FREE ENTRANCE TO HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDENS NEXT WEEKEND
Hampton Court Palace gardens will be open free of charge next weekend (May 9 and 10) with no tickets or pre-booking required.
Entrance to the Palace, the Maze and the Magic Garden will still require a ticket.
There are several specific dates throughout the year when the gardens offer free entrance although campaigners have urged Historic Royal Palaces to make entrance free all year round.
The Palace website states: “The world-famous gardens of Hampton Court Palace have enchanted royalty and their visitors for centuries.
“Today there are acres of spectacular formal gardens and parkland for you to explore.
“From walled courtyards to wide open spaces, you’ll find something to suit your mood.
“Promenade past the manicured hedges of the Privy Garden and discover historical treasures such as the Tijou screen.
“Find tranquility in the Wilderness and enjoy the botanical delights of the Rose Garden and National Plant Collections.
“Our gardens are rooted in history but there is always something new to see.
“The ever-changing seasons and vistas will draw you back again and again. Find out what our gardeners do to take care of the plants and grounds throughout the year.”
The free dates for the rest of the year are:
09 and 10 May
12 and 13 September
10 and 11 October
21 and 22 November
26 December (The Wilderness garden only)