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The Chocolate Kitchens

Type:Historical Event

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

Tel: 0333 320 6000

Chocolate Kitchens HRP

About

As part of the Baroque building, the Chocolate Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace were built for William III and Mary II around 1689, but mainly served the Georgian kings. George I even had his own personal chocolate maker, Thomas Tosier.

After falling out of use, the Chocolate Kitchen lay hidden for years.

RE-DISCOVERING THE CHOCOLATE KITCHENS

The Chocolate Kitchen had been mentioned in many documents but its location remained a mystery until 2013 when one of our curators discovered an 18th-century inventory of the palace pinpointing its location. They were re-opened in February 2014, and are the only royal chocolate kitchens in Britain and a remarkable discovery. 

Until it's discovery, the space was used as a flower store filled with shelves, pots and...Read More

About

As part of the Baroque building, the Chocolate Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace were built for William III and Mary II around 1689, but mainly served the Georgian kings. George I even had his own personal chocolate maker, Thomas Tosier.

After falling out of use, the Chocolate Kitchen lay hidden for years.

RE-DISCOVERING THE CHOCOLATE KITCHENS

The Chocolate Kitchen had been mentioned in many documents but its location remained a mystery until 2013 when one of our curators discovered an 18th-century inventory of the palace pinpointing its location. They were re-opened in February 2014, and are the only royal chocolate kitchens in Britain and a remarkable discovery. 

Until it's discovery, the space was used as a flower store filled with shelves, pots and vases, but previously, it was a kitchen that served the Grace and Favour Apartments above.

Thankfully, the 18th century fixtures and fittings all survive – you can see a Georgian fireplace and smoke jack within the chimney, a pair of charcoal braziers, plus a folding table, cupboard and shelves.

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Guide Prices

Included in palace admission (members go free).

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Car:

The palace is located on the A308 and is well signposted from all the major local roads. From the M25 take either exit 10 on to the A307 or exit 12 on to the A308. From the A3 and then the A309.  

 

Car Parking

Limited parking is available. During our busy periods it is advisable to consider other means of travel.  

 

Accessible parking

There are 9 disabled parking bays available on site. Parking on site is free for Blue Badge holders.  

 

On-site

£1.60 per hour (car parking bays fit a standard car only). Pay for your parking with cash or card.

Public Transport Directions

By Train:

South West Trains run services direct from London Waterloo to Hampton Court. The journey takes only 35 minutes and the palace is a 2-minute walk across the bridge from the station. Hampton Court station is in zone 6. Oyster cards are accepted on this route.  

 

By Bus:

From Kingston - 111*, 216*, 411*, 461, 513 From Richmond - R68* *These services accept Oyster cards, LT cards, bus passes, Travelcards, Freedom Passes and Saver Tickets.  

 

By Minibus/coach:

Drop-off and collection points: - Hampton Court Green (500 metres from entrance). - Hampton Court Station Coach Park (200 metres from entrance).  

 

By River boat:

From Richmond or Kingston with Turk Launches (April - mid September) and from Westminster with Westminster Passenger Cruises (April - September).  

 

On-site

£1.60 per hour (car parking bays fit a standard car only). Pay for your parking with cash or card.  

 

Nearby

Hampton Court Green (500 metres from entrance) - £1.50 per hour Hampton Court Train Station (200 metres from entrance) - For information about prices, please visit the National Rail website.  

 

Accessible by Public Transport.

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