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Garden History Tours

About

Join our expert guides as they share the historical highlights of Hampton Court Gardens.

Guides will lead you through the historic parts of the gardens, covering over 500 years of history - including the Fountain Garden (also called the East Front), the Privy Garden and Queen Mary’s Bower to the Orangery Garden and the Pond Gardens.

Discover the Tudor beginnings of the Privy Garden and the Pond Gardens. Hear about the origins of the Great Vine, planted in 1768 by Master Gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Now over 250 years old, the Great Vine is the largest grape vine in the world.

A garden history tour is the ideal way to begin an afternoon exploring the gardens at your leisure.

Guide Prices

Included in palace admission (Members go free)

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Map & Directions

Garden History Tours

Type:Gardening Event

Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, London, KT8 9AU

Opening Times

Season (13 Apr 2026 - 18 Oct 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday12:00
Bank Holiday12:00

* Monday 13 April to 18 October 2026, (excludes 09/10 May, 28 June, 01-08 September, 10/11 October.)

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