Have a ball at Hampton Court Palace! With the earliest remaining buildings dating back nearly 500 years, learn how Henry VIII rebuilt and extended the buildings. Hampton Court Palace became the royal residence until the imprisonment of Charles I during the Civil War. Hampton Court Palace is set in over 60 acres on the banks of the River Thames, take in the State Apartments and admire the artworks from the Queen’s collection. Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, the new exhibition at Hampton Court Palace, 'Henry’s Women', provides a fascinating insight into his life with his six wives where you can view rarely seen portraits. Hampton Court Palace will also be hosting a re-enactment of the wedding party for Henry’s marriage to his sixth wife, Catherine Parr where visitors can become a wedding guest!

Golden Tours have day tours from London, taking in the Hampton Court Palace grounds along with Windsor Castle for a totally royal experience.

Marvel at the manicured masterpieces in the Hampton Court Gardens. From the Privy Gardens completed in 1702 for William III to the East Front Gardens, gardening lovers will be in their element. Feast your eyes on the stunning South Gardens and the Lower Orangery. Test your navigation skills at Hampton Court Gardens in the 18th century maze, comprised of half a mile of paths. New for 2009 will be Henry’s garden, inspired by the Tudor Court Garden.