when the weather permits. A circular walk to Broadway Tower, Cotswolds. If you have read my blog before, you may know that I lived in The Netherlands for nearly 4 years, during which we visited the famous Keukenhof gardens nearly every year, usually by bike. The Easter trail runs to April 18, and is included in entry to the palace. Created with sketchtool. Hampton Court Palace is in East Molesey, Surrey in south-east England. The gardens and courtyards and the Magic Garden (the Maze remains closed for now). We are delighted to share our unmissable line-up for August 2021. The sheer number of bulbs in each area makes all the difference. Of course, whilst you are in the gardens, you can appreciate the year-round highlights of the royal gardens. Tulip festival at Hampton Court Palace. We’d love to hear your comments below. Hampton Court Palace is already famous for its spring bulbs but this year we’re going even bigger. ( Log Out /  With travel or any regular activities completely banned, I have been seriously neglecting my blog writing! The whole of the UK is steeped in a fascinating and unique history, going back hundreds and thousands of years. The postcode is KT8 9AU. It was due to open on Saturday 17 April, but warm weather has meant the flowers have blossomed earlier than predicted and visitors can already come and see them. The larger one was planted with beautiful geometric borders of purples and mauves, dotted with brighter pinks. Regular trains run from London Waterloo and take about 35 minutes. Tulip Festival at Hampton Court Palace. I clearly have a lot to learn in my own garden, where the colour relies on isolated blooms dotted about randomly. Wednesday - Sunday (including Monday 3 May): 10.00 – 18.00 Last admission: 16.00 (15.30 slot). The nearest train station is Hampton Court, which is only a 5-minute walk from Hampton Court. An abundance of brightly coloured spring flowers set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s magnificent Tudor … Created with sketchtool. As we start to emerge from the latest lockdown, in line with Boris Johnson’s “roadmap”, we are intending to do some adventures and exploration of our local area, and then further afield in the U.K. Hopefully later in the year, we can start thinking about some International travel! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The gardeners have also curated a unique display of 60 rare and historic bulbs and specialist varieties, including the famous Hortus Bulborum from the Netherlands. It’s stunning. Although Hampton Court Palace is renowned for its annual Flower Show in late summer, this first Tulip Festival seems successful and hopefully won’t be the last. There is limited (paid) parking at Hampton Court Palace itself: by 11am in school holidays, it was completely full, so don’t count on getting a space unless you have one of the earliest timeslots. The Tulip Festival at Hampton Court Palace is an ideal place for a rendezvous after the easing of lockdown restrictions. • Hampton Court Palace is hosting its first ever Tulip Festival. Here mixed varieties of tulips in vivid oranges, pinks and reds, encircled the central fountain, with Triumph tulips in the planters around the edges of the court. 55. 549. Furthermore, some are historic varieties, reflecting the long history of tulip-growing at the palace. So, visit if you can, and help them to continue their important mission to protect our heritage and history. Featuring more than 100,000 bulbs placed throughout the formal gardens, the festival pays homage to the estate’s long history of tulip cultivation and, thanks to partnership with the Hortus Bulborum in the Netherlands, involves some types of tulip that have not been on show at the palace since the 17th century. Spring has sprung at Hampton Court Palace. The tulip festival runs from 12 April to 3 May. Once Hampton Court court opens up fully, I’ll be heading back to tour the interior of the palace, which I’ll post about soon. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Click her to get started These can be seen at the palace's Lower Orangery. Tulips are not as good in their second season, but I am sure they will enhance a garden somewhere. Visitors can stroll through the courtyards and formal gardens to see over 100,000 tulips on display. Half term hours Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June. Read more. They had a good selection of lunch dishes and all-day breakfast and some lovely views. Although they have been growing tulips at Hampton Court Palace since the reign of Queen Mary II in the 1690s, this spring saw the first-ever Tulip Festival. by Jan 21st April 2021. The gardens at Hampton Court Palace. Hampton Court Palace is hosting its first tulip festival. Download this stock image: Display of tulips in the fountain court at Hampton Court Palace, Spring 2021, England UK - 2FMHJPJ from Alamy's library of millions of … by Jan 24th April 2021. Let’s hope so, as it really was a fantastic day out. Tickets for adults are £15, but admission for members is free. From daffodils blooming to seedlings in the nursery, spring is a busy time in the Hampton Court Palace Gardens! and get full access to all our VIP Event listings. If you’ve enjoyed this post, do let me know, and please feel free to follow me using the buttons below. With the Hampton Court Tulip Festival only running until the beginning of May, we were going to miss our chance if we waited for better weather. 66. Welcome back to Hampton Court Palace. Close by, the Knot Garden was planted with an eye-catching display of Single Late Tulips, with the “First Proud” in white, towering over the purple varieties. You don’t have to travel far to unearth some of its intriguing heritage. 1.5K. The Tulip Festival at Hampton Court Palace is an ideal place for a rendezvous after the easing of lockdown restrictions. You can read about the various palace gardens here https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/the-gardens-at-hampton-court-palace/#gs.1k82xl. The “Fire Wing” and “Pretty Woman” varieties were striking against the background of the cobbled stone courtyard, and red brick walls. They are not supported by the Government or Crown, and been severely affected financially because of closures during the pandemic. Being British, and born and raised in the U.K., I probably tend to take a lot of the historical buildings and sites for granted, and there are plenty of counties and areas I have yet to visit. Where did springtime go?? Historic Royal Palaces is a self-funding charity, which looks after six of the unoccupied palaces in the UK. This is a 10-minute scenic walk along the towpath next to the River Thames. Pin for later:  Tulip Festival at Hampton Court Palace. In the meantime, there is a lot to keep us occupied around where we live, with several royal palaces, parks and botanical gardens within a few miles radius. Over 100,000 bulbs have bloomed in spectacular displays across the … 28. Daily: 10.00 – 18.00 (last time slot 15.30).Last admission: 16.00 (15.30 slot). Gardeners at the palace planted 100,000 bulbs of the flower last autumn and have carefully curated colourful displays of the tulips as they come into bloom in the palace's courtyards and formal gardens. * By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. With events such as the tulip festival, the palaces are hoping to attract more visitors until they can open fully. Preparations started last August with the mass planting of 100 000 bulbs in the pots, planters, and beds around the royal gardens. 13:15pm, Thu 22 Apr 2021. The fate of the tulips after the festival is not yet known. by Jan 17th April 2021. image caption A gardener tends to tulips at the first ever Hampton Court Tulip Festival at Hampton Court Palace, in London. Queen Mary II created geometric flower beds in the Great Fountain Gardens in the 1690s, and for over 100 years, the palace gardeners have been planting tulip displays like the ones above. The … ( Log Out /  We went to Eight on the River, at East Molesey Rowing Club. The hard work of the gardening team has paid off and the tulips have been in bloom since mid-April. Welcome back to Hampton Court Palace. You can also follow my Instagram and Twitter feed to see what other adventures I’m up to! ), we eventually had to make the long journey back to the U.K. (You can read about that experience here:) The “New Normal”: Travelling long-haul in the time of Coronavirus. Have you been to the Tulip Festival at Hampton Court Palace? Last autumn, more than 100,000 bulbs were planted in … The tulips at Hampton Court Palace are just so keen to show themselves off, they’re blooming early! Visitors to the palace have the chance to see rare and historical tulips from the Dutch Hortus Bulborum in the Lower Orangery alongside handmade replicas of Mary II’s tulip vases. We love to explore and have adventures, both at home and abroad and want to inspire others. Hampton Court Palace is open. Read more. You cannot get into the Palace itself, but do walk through the courtyards on arrival and can see the palace exterior. The UK is enjoying plenty of spring sunshine with temperatures in the mid to late teens in many parts. • Hampton Court Palace is hosting its first ever Tulip Festival. Many beds have one bold colour, such as vibrant yellows or brilliant reds, for a dramatic effect. In fact, the Tulip Festival is host to over 80 different varieties of rare and specialist tulips. We wouldn’t dare argue with all 100,000 of them, so we’re moving our Tulip Festival forward by a few days: book now to enjoy the gardens in full spectacular bloom from 12 April bit.ly/hcp-tulipfestival21 You will need to book in advance, as their riverside location makes them extremely popular. Featuring more than 100,000 bulbs placed throughout the formal gardens, the festival pays homage to the estate’s long history of tulip cultivation and, thanks to partnership with the Hortus Bulborum in the Netherlands, involves some types of tulip that have not been on show at the palace since the 17th century. These resemble peonies, with double rows of petals. 68. At Chimptrips we have a passion for travel and discovering new places. Plus, you’ll find water features, marble sculptures, covered walkways and royal carriages. Rare, historic and specialist varieties of tulips are now on display at Hampton Court Palace as part of its first ever Tulip Festival. 1.5K. 6-11 July 2021. Having been lucky enough to visit probably the best tulip festival in the world, I was interested to see how the displays at Hampton Court would compare…. It is easy to get to via the M3/A308 or A3/A309. Change ). 0 comment. We’re now well into May, and still only seeing highs of around 15 degrees (C), with a lot of wet weather. Welcome back to Hampton Court Palace. Preview eventing 5 July 2021. Hampton Court Green car park is closed from 17 May - 20 May and on-site parking may be busier than usual. Hampton Court Palace’s grounds are filled with colour this Spring in its first ever Tulip Festival. #beforetherain #cherryblossom #springtime #london, London Springtime #nofilter #springiscoming #londonwalks #londonlife #blossomtree , The “New Normal”: Travelling long-haul in the time of Coronavirus, https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/the-gardens-at-hampton-court-palace/#gs.1k82xl, https://www.hrp.org.uk/support-us/#gs.1411uf, Historic Royal Palaces: A visit to the Hampton Court Tulip Festival. You should buy your tickets in advance online. Arlington Row in Bibury: the most beautiful Cotswold... Our best things to do in the Cotswolds... A visit to West Green House Gardens in... 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In addition to the huge numbers of flowers, there is a wide variety of tulips. A ticket includes entry to: All public areas of the palace. You can’t miss the shapely, historic yew trees which form a majestic avenue up to the palace in the Fountain Garden. 0. I hope you’ve enjoyed this virtual tour among the tulips, and that some of you will be able to visit the historic palaces once it becomes easier to travel again. Yesterday, we went along to see what it was like. The UK is enjoying plenty of spring sunshine with temperatures in the mid to late teens in many parts. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The palace's formal gardens are also filled with colourful varieties of the blooms and with warmer weather forecast for next week, now is the perfect time to see tulips at the palace. 543. A visit to Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of... 10 of the best UK staycation ideas for families, Camping activities – 77 fun things to do when camping. You’ll see spectacular displays of tulips throughout the formal gardens and also in our courtyards. Plus, we had the bonus of blue skies and glorious sunshine, making the day even more complete. 55. The “New Normal”: Travelling long-haul in the time of Coronavirus, The Big Island, Hawaii; Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (Hapuna Beach to Mauna Kea Beach), The Big Island, Hawaii; Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (King’s Trail & petroglyphs, Waikoloa), Follow Champagne with Charlotte on WordPress.com. Read more. All rights reserved © Chimptrips. 551. Hampton Court Palace is a UK music festival series of concerts taking place in East Molesey, Surrey from 8 – 19 June 2021. Tulips burst into bloom at Hampton Court festival. Over the centuries, additions have been made, and it was opened up to the public by Queen Victoria in the 1800’s, The palace interior still wasn’t open at the time of our visit, due to the Covid restrictions. Back at the main palace, we walked through to Fountain Court – the Baroque masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren. Hampton Court Palace’s grounds are filled with colour this Spring in its first ever Tulip Festival. Blooms on display at the festival include historical tulips from the Dutch Hortus Bulborum and handmade replicas of Mary II’s tulip vases. by Jan 24th April 2021. Continuing outside, the huge expanse of the Great Fountain Garden was planted with beds of Darwin Hybrid tulips – large, classically tulip-shaped flowers, with a broad base narrowing at the top. 1.5K. The gardens at Hampton Court Palace are always impressive, but the tulips create an extraordinary display. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Discover more about the flowers in bloom at Hampton Court in this short film. Quick tulip fact: The Rembrandt Tulips (with streaks of yellow and red), were originally caused by a virus in the tulips, spread by aphids. There is limited on-site parking on site or at nearby Hampton Court Green car park. The Baroque-style gardens at Hampton Court are very symmetrical and look great with the solid blocks of colour from the tulip blooms. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. They became prized for their interesting colours in The Netherlands, starting a craze in the 1600’s known as “Tulipomania” (If you haven’t read the novel Tulip Fever, I highly recommend it! of formal gardens. #tulipfestival #hamptoncourtpalace #royalpalaces #flowerfestival #tulips #tulipfields , Back when we could travel to the US ... hopefully be back there soon #southdakota #westernriding #bigskycountry #takemeback #hifromsd #tb #foreverwest, #londonblossoms #springisintheair #springflowers #londonlife #londonwalks , #springblossoms #nofilter #cherryblossom #thirddayofspring #londonparks #springisintheair , Can’t believe this was yesterday in London! An abundance of brightly coloured spring flowers set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s magnificent Tudor palace provided the perfect landscape for a stroll and chat. Tulip festival at Hampton Court Palace (PA Wire) By The Newsroom. It’s most likely that the gardening team will dig them up and dry the bulbs in readiness for next year. The palace gardeners had created some beautiful colour combinations, oranges and reds, purples and pinks, interspersed with stunning bi-colour varieties. We're also in the Press, @2020 - All Right Reserved. The whole of the UK is steeped in a fascinating and unique history, going back hundreds and thousands of years. Designed and Developed by Chimptrips, This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Exploring the tulip festival at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey with background music. ( Log Out /  We are limiting the number of tickets available per day to ensure we comply with social distancing guidelines. Tulip Festival at Hampton Court Palace Event Overview. We’re planting over 250,000 bulbs in our gardens for our first Tulip Festival in spring 2021. Republishing this article and/or any of its contents (text, photography, links, etc. Heading back into the Palace courtyards, the Base Court and Clock Court had planters with stunning Lily-Flowered tulips, alongside Double Early Tulips. Date: Sat 17th April 2021; Website: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace; Email: [email protected] Address: xxxxxxx xxxxx xxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx; Event Time: 00:00am; Try now for FREE! It’s hard to believe that a year ago, I was writing about “sheltering in place” on the Big Island of Hawaii.. at the start of the lock-downs and travel restrictions. • Hampton Court Palace is hosting its first ever Tulip Festival. Hampton Court Palace tickets from 20 May. When you spend a lot of time travelling in the rest of the world, it’s easy to forget all the attractions in your own country. So we donned our rain gear, jumped on our bikes and set off for a mini adventure.. Hampton Court Palace was originally built in the 16th century, under the instruction of Cardinal Wolseley, who wanted a palace fit for entertaining the King of England. It was so grand that Henry VIII decided to live there himself, and collect wives along the way (my husband said this sounded like something I would do – commandeering a palace for myself, not collecting wives..), Later, in the late 17th Century, William III commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to build an elegant new baroque palace. Whatslooking.com - April 22, 2021. Careful planning means some were even selected to emphasise the red bricks of the Tudor courtyard! RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival Join us for a fun-filled celebration of late summer in the stunning setting of Hampton Court Palace. The Tulip Festival is running from 12th April to 3rd May 2021. And this year, its gardens are blooming with a seasonal favorite: tulips. ), There were also some darker purple colours, including one of my favourites I remember from Keukenhof, “Queen of the Night”. Tulip Festival 2021 at Hampton Court Palace. Ended up taking over 600 photos! By the time of our visit to the Hampton Court Tulip Festival, the palace gardens were a mass of colour and looked spectacular. ), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

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