We returned to Hampton Court to explore the grounds and the palace.
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The gardens were magnificient and these plants are part of the longest border in the world.
We spent some time relaxing in the Great Fountain Garden and watching the horsedrawn vehicles giving tours around the grounds.
This is the view across the well manicured Privy Garden which was restored in 1995 to its original 1702 design.
Hampton Court is famous for its variety of ornate brick chimneys.
This is the impressive sight that greets you when you walk into Clock Court.
In Henry VIII's apartments we were impressed by this enormous hammer beam roof.
In the room outside the King's bedchamber we spent a few minutes listening to this lute player and tried out some of the Tudor games.
We found the kitchens the most interesting rooms in the palace. It made clear how much food was consumed by the royal household. This is only one of seven rooms.
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