The former residence of King Henry VIII will take on a spooky twist with a series of indoor and outdoor experiences and scary figures this Halloween.
From 25th October to 2nd November, Halloween at Hampton Court Palace will transform the palace and grounds with atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects, whilst spirits and dark figures lurk around corners.
Taking place during the October half term, the spooky days out at the former home of Oliver Cromwell and Henry VIII is included with admission and pre-booking is recommended.
What’s included?
A new outdoor trail will welcome visitors in the Haunted Garden and Wilderness Trail, where a skeletal horse and carriage will keep watch.
Bubbling potions and the summoning of spirits can be found in the Wise Woman’s Hut; where visitors will have to tread carefully past the wandering eyes of glaring gargoyles and crumbling ruins.
Inside the palace the shadowy corridors will lead to encounters with the ghosts of Henry VIII and Oliver Cromwell, whilst a tangled web of cobwebs and cocoons await in the wine cellar.
Inside the Guard Chamber of William III’s apartments visitors can listen to haunting tales of Hampton Court Palace’s former restless residents. Storytelling will take place daily at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 5pm.
Group visits to Hampton Court Palace and discounts
Hampton Court Palace is home to the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Visitors can admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens, and discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II, or head outside and explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens.
Groups of 15 or more can benefit from discounts, easy admission and voucher schemes when pre-booking a visit.
Private tours led by knowledgeable guides are also available. Bespoke tours can be tailored to the groups’ interests and reveal stories and scandals of Tudor and Georgian former residents.
Meal voucher schemes are available for groups of 15 or more and include morning tea or coffee, hot and light lunches and afternoon teas.
For more information about Halloween at Hampton Court Palace, visit hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace.
