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Royal Windsor and Hampton Court Palace
Prices until 31st March 2010:
Ticket Type
Tour 12
Adult
£69.00
Child (3-16)
£59.00
Senior/Student
£64.00
Prices from 1st April 2010:
Ticket Type
Tour 12
Adult
£72.00
Child (3-16)
£62.00
Senior/Student
£67.00
Tour Highlights:
Entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments
Visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House & St George’s Chapel
Visit Hampton Court Palace State Apartments
See the re-enacment of King Henry VIII wedding to to his last Queen, Catherine Parr
See the Exhibition on Henry’s women
Entry to ALL the gardens at Hampton Court Palace
See a recreation of Henry’s Tudor garden
Exclusive Horse drawn carriage in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace
Days of Operation: Apr to Sept - Tue, Thur, Sat & Sun Oct to Mar - Tue, Thur & Sat
This tour departs from Golden Tours office at 10:30am.
Windsor Castle is open daily throughout the year, with a few exceptions when the Castle is in use for official functions. For full details please click here.
Runnymede
Discover where King John was forced to seal the Magna Carta in June 1215.
Windsor and Eton
Windsor – bursting with natural beauty, discover the 17th century magical monuments which line its cobbled streets. Highlights include; The Old Kings Head famed for where William Shakespeare wrote “The Merry Wives of Windsor”, Windsor Bridge and Sir Christopher Wren’s House. Cross over the bridge and sample the delights of Eton and see its College, founded in 1440, during the reign of Henry VI.
Windsor Castle
Steeped in history, visit the home of Queen Elizabeth II and enjoy a through the keyhole experience of the world’s largest and oldest castle. Enjoy the spectacular State Apartments at your leisure and marvel at its lavishly furnished surroundings. Used for State occasions to this day, be a part of where these regal traditions take place whilst admiring world renowned artworks. Visit St. George’s chapel, where the tombs of numerous kings and queens reside, notably Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour. Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House – be amazed by the magnitude and intricate design of the world’s most famous Dolls’ House.
Hampton Court Palace
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. 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, before wandering around the stunning gardens. Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, the new exhibition Henry’s Women provides a fascinating insight into his life with his six wives where you can view rarely seen portraits. The 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!
Exclusive Feature - Horse drawn tram ride* at Hampton Court
Climb aboard a horse drawn tram ride and enjoy a panoramic view of the spectacular gardens at Hampton Court Palace (operates between April–October only).
Hampton Court Gardens
Marvel at the manicured masterpieces! 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 in the 18th century maze. New for 2009 will be Henry’s garden, inspired by the Tudor Court Garden.
Estimated arrival time back to London is around 6.30pm.
