Hampton Court Palace London, England

Begun by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514, Hampton Court Palace became the favored residence of King Henry VIII after 1529 and was expanded by Sir Christopher Wren for William III after 1689. It is now a museum owned by Historic Royal Palaces.

Great Hall, Hampton Court Palace — Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace, with its famous Tudor hammerbeam roof. Greater London, England, UK. Image credit: Holly Hayes

map of Hampton Court Palace — Location map of Hampton Court Palace, London, England, UK.

map of Hampton Court Palace — Aerial view of Hampton Court Palace.

Quick Facts on Hampton Court Palace

Go Historic ID

497597

names

Hampton Court Palace

location(s)

London, London, England, UK

date(s)

1514

tags

Grade I listed buildings #1193127