Hampton Court Palace

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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace is a Tudor and English Baroque palace in London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Bridgerton (2020), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) and Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (2024) among other productions. Built in 1514, it was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Charles III in right of the Crown (managed by Historic Royal Palaces).

Location: Hampton Court Way, East Molesey, London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom

Verified facts

  • Appeared in Bridgerton (tv, 2020)
    confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5390, SRC-5391, SRC-7902, SRC-7903
  • Appeared in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (movie, 2011)
    confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5390, SRC-3852, SRC-7187, SRC-7904
  • Appeared in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (tv, 2024)
    confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5390, SRC-5390, SRC-7905, SRC-7906
  • Located in East Molesey, London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
    confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5392, SRC-5390
  • Built in 1514
    confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5392, SRC-5392, SRC-7907, SRC-7908, SRC-9305
  • Architectural style: Tudor and English Baroque
    confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5392, SRC-5392, SRC-7909, SRC-7910, SRC-9305
  • Designed by Sir Christopher Wren
    confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5392, SRC-5392, SRC-7911, SRC-7912
  • Owned by Charles III in right of the Crown (managed by Historic Royal Palaces)
    confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5392, SRC-5390, SRC-7913, SRC-7914
  • Historic designation: Grade I listed building
    confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5392, SRC-5392, SRC-7915, SRC-7916
  • Appeared in The Favourite (movie, 2018)
    confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10613, SRC-10614
  • Appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (movie, 2011)
    confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-7677, SRC-10615, SRC-5392, SRC-14373

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Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Plan Your Visit

Hours: Generally Wed-Sun 10:00-17:30 (last admission 16:30); daily during school holidays. Hours/access subject to seasonal change and conservation works.

Admission: Booked online; under-5s free. Membership from ~£65/yr gives free entry. £1 day tickets for those on qualifying UK benefits (up to 4 per household).

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Bridgerton filmed?

Hampton Court Palace, in London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is a real-world filming location used for Bridgerton. This property has also appeared on screen in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Favourite, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.

Where was Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides filmed?

Hampton Court Palace, in London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is a real-world filming location used for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Favourite, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.

Where was Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows filmed?

Hampton Court Palace, in London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is a real-world filming location used for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Favourite, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.

Where was The Favourite filmed?

Hampton Court Palace, in London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is a real-world filming location used for The Favourite. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.

Can you visit Hampton Court Palace?

Yes — Hampton Court Palace is open to the public. Hours: Generally Wed-Sun 10:00-17:30 (last admission 16:30); daily during school holidays. Hours/access subject to seasonal change and conservation works.. Admission: Booked online; under-5s free. Membership from ~£65/yr gives free entry. £1 day tickets for those on qualifying UK benefits (up to 4 per household)..

Who designed Hampton Court Palace?

Hampton Court Palace was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

Where is Hampton Court Palace located?

Hampton Court Palace is located in London, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

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