Hampton Court once had one of the most magnificent gardens i..
Added 2025-06-11 16:01:59 +0000 UTCHampton Court once had one of the most magnificent gardens in the whole of Europe. And rest assured: the 24 hectares, divided into 3 gardens, are still magnificent today!
The royal private garden to the south of the palace was restored in 1995 as a formal Baroque garden as it was in 1702. At the southern end, a richly crafted wrought iron fence runs along the winding banks of the Thames. There is also a so-called knot garden and a pond garden consisting of flower beds. This section is complemented by an orangery (now an exhibition room) and a greenhouse with a vine planted in 1769: 5 metres in circumference and branches up to 36.5 metres long. Wow 🤩. The largest vineyard in the world. On the banks of the Thames is the Banqueting House, an intimate dining room built in 1700 and painted inside.
The eastern garden was finally given its present form with lawns and clipped yews and hollies in the 19th century. At the northern end of Breite Weg, which runs along the castle façade, is the tennis court, which was laid out around 1620 and still serves as a sports facility today.
To the north of the castle in Tudor times was the large orchard and the tournament ground, which had five towers for spectators. The famous trapezoidal maze is the only surviving remnant of this garden. Around 800 metres of winding paths lead through the 1350 m² maze through two-metre-high yew hedges. The rest of the garden is now a meadow planted with trees. The former showground is now divided into smaller gardens, one of the spectator towers is still preserved and is located next to the garden restaurant.
To the east, in a loop of the Thames, the so-called deer park is home to a herd of fallow deer numbering around 270 animals.
For the flower lovers among you: In July, the largest annual flower show in the world has been held for 35 years: the week-long Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. An experience for sure! Enjoy the magnificent gardens! Kisses 😘
