History
1494 Giles Daubeney, later Lord Chamberlain, leases and modernises the medieval manor of Hampton Court
1514 Thomas Wolsey, soon to be made cardinal, leases Hampton Court Palace. He begins rebuilding on a grand scale, converting Hampton Court into a lavish palace. Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon visit for the first time.
1529 Henry VIII’s royal workmen take over building works at Hampton Court Palace.
1530 Henry VIII and his councillors send the first letter threatening a break with the Papacy to Rome from the palace
1537 Queen Jane Seymour, Henry VIII’s third wife, gives birth to Prince Edward. He is baptized with great ceremony in the Chapel Royal, but she dies soon after due to complications from the birth.
A setting for stately spectaculars For centuries, Hampton Court Palace has boldly and magnificently played host to gala celebrations, festive banquets and historic meetings.
England’s most famous kings and queens, from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to William III and Mary II, dazzled audiences of ambassadors, courtiers, cardinals, artists and dignitaries with the grandeur and majesty of Hampton Court.
Whatever your occasion, you will enjoy first-class, personal service from a dedicated manager able to advise and help you choose the perfect space for your event. We will attend to every detail, because we want to ensure your guests experience the astonishing potential of this unforgettable venue.
Today, your guests can step onto this inspiring stage and experience the soaring state rooms, grand staircases, cobbled courtyards and gorgeous gardens of one of the greatest palaces ever built.
For centuries, Hampton Court Palace has boldly and magnificently played host to gala celebrations, festive banquets and historic meetings.
Today, your guests can step onto this inspiring stage and experience the grand staircases, cobbled courtyards and gorgeous gardens of one of the greatest palaces ever built.
