Hampton Court Palace

We headed out of the big smoke on Saturday, for a change of scenery with a dash of history thrown in for good measure.

We got on a train to Hampton Court Palace, the royal palace home of Henry VIII! Built in the 16th century, it was a great opportunity for me to see some REAL history. A wonderous place to explore, with enormous ornate rooms for the king, queen and nobles, and unpleasant and dirty kitchens and serving areas for the servants.

We got lost in the world-famous Hampton Court Palace Hedge Maze, planted in 1689, made our aquaintance with the ghost of Jane Seymour, and wandered the amazing grounds of the palace (although locked out of one area!!!)

The day ended relaxing in the rose garden, taking in a lovely sunny english afternoon.

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