Magic Garden, Hampton Court
Explore the secret grotto at Hampton Court's Magic Garden. The playground, which is located within Henry VIII's former tiltyard, provides a unique way to learn about the history of Hampton Court Palace. Hampton Court Palace is a royal site with a Grade I listing. It was built in 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Henry VIII's chief minister, and is one of the king's two surviving palaces.
The gardens embrace the palace's rich historical, mythical, and cultural legacy. To begin, children enter through a maze-like passageway of mysterious topiary. They are then transported to the lair of mythical beasts. There are King and Queen towers that provide an excellent view of the area.
The playground's crowning "jewel" is a 25-foot-long dragon. It is dozing off in a massive sandpit. The dragon threatens to awaken and breathe fire every hour when the palace strikes. A café is located a few meters from the dragon, where you can order ice cream for your children to cool off.
Google rating: 4.7/5.0
Location: Wilderness Cottage, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU
Opening times: 10am to 5.30pm
Contact: +44 333 320 6000
Website: hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/the-magic-garden/
