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About
Join our Historic Kitchens Team in Henry VIII’s Kitchens throughout August at Hampton Court Palace, as they recreate a variety of fascinating recipes from the past.
Discover experimental history
Our team use historical recipe books and instruction manuals to explore the lives of the people who lived, worked and visited Hampton Court Palace throughout its history.
Watch as they undertake practical tests to investigate how food, cosmetics and household goods were made in days gone by.
Recreating historical dishes
The team will recreate dishes, scented objects and preservation techniques, uncovering how the world could have felt, smelled and tasted in the past.
You might be surprised at how familiar the recipes feel or discover some interesting details about historic cookery.
Guide Prices
Included in palace admission (Members go free)
