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The Maze at Hampton Court, the royal palace on the Thames to the west of London, is probably the most famous hedge maze in the world.
With over 500 years of royal history, Hampton Court Palace has something to offer visitors, from the magnificent State Apartments to the domestic reality of the Tudor Kitchens. Costumed guides and audio tours bring the palace to life and provide an insight into how life in the palace would have been in the time of Henry VIII and William III. The Palace also has a programme of special events throughout the year.

Getting there :
Road: The palace is located on the A308 close to the A3, M3 and several exits of the M25 London Orbital. Parking is available.
Train: Trains run twice an hour direct from London Waterloo to Hampton Court Station. The journey time is only 32 minutes and the palace is a 2-minute walk from the station.
River launch: River launches run from Westminster, Richmond-upon-Thames and Kingston-upon-Thames.
Underground: Take the District Line to Vauxhall or Wimbledon to pick up the overland train to Hampton Court Station. Alternatively, take the District Line to Richmond, then the R68 bus from Richmond station direct to the palace.
Bus routes: 111, 216, 411, 415, 416, 431, 451, 461, 513, 727 and R68.

Phone: +44 (0) 870 752 7777
Website: http://www.hrp.org.uk