A house of two parts: Tudor charm and chimneys at the front dating back to the 16th C, backed up by a whole baroque wing built & finished by William & Mary at the end of the 17th C.
Royal Palaces know how to offer a full day out while trying to sell as much as possible along the way (there’s as many shops as toilet blocks). Scathing criticism aside, it would be easy to stay here all day.
Having cycled to Hampton Court (I recommend the riverside route from Kingston) I was impressed to find a locker room and buggy store. I was able to free myself of carting my panniers and helmet around. There’s also a play room and lots of areas in which to picnic. “Impressive start