From central London to Windsor is about 45-60 minutes. En-route, we drive through Runnymede where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215, an important document that began to limit power of the monarchs.
Hampton Court Palace
The oldest part of the present building dates from early 16th century when it was home to the very influential Chancellor of England, Thomas Wolsey. Wolsey fell from favour in 1529 and the palace was taken by King Henry VIII who extended the Palace further.
Much of King Henry VIII’s palace was demolished although the Great Hall, Chapel and Kitchens were retained which you can see on the tour.
King Henry VIII had an entourage of up to 500 people who needed to be fed and watered. The size of the kitchens and great hall, used for dining, reflect the scale of the catering task.
The chapel witnessed the baptism of King Edward VI and the marriage of King Henry VIII to his sixth wife, Catherine Parr.
A new palace was built in the late 17th/early 18th century in a baroque style for King William III and Queen Mary II. No monarchs have lived at Hampton Court since the mid 18th Century but you can see the lavishly decorated rooms and get a taste of what court life was like.
Several formal gardens were added over the centuries which you can visit and even get a chance to become lost in the maze.
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From central London to Hampton Court by car is about 45 minutes. Hampton Court Palace was used as royal residence from early 16th Century until the mid 18th Century. The most famous monarch with whom the palace is associated is King Henry VIII.
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From Central London to the famous Royal residence of Hampton Court Palace is about 45-60 minutes by car.
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From Central London to Hampton Court by train is about 30 minutes.
From £280
From London to Southampton takes about 2 hours. If you would like a tour with your transfer, then 2 hours extra is enough to see one of the following attractions en-route to/from Southampton.
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There are two railway stations in Windsor and two possible train routes to take from central London. Depending on the route, a train journey to Windsor takes about 45 - 60 minutes.