Throughout recent times, Britain's monarchs have built or bought palaces to use as family homes and also workplaces and places of government. Many of these palaces are still being used today as official Royal residences and many can be visited by the general public offering a fascinating day out for all the family.
London
Alexandra Palace
Victorian 'Palace of the People' set in 196 acres of beautiful parkland with panoramic views over London. Historical tours include the original BBC studios, the Victorian theatre and the Great Hall. Leisure facilities include an ice rink, boating lake, pitch and putt golf, restaurant, public house with beer gardens, a skating area and children's playground. Set in 196 acres of delightful parkland overlooking a breathtaking panorama of the City, ...
England,London
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is set within 2000 acres of beautiful parkland in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and is a great day out. Blenheim Palace is a large and monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. Pronounced Blen-um. It is the only non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title "palace". The Palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1724. It was recognised as a ...
England,London
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 ...
London
Eltham Palace and Gardens - Eltham Palace is one of the few important medieval royal palaces in England to survive with most of it intact. Initially a moated manor house with vast parkland, it was acquired by Edward II in 1305 who subsequently passed it on to Queen Isabella.
The Gardens
The sunken rose garden featuring early hybrid tea and hybrid musk varieties from the 1930s leads onto a series of garden rooms ...
Southern England
Hampton Court Palace has grown from humble beginnings in the 11th century to one of the finest palaces in the world. Over 800 years of history can be explored through this magnificent palace. Visitors are offered an introductory exhibition, a guide through Tudor kitchens, a costume guide tour, and the opportunity to see the Queen’s state apartments, the King’s apartments and the Wolsey and Georgian rooms. Outside you can try ...
London
Once the favoured home of some of Britain's most famous kings and queens Kensington has been enchanted. Kensington Palace is being transformed. As the walls of the palace are being shaken by a £12 million renovation project unleashing powerful and secret stories about the lives of Kensington's princesses.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch or an indulgent afternoon tea in the tranquil Orangery which offers one of the finest tea selections in London.
London
Kew Palace
Kew Palace one of the smallest and most intimate of the royal palaces located in the ground of Kew Gardens. This four-storey brick house was built c. 1631 by Samuel Fortrey, a merchant of Dutch origin whose initials, together with those of his wife Catherine, can be seen above the entrance. It is constructed of red bricks laid in a style known as Flemish bond, consisting ...
France,Paris
The Palace of Versailles, is one of the largest and most opulent castles in the world. Boasting around 2,143 windows, 1,252 fireplaces, and 67 staircases, the Castle is one of the most visited attractions in France. As a fine example of 18th century French art, this historic building has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for 30 years.
