture The story of English, German, French, selection of gifts, guide-books Admire the magnificent Whitehall Palace Italian, Spanish, Russian and and postcards. architecture of the Banqueting Japanese. Call or email in Explore the full story of Our guide-books are the House which was built and advance to reserve guides Whitehall Palace, once the most popular purchase for designed by the renowned 17th for your group. Sovereign’s main residence and groups. Lavishly illustrated, century architect, Inigo Jones. the largest palace in Europe Banqueting House guide-book Welcome tours features in depth articles and told by DVD presentation in the . A range of Hidden History stories from our Curators and talks and short guided tours guest contributors. Guide- for groups to book in advance books start at £4.99, free of charge bring to life this contact our Retail Team on extraordinary building. [email protected] to discuss delivery and bulk order Catering discount rates. Whilst there are no on-site Don’t forget our full catering facilities at the range of retail gifts and Banqueting House, close souvenirs can be by there are numerous purchased online at restaurants, cafes and bars. historicroyalpalaces.com Portrait of Inigo Jones

Timeline for 1581 1622 1649 1689 1796 Queen Elizabeth I hosts A stunning new banqueting house is A defiant and dignified King King William III and Queen George III, Queen Charlotte and five Banqueting entertainments at Whitehall Palace completed, giving King James I a spectacular Charles I, found guilty of trea- Mary II accept the here in of their daughters attend a Handel connected with her marriage setting for hosting elaborate court masques. son, is executed on a scaffold the presence of the assembled Commemoration Festival. Charitable House negotiations. She creates a temporary He hosts numerous performances, each outside the Banqueting House Lords and Commons. concerts are a constant feature here banqueting house on this site. more extravagant than the last. before thousands of onlookers. into the 19th century. 20 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 21

A palace of secret stories and public lives, Kensington Palace, situated in beautiful parkland in the centre Kensington of London was designed as a royal residence for William III & Mary II by Sir . More recently it has been the to Princess Margaret, Diana Princess of Wales, and Palace is currently home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The recently renovated visitor routes reveal the surprising stories of many of the palace’s inhabitants over the centuries.

Extended throughout 2015 Fashion Rules The highly popular exhibition of royal dress from the 1950s to 1980s has been extended to December 2015 /January 2016. The exhibition features dress from the wardrobes of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Diana Princess of Wales with additional music and film from the decades. Plan your visit... Booking Call 0844 482 7770 (+44 20 3166 6000 from overseas) or email booking. [email protected] Access guide Kensington Palace welcomes all visitors and tries to ensure that everyone’s visit is successful and enjoyable. Registered disabled visitors are charged the relevant ticket price and carers are admitted free of charge. Sign language tours and available, and guide Top tips Recommended dogs are admitted. The palace Ensure you pre-book your group’s visit time is fully wheelchair accessible. entrance time slot – you will be We suggest 2 hours Coach parking welcomed by one of our Palace Victoria Revealed 40 minutes Explainers. There is a coach park north of Kings State Apartments 30 minutes the palace on Bayswater Kensington Palace is a 10-15 minute Queens State Apartments 20 minutes Road. Open 24 hours, it has Fashion Rules 20 minutes walk from the coach park on Bayswater capacity for 20 coaches and Palace Gardens 30 minutes costs £30 for up to 12 hours, Road – allow enough time for your 12-24 hours £40, £10 fee if Key group to arrive on time at the groups Toilets – Gentleman Opening times booking in advance. Pay and Catering facility Toilets – Ladies entrance. Summer display, or pay by phone. Shops Toilets – Disabled 01 March to 31 October Contact Euro Carparks Coach Parks Underground train line Make use of our groups entrance space 10.00 – 18.00hrs, last admission 17.00hrs 020 7563 3000. Please allow Bureau de change - here you can rest awhile after strolling 10-15 minutes for groups to through the gardens to the palace. Winter walk through Kensington 01 November to 29 February Gardens to the palace Admission prices Avoid the crowds and book a 10.00 – 17.00hrs, last admission 16.00hrs entrance. For coaches 01 March 2015 to 31 October 2015 morning group tour – for up to 30 Closed 24, 25, 26 December with less able passengers, Individual Group people, available to book at 09.00hrs please contact Adult £15.90 £14.31 each morning. Tours last an hour groupsandtraveltrade@hrp. org.uk for closer drop-off Concessions £12.80 £11.52 and cost of £30 per person including arrangements. Child Free Free palace admission. Offer your group Morning Tea in the 01 November 2015 to 29 February 2016 gorgeous , the finest venue to Individual Group sip your chosen brew along with an Adult £15 £13.50 orange scented scone, the perfect way Concessions £12.40 £11.16 to start you day. Child Free Free 22 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 23 Must see attractions

Key Kings State Victoria exhibition Queens State Palace 2015 Apartments Revealed Apartments Gardens Climb the magnificent King’s Explore the story of the Explore these small intimate The beautifully transformed Staircase where Georgian woman behind the Crown, rooms where the great tale gardens reconnect the courtiers peer down on you, in the rooms where Queen of the Stuart dynasty reaches building with the landscape of marvel at the impressively Victoria grew up. Discover its tragic conclusion. providing decorated rooms and discover through her own words her new picturesque walks and the fashionable world of the lonely childhood at the fantastic vistas. Our garden curious court of George II and palace, her deep love for history tours are also available Queen Caroline. Albert and the dreadful for pre-booked groups. impact of his sudden death.

Fashion Rules A visually stimulating exhibition looking at royal style from the 1950s to 1980s focusing on the wardrobes of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Diana Princess of Wales and incorporating contemporary photography, film and music.

Timeline for 1689 1691-1694 1727 1819 King William III and Queen Mary II William and Mary oversee an era George II and Queen Caroline The future is Kensington buy Nottingham House, the modest of magnificent balls and social make the palace their home. baptised in the Cupola Room courtier’s home on the edge events, at least 14 in this period. The palace enters its heyday surrounded by the royal family. Palace of town that will become as a setting for ceremony and Kensington Palace. entertainment. 24 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 25

Catering deals Retail therapy Meal deals at Queen Anne’s Make time in your group’s Orangery excursion for a visit to the Kensington Palace shop to The elegant Orangery is one Morning Tours Garden History Eerie Tours choose gifts and souvenirs to of London’s most popular Join one of our Palace Tours For the darker and more take home. Explainers an hour before the chilling stories we can’t tell destinations for lunch and Led by our enthusiastic and palace opens at 09.00hrs for a during the day, book an Eerie afternoon tea, and a historic Kensington Palace has a gift highly trained volunteers, the guided tour prior to discovering Evening tour. Guided through and sophisticated venue. It is shop offering beautiful garden history tours explore more of the palace upon the palace, explore the stories therefore essential to pre- souvenirs and books full of how Kensington Palace’s opening at 10.00hrs. £30 per of ghosts, illness, death and arrange any group royal and historic delights. gardens would have looked in requirements with our person, no minimum numbers, misfortune of the kings, queens Our guide-books are the the 17th and 18th centuries. caterers Ampersand. maximum 30 per tour. and other characters in this most popular purchase for Available at no additional cost Booking restrictions apply in intriguing palace. Available groups. Lavishly illustrated, to palace admission they must peak seasons, July-August on Fridays in October, Kensington Palace guide- be pre-arranged for groups. and Easter holidays. November, January and book features in depth February at £28 per person, Option 1 – Morning Cream Tea articles and stories from maximum 25 people. Before 12:00hrs our Curators and guest Orange scented and currant scones served with Cornish clotted cream contributors. Guide-books and English strawberry jam. Served start at £4.99, contact our with a range of loose leaf teas and Retail Team on shop@hrp. tisanes or coffee. org.uk to discuss delivery £6 per person Guided tours and bulk order discount Option 2 – Afternoon Tea rates. Don’t forget our full An assortment of sandwiches, an orange scented scone served with range of retail gifts and Cornish clotted cream and English souvenirs can be and days out ideas strawberry jam and two afternoon purchased online at tea pastries. Served with a range of historicroyalpalaces.com Give your groups an even more memorable visit loose leaf teas and tisanes or coffee. £14.95 per person by booking a guided tour or private visit Option 3 – Lunch One course lunch from £12.95 Menus for 2 or 3 course lunches are available on request. From £13.95 per person

1837 1899 1960s 2013 Contact details Princess Victoria receives news her Queen Victoria celebrates her 80th Princess Margaret and husband Lord The Duke and Duchess of Kensington Palace uncle William IV has died and she is birthday by throwing open the State Snowden move into the palace. Darlings Cambridge take up residence in +44 (0) 3166 6112 now Queen. She holds her first Privy Apartments to the public. of ‘Swinging London’, the couple entertain the private apartments following [email protected] Council in the Red Saloon. famous friends such as Peter Sellers, Britt their marriage in 2011. Ekland, Noel Coward and John Betjeman. 26 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 27

This intimate palace brings to life the joys and sorrows Explore the of George III and his family in detail, from his children’s world’s most lives to his own hardships. Fascinating personal artefacts and art works adorn the authentically famous garden Kew Gardens offers in one re-created Georgian rooms in which the stories unfold. internationally famous location Wander through the eerie upper floor, left untouched the opportunity to see the world’s botanical wonders - for centuries and discover the eating habits of the Travel through ten climatic royal household in the Royal Kitchens. zones in the Princess of Wales Conservatory, be amazed by giant lily pads in the Waterlilly House, delve into a rainforest, stroll a soaring walkway amidst the tree canopies and see Kew the first galleries in the world dedicated solely to botanical art.

Admission to Kew Gardens now also includes admission to Kew Palace and the Royal Kitchens Palace during the summer months – a super value group day out! Plan your visit... Access guide A lift is available in Kew Palace and toilet facilities are located nearby. Manual wheelchairs are available for use within the palace. Wheelchairs are provided on a first come, first served basis. ELIZABETH GATE There is limited disabled parking on Kew Green near the main gate and at Brentford Gate car park. Electric wheelchairs may be pre booked on a first come first served basis. Assistance dogs are allowed.

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Group bookings KEW To pre-book your joint visit to Kew Gardens and Kew Palace and Top tips Recommended visit time Royal Kitchens contact [email protected] or call 4 hours LONDON OVERGROUND Pre-book your group admission +44 (0) 20 8332 5648 time slot for Kew Palace when Palace 1 hour Key Toilets – Gentleman booking Kew Gardens as the Royal kitchens 40 mins Coach parking Catering facility Toilets – Ladies Queen Charlotte’s cottage 30 mins Shops Toilets – Disabled palace can get very busy. Groups can drop off and (summer weekends only) Coach Parks Overground train line pick up at the Elizabeth For a personally guided tour of the Kew Gardens 2 hours Underground train line Gate at Kew Green. Coach palace, book one of our costumed parking is free of charge on palace experts for £4 per person. Opening times Kew Road after 10.00hrs. Admission prices Kew Palace 01 March 2015 - 29 February 2016 Don’t forget to visit Queen 02 April - 27 September 2015 Charlotte’s Cottage nestled in Daily 10.00 – 17.30hrs, last admission 17.00hrs Individual Pre booked groups Group the bluebell woods. The Royal Kitchen Adult £15 £12.75 £14.25 2 April – 27 September 2015 Concessions £14 £11.90 £13.30 Daily 09.30 – 17.30hrs, last admission 17.00hrs Child Free Free Free Queen Charlotte’s Cottage Weekends and Bank Holidays throughout the summer 11.00 – 16.00hrs. Kew Gardens Daily summer 09.30 – 18.00hrs Daily winter 09.30 – 16.15hrs 28 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 29 Must see attractions Guided tours and days out ideas Royal Kitchens Give your groups an even more memorable at Kew visit by booking a guided tour or private tour Discover the ingredients and methods used to prepare food for the royal table and enter the Clerk of the Kitchens office to find out what was The King’s ordered each day in the re-created ledger. Dining Room Discover what some guests had to say about the King’s hospitality. Palace and Catering kitchens tours At Kew Palace groups can Queen Charlotte’s arrange refreshments with Intimate tours at this palace Kew Gardens caterers cottage are available and include the Peyton & Byrne by calling Situated in Kew Gardens, and Royal Kitchens with our +44 (0) 20 8332 5686. open at weekends in the costumed palace experts, summer months this is where £4 per person. the royal family enjoyed picnics Retail therapy Princess’s Life cast of and tea parties during long Evening tours Our guide-books are the most summer walks through the popular purchase for groups. At 17.00hrs enjoy a tour of Bedroom George III gardens. Built as a country Lavishly illustrated, Kew Palace this charming Royal Palace, George III’s daughter A wax facial life-cast of retreat, and not a residence this guide-book features in depth including the Royal Kitchens Princess Elizabeth decorated George III created by Madame is a perfect example of historic articles and stories from our finishing off with a glass of her bedroom in the latest Tussaud herself. royals at play, and relaxing Curators and guest wine. £30 per person plus VAT styles of the day. Come and behind closed doors. contributors. Guide-books minimum 10, maximum 30 decide what you make of her start at £4.99, contact our interior design skills! View her Retail Team on [email protected]. restored bedroom and un- uk to discuss delivery and bulk restored rooms of the other order discount rates. Don’t princesses of the age, forget our full range of retail including original features. gifts and souvenirs can be purchased online at historicroyalpalaces.com

Timeline for 1631 1729 1788 2006 Samuel Fortrey a George II and Queen Caroline of George III was first diagnosed HM Queen Elizabeth II Kew Palace merchant built a fashionable new Ansbach were attracted to Kew with porphyria and was celebrated her 80th birthday brick mansion on the south bank of and decided it would make suitable confined to Kew Palace to with the Royal Family. the at Kew. lodgings for their three oldest convalesce. daughters, Anne, Caroline and Amelia. 30 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 31

Plan a group visit in 2015 The late Georgian mansion and garden was built in the 1780s by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire and was later The latest addition to the Historic Royal remodelled in the 19th and early Palaces portfolio, Hillsborough Castle is one 20th centuries. Today, it is a working royal palace functioning of the most beautiful historic properties in as the official residence of the Northern Ireland and the official residence Royal Family when in Northern Ireland, and has been the home of the Royal Family. With many stories of the Secretary of State since to tell and exquisite gardens to explore the 1970s. A tour of the house will guide you through the Hillsborough is not to be missed! elegant State Rooms, still in use today, including the majestic Throne Room and graceful Hillsborough Drawing Room. Castle Plan your visit... Access guide Admission prices Hillsborough Castle Hillsborough Castle 02 April to 27 September 2015 welcomes all visitors and tries to ensure that Individual Group everyone’s visit is Adult £7 £6.30 successful and enjoyable. Registered disabled visitors Concessions £5 £4.50 are charged the relevant Child £5 £4.50 ticket price and carers are admitted free of charge. Family £18 N/A Guide dogs are admitted. The house is fully Garden Guided Tour 02 April to 27 September 2015 wheelchair accessible. Individual Group Visitors are asked to note that due to the natural Adult £7 £6.30 terrain of the gardens the Concessions £5 £4.50 majority of paths are unsuitable for wheelchair Child £5 £4.50 users and those with Family £18 N/A restricted mobility.

Group bookings Combined Guided Tour 02 April to 27 September 2015 Individual Group Group bookings for house and garden tours must Adult £12 £10.80 Top tips Recommended visit time be made at least 48 hours Concessions £8 £7.20 Group garden walks - follow one of 2 hours in advance, minimum 20 people. To book your Child £8 £7.20 four routes through the beautiful Guided House tours 1 hour house or gardens tour Guided Garden tours 1hr 30min Family £25 N/A gardens as outlined on the free map. call 0844 482 7770 Gardens Access 1 hour Add value to your group’s visit by (+44 20 3166 6000 from booking one of our catering offers Opening times overseas) or email booking. Garden Unguided 02 April to 27 September 2015 [email protected] Individual Group following their house tour. House Whilst we work to develop a new 2 April – 27 September: daily Coach parking Adult £3.50 £3.15 House tours available for pre booked groups Pick up and drop off for Concessions £3.50 £3.15 car and coach park, groups can drop between 11.00 - 15.30hrs off and pick up at the Court House coaches is at the Court Child £3.50 £3.15 building outside the main entrance Gardens House for pre booked Daily: 10.30 – 17.00hrs groups. There is no Family £10 N/A to the house. coach or car parking Closed on Bank Holidays currently on site. Private group tours for the house and gardens can be arranged out of season for a minimum of 20 people per group. Bookings have to be made 7 days, or a full working week in advance of your group arriving at Hillsborough Castle, and a cancellation notice period applies. 32 hrp.org.uk Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 33 Must see attractions Guided tours and days out ideas Hillsborough State Rooms Give your groups an even more memorable Castle Gardens Explore 7 state rooms all in visit by booking a guided tour or private visit the Georgian neo classical Wander through 98 acres of style, expressing the personal The times advertised below have beautiful gardens, developed character and charm of Garden Tour been specifically chosen with your from the 1780s onwards, groups in mind, allowing more Hillsborough and its residents, Take in the beautiful grounds offering a contrast of exclusivity whilst at Hillsborough. old and new. From the Hill of Hillsborough and enjoy ornamental grounds, peaceful It is essential to pre-book your family, to its role over the learning about the history of refreshments and catering needs. woodland, meandering twentieth century as a focal the planting and landscaping Restrictions apply during waterways, and trimmed peak season. point for the Irish Peace of the House. lawns. Look out for the Lime Process, and now as a royal 24 hour advanced booking and Tree Walk, Granville Garden, residence, groups can cancellation period applies. Full the Lady Alice Temple, the House Tour charges apply for cancellations learn about the detailed Quaker Burial ground and Guided tours lead groups within 24 hours. political past of this an Ice House. through the seven State Morning Tea remarkable building. Rooms including the State Before 12.00hrs Entrance, Drawing room and Classic blends of tea or freshly ground grand Throne Room. Telling coffee, served with homemade scones with strawberry jam and fresh the stories of this working cream and shortbread. Hillsborough palace, the tours can be £7.50 per person tailored to suit a group’s Faces Afternoon tea personal interests and After 16.00hrs An exhibition of portrait passions. A selection of cakes, finger photography of the people, sandwiches, homemade scones great and small, who have *The house may only be visited with jam and fresh cream, in a group tour. visited Hillsborough. complementing classic blends of loose leaf tea or freshly This exhibition will show ground coffee. groups personal Catering £14.95 per person All catering options are for side of the house, from queens You can also include a glass of to choir boys, politicians to pot groups of 20 people champagne or sparkling wine for washers. The exhibition will be minimum and will be served £21.95 per person. in the Downshire Gallery, the in one of the grand and Sparkling wine and canapés last room of the visitor route. elegant State Rooms with After 16.00hrs views overlooking the Enjoy a glass of prosecco or cava, glorious grounds and and an elegant selection of canapés created by our onsite chef. gardens. £14.95 per person

Timeline for 1788 1925 1985 2009 Sir Moyses Hill, from Devon, The house we now know The house is purchased by the British The Anglo-Irish Agreement is The first meeting between Hillsborough settles in Ulster, with estates at of as Hillsborough Castle is Government and handed to the signed in the Drawing Room of the two heads of State, Mary Carrickfergus, Lisburn and Kilwarlin; completed. Further alterations Government of Northern Ireland to Hillsborough Castle, between McAleese and HM Queen Castle Kilwarlin later becomes known as are made by Wills Hills’s son provide a home for the new Governor. British Prime Minister Margaret Elizabeth II takes place at Hillsborough, after the family. during the late 1790s. Hillsborough becomes an official Thatcher, and Irish Taoiseach Hillsborough Castle. residence for the Royal Family. Garret Fitzgerald. Call Travel trade +44 (0)20 31666311 35

Booking Admission prices Call 0844 482 7770 Tatton Park, 2–4 May 2015, 10.30–17.00hrs (+44 20 3166 6000 from overseas) or email booking. Gate price Pre booked Group [email protected] Adult £16.50 £12.50 Access Concessions £13 £10 Historic Royal Palaces Child £7.50 £6 welcomes all visitors to Family £40 £30 Tudors on Tour and tries to ensure that everyone’s visit is successful and enjoyable. YAL PALACE IC RO S Registered disabled visitors OR PRESENTS IST are charged the relevant H ticket price and carers are admitted free of charge. Guide dogs are admitted and the event is fully dor wheelchair accessible. tu s Tudors on tour On Coach access tour Tatton Park, 2 – 4 May 2015 k Coach parking is free n Par of charge. Tatto Most summers, in Tudor times Various zones will explore all Get your groups the and the royal aspects of Tudor life in hands- court would move around on, interactive ways for all age to engage in their realm while staying in the groups and history lovers. and manor houses of the royal Tudor Visitors can wander around nobility, their aim was to the Tudor marketplace “see and be seen”; to visit tradition of discovering crafts people: interesting parts of the pottery, weaving, wood kingdom normally beyond touring! Henry carving, soap making, sugar reach, while also bringing the decorating and cooking. VIII’s court will power of the monarchy to Other attractions include the regions. be in residence healing practices, science The people of the town would and alchemy. be expected to receive the at Tatton Park, Historic Royal Palaces’ King or Queen and host on Tour will take the Cheshire, one elaborate events around the atmosphere, essence and Progress. Great displays of the extraordinary nature of of the country’s pageantry would take place, Henry’s royal court to a alongside feasting and music. most complete thrilling new environment, Tudors on Tour will bring the giving group organisers in the historic estates, Royal Progress to life in 2015 north of the country a chance in Cheshire. Your group will to experience Henry’s celebrated for its experience Tudor themed splendour locally. challenges, and meet Tudor Old Hall. historical characters from Henry VIII’s Court. 36 hrp.org.uk Contact details Get social Buy tickets for 15 or more people T: 0844 482 7770 E: [email protected] with us! Find out more about the palaces www.hrp.org.uk Ask the Travel Trade Team Historic Royal Palaces have even more ways for T: + 44 (0) 20 3166 6311 you to access regular updates and to take part in E: [email protected] conversations about the past, present and future Calling from overseas of our palaces, our work and your group visits. T: +44 (0) 20 3166 6000 Pictures of the palaces Join our online communities... http://hrp.newsteam.co.uk For historical insights, forthcoming events and behind-the- Get to know us better! scenes access to the palaces and the people that tell their sto- www.youtube.com/HistoricRoyalPalaces ries, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, join our Linked www.facebook.com/pages/Historic-Roy- In group or watch our videos on YouTube. al-Palaces/4638888467 Tweet us @HRP_palaces http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Linked In Historic Royal Palaces Historic-Royal-Palaces/46388888467 Souvenirs and shopping T: +44 (0) 20 3166 6848 http://twitter.com/hrp_palaces E: [email protected] www.historicroyalpalaces.com Historic Royal Palaces Corporate gifts: http://www.youtube.com/user/HistoricRoyalPalaces T: +44 (0) 20 3166 6857 E: [email protected] Parties and events T: 0844 482 7780 Calling from overseas: +44 (0) 20 3166 6000 E: [email protected] www.hrp.org.uk/hireavenue

Terms and conditions Groups of children should be escorted by adults/ Whilst every care is exercised in the compilation seniors to the ratio of 1-6 for up to 6 years old and of this manual, HRP or any individual palace Pricing validity is from 01 March 2015 to 29 1-10 for 7-16 years at all palaces. cannot be held liable for any information that is February 2016. Historic Royal Palaces retain the inaccurate or subsequently changed. right to adjust prices during this period, should It should be noted that Historic Royal Palaces circumstances dictate. (HRP), or any individual palace, may at any time Support materials (which are generally available alter the opening times and /or availability of ac- free of charge) such as leaflets and images are Payment may be made by cash, major credit cess to any palace. In the event of palace closure Crown Copyright and should only be used for the cards (excluding Diners Card) and via the Agency any pre-paid groups will receive a full refund of purpose stated and not altered in any way with- Voucher Scheme. monies paid, but neither HRP nor any individual out express written agreement from HRP. A child is defined as aged between 5 years and palace will be liable for any consequential loss Historic Royal Palaces is a registered charity 15 years old. Students over 16 years may obtain arising from such closure. HRP or any individual (number 1068852) concessionary admission if they have student palace reserve the right to withdraw from public identification. Senior citizens (60 and over) are access any route, room or area within a palace or admitted at the concessionary rate. its grounds without notice. hrp.org.uk