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Palaces

Royal residences and aristocratic showpieces. Where power liked to be seen.

121 places in this category.

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Archbishop's Palace📷 5

Palaces · London

Archbishop's Palace

Archbishop's Palace — historic 14th-century and 16th-century building in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.

Grade I👶museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Arundel House📷 5

Palaces · London

Arundel House

Arundel House — London town-house located between the Strand and the River Thames, near St Clement Danes.

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Bridewell Palace📷 5

Palaces · London

Bridewell Palace

Bridewell Palace — former palace in the City of London, England; former prison.

👶nicholsonspubs.co.uk
Bushy House★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

Bushy House

Bushy House — former royal residence in Teddington in South West London.

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Croydon Palace📷 5

Palaces · London

Croydon Palace

Croydon Palace — historical residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Grade I👶excitingescapes.co.uk
Edward VIFlagship📷 5

Palaces · London

Edward VI

Edward VI — Public artwork (statue) by Thomas Cartwright.

👶florence-nightingale.co.uk
Guy the GorillaFlagship📷 5

Palaces · London

Guy the Gorilla

Guy the Gorilla — Public artwork (statue) by David Wynne.

👶atlasobscura.com
Hampton Court Palace★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace — historic royal palace in Richmond, Greater London.

👶hrp.org.uk
Kensington Palace★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace — royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK.

👶hrp.org.uk
Kew Palace★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

Kew Palace

Kew Palace — Grade I listed historic house museum in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom.

👶hrp.org.uk
King William III📷 5

Palaces · London

King William III

King William III — Public artwork (sculpture) by H. Bauke.

👶richardyounggallery.co.uk
Kings Langley Palace📷 5

Palaces · London

Kings Langley Palace

Kings Langley Palace — former 13th-century Royal Palace in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England, UK.

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Montagu House, Whitehall📷 5

Palaces · London

Montagu House, Whitehall

Montagu House, Whitehall — palace in the United Kingdom.

👶trafalgartheatre.com
Oatlands Palace📷 5

Palaces · London

Oatlands Palace

Oatlands Palace — former royal palace in Surrey, England, UK.

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Otford Castle📷 5

Palaces · London

Otford Castle

Otford Castle — palace in Kent, England, UK.

👶vinedigital.co.uk
Palace of Placentia★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

Palace of Placentia

Palace of Placentia — English royal palace at Greenwich.

👶ornc.org
Princess Diana📷 5

Palaces · London

Princess Diana

Princess Diana — Public artwork (statue) by Ian Rank-Broadley.

👶richardyounggallery.co.uk
Pyrgo Park📷 5

Palaces · London

Pyrgo Park

Pyrgo Park — park on the site of an ancient royal palace.

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Queen's House📷 5

Palaces · London

Queen's House

Queen's House — historic house museum in London, UK.

👶nmm.ac.uk
Richmond Palace★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

Richmond Palace

Richmond Palace — former royal residence in London, England, UK.

Grade I👶turks.co.uk
Savoy Palace📷 5

Palaces · London

Savoy Palace

Savoy Palace — the residence of John of Gaunt until it was destroyed in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.

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St James's Palace★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

St James's Palace

St James's Palace — royal palace in London.

Grade I👶royal.uk
The Crystal Palace📷 5

Palaces · London

The Crystal Palace

The Crystal Palace — former building originally in Hyde Park, London, 1854 relocated to Bromley, South London.

👶cpsubway.org.uk
Sandy Lodge Road, Moor Park - geograph.org.uk - 7408219📷 5

Palaces · London

The More

The More — 16th century palace in Batchworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK.

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The Waterloo Vase📷 5

Palaces · London

The Waterloo Vase

The Waterloo Vase — Public artwork (sculpture) by Richard Westmacott.

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Theobalds House★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

Theobalds House

Theobalds House — ruined stately home and palace near Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, England, UK.

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Winchester Palace📷 5

Palaces · London

Winchester Palace

Winchester Palace — twelfth-century palace in London.

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Crystal Palace Transmitter - geograph.org.uk - 3424826📷 5

Palaces · London

Crystal Palace Subway

Crystal Palace Subway — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶cpsubway.org.uk
Jake Bugg, Alexandra Palace, London (14979109674)★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · London

Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶alexandrapalace.com
Eltham Palace - geograph.org.uk - 7508594📷 5

Palaces · London

Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶english-heritage.org.uk
Near Nonsuch Palace - geograph.org.uk - 2871343📷 5

Palaces · London

Site of Nonsuch Palace

Site of Nonsuch Palace — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶eehe.org.uk
"Old Palace" public house and restaurant, King's Langley - geograph.org.uk - 5707271📷 5

Palaces · London

Plantagenate Royal Palace (site of)

Plantagenate Royal Palace (site of) — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Remains of Theobalds Palace, Cedars Park, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire - geograph.org.uk - 2819206📷 5

Palaces · London

Site of Royal Palace

Site of Royal Palace — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Statue of General Gordon, Embankment Gardens 1965 - geograph.org.uk - 4884653📷 5

Palaces · London

Former Whitehall Palace Steps

Former Whitehall Palace Steps — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶thetattershallcastle.co.uk
Parade of Shops, Otford - geograph.org.uk - 243470📷 5

Palaces · London

Walls (remains) of Otford Palace

Walls (remains) of Otford Palace — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶vinedigital.co.uk
Foundations, Nonsuch Park - geograph.org.uk - 2870639📷 5

Palaces · London

Nonsuch Palace Banqueting Hall

Nonsuch Palace Banqueting Hall — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶eehe.org.uk
Sandy Lodge Road, Moor Park - geograph.org.uk - 7408219📷 5

Palaces · London

The More Palace (site of)

The More Palace (site of) — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Crystal Palace Park , sphinx - geograph.org.uk - 8093384📷 5

Palaces · London

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶cpsubway.org.uk
Crystal Palace Tower - geograph.org.uk - 3756431📷 5

Palaces · London

Crystal Palace Aquarium

Crystal Palace Aquarium — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶cpsubway.org.uk
The Bishop's Palace, Shoreham - geograph.org.uk - 3168445📷 5

Palaces · London

Otford Palace

Otford Palace — a palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶vinedigital.co.uk
Fulham Palace 01Flagship📷 5

Palaces · London

Fulham Palace

Fulham Palace — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶fulhampalace.org
Ely Cathedral, west front - geograph.org.uk - 2349602Flagship📷 5

Palaces · London

Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)

Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School) — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶stainedglassmuseum.com
Not closed by Health ^ Safety Law - geograph.org.uk - 3073722📷 5

Palaces · London

Screen and walls in Privy Garden, Hampton Court Palace

Screen and walls in Privy Garden, Hampton Court Palace — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Cacti in Kew Gardens Tropical Nursery - geograph.org.uk - 3213425📷 5

Palaces · London

Kew Palace Flats

Kew Palace Flats — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶hrp.org.uk
London, Big Ben and ornate ironwork - geograph.org.uk - 2510311📷 5

Palaces · London

Gates, Railings, Gate Piers To New Palace Yard, Houses Of Parliament

Gates, Railings, Gate Piers To New Palace Yard, Houses Of Parliament — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Buckingham Palace - geograph.org.uk - 2476049📷 5

Palaces · London

North Screen To Buckingham Palace Forecourt With Gateway To Gardens

North Screen To Buckingham Palace Forecourt With Gateway To Gardens — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Crystal Palace station, platforms 1 and 2 - geograph.org.uk - 900586📷 5

Palaces · London

Crystal Palace railway station

Crystal Palace railway station — a Grade II*-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶nationalrail.co.uk
The Crown, at the junction of Brewer Street and Lower James Street - geograph.org.uk - 578082📷 5

Palaces · London

Regent Palace Hotel

Regent Palace Hotel — a Grade II*-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶brasseriezedel.com
Kensington Palace Gardens, W8 - geograph.org.uk - 849726📷 5

Palaces · London

13 Kensington Palace Gardens

13 Kensington Palace Gardens — a Grade II*-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶japanesescreens.com
Remains of the Bishop's Palace at Halling - geograph.org.uk - 3618202📷 5

Palaces · London

Bishop's palace at Halling

Bishop's palace at Halling — a Grade II*-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Terraces, Crystal Palace Park - geograph.org.uk - 7661841📷 5

Palaces · London

Crystal Palace School

Crystal Palace School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

👶cpsubway.org.uk
Bishop's Waltham Palace📷 5

Palaces · South East England

Bishop's Waltham Palace

Bishop's Waltham Palace — palace ruins in England.

👶bishopswaltham.net
Royal Pavilion★ Iconic📷 5

Palaces · South East England

Royal Pavilion

Royal Pavilion — former royal residence located in Brighton, England, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶brightonmuseums.org.uk
Windsor Castle📷 5

Castles · South East England

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle — royal residence at Windsor in Berkshire, England, UK.

👶rct.uk
Earthworks of Kings Court Palace - geograph.org.uk - 7996734📷 5

Palaces · South East England

Kings Court Palace

Kings Court Palace — a palace in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Windows in the church in Kings Somborne - geograph.org.uk - 2082986📷 5

Palaces · South East England

John of Gaunt Palace Ruins

John of Gaunt Palace Ruins — a palace in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶historicengland.org.uk
Beaulieu Village - geograph.org.uk - 332483Flagship📷 5

Palaces · South East England

Beaulieu Palace House

Beaulieu Palace House — a Grade I-listed palace in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶beaulieu.co.uk
Bishop's Palace, Wells (6) - geograph.org.uk - 6330138📷 5

Palaces · South West England

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens — a Grade I-listed palace in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
The west facade of Bishop's Court - geograph.org.uk - 5478628📷 4

Palaces · South West England

Bishop's Court, Devon

Bishop's Court, Devon — a Grade I-listed palace in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Public fountain - geograph.org.uk - 2799880📷 4

Palaces · South West England

Palace Hotel, Bristol

Palace Hotel, Bristol — a Grade II*-listed palace in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free👶icvl.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

How many palaces are in this guide?
We currently list 121 palaces across the United Kingdom — every entry sourced from Wikipedia, Wikidata or OpenStreetMap and validated against our schema.
Are these places free to visit?
Many places in the guide are free to enter — almost every national museum, every public park and garden, every parish church and cathedral. Castles, historic houses and theme parks usually charge admission; National Trust and English Heritage members visit those properties free.
Where does the data come from?
Every entry is built from open data: OpenStreetMap (locations, tags, opening hours), Wikipedia (descriptions), Wikidata (structured facts and operator information), Wikimedia Commons (images), ONS open data (population). The site never makes runtime API calls — everything is fetched at build time and committed.
How often is this updated?
A weekly automated job re-fetches the upstream sources and rebuilds the site. Manual editorial corrections are applied as overlays on top of the open data.