Join Henry VIII on Tour where various events will be held up and down the country as part of a research project led by Historic Royal Palaces. This fascinating research delves into Henry's roots and ...

Welcome to The Orangery, the royally-inspired dining experience where history and culinary arts meet. Join us for an indulgent timeless afternoon tea, where you can find Queen Victoria's famed ...

World-famous as a royal fortress and prison, the Tower of London is also one of the most substantial standing remains of medieval England’s Jewish history. From the mid-twelfth century to the ...

Great change is coming. Henry VIII's reign has ended and a young king has ascended the throne. Alliances are uncertain and new ideas and fashions are transforming how people live and understand the ...

Celebrate the bank holiday weekend at the Hillsborough Castle Summer Fair. Set in the stunning grounds of Northern Ireland's Royal Residence, this three-day event - formerly known as the popular Honey ...

When the pandemic struck, Historic Royal Palaces, like many heritage institutions, had to temporarily pause projects, including the conservation of Queen Caroline's State bed. We instead turned our ...

For hundreds of years, being sent to the Tower of London was no laughing matter. But did you know that this ancient fortress is also home to Britain’s earliest recorded April Fool’s prank – the ...

The Hampton Court Palace Maze is the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze. Commissioned around 1700 by William III, it covers a third of an acre and is known for confusing and intriguing visitors with its ...

Walk Henry VIII’s route from his private apartments to the Chapel Royal — now lined with 16th century paintings including portraits of Tudor monarchs — and see the infamous Haunted Gallery in the ...

Learn why people ended up as prisoners in the Tower of London, in the very rooms where some of them were held. The Tower of London's history as a state prison has captured the public's imagination for ...

Learn about the favourite game of Henry VIII at the Royal Tennis Court, where kings and their courtiers once enjoyed this fast-paced, exciting sport. The display in the viewing gallery includes ...