i Palaces in United Kingdom
Royal and imperial palaces with their halls, treasures and gardens.
United Kingdom has 22 palaces on our list, mostly in England and Scotland. Best months: June–August.
Palaces in United Kingdom
i Windsor Castle
Historic castle, royal residence at Windsor in Berkshire, England, UK
i Kensington Palace
Royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK
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i Hampton Court Palace
Historic royal palace in Richmond, Greater London
i The Crystal Palace
Former building originally in Hyde Park, London, 1854 relocated to Bromley, South London
i Palace of Whitehall
Former building in the City of Westminster, London
i Holyrood Palace
Official residence of the British monarch in Scotland
i Royal Pavilion
Former royal residence located in Brighton, England, United Kingdom
i Lambeth Palace
Official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury
i Queen's House
Historic house museum in London, UK
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i Kew Palace
Grade I listed historic house museum in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom
i Palace of Placentia
English royal palace at Greenwich
i Richmond Palace
Former royal residence in London, England, UK
i Bridewell Palace
Former palace in the City of London, England; former prison
i Scone Palace
Castle owned by the Earl of Mansfield in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
i Beaumont Palace
Former palace in Oxford, England
i Savoy Palace
The residence of John of Gaunt until it was destroyed in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381
i Dalkeith Palace
Historic house in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
i Oatlands Palace
Former royal palace in Surrey, England, UK
i Bushy House
Former royal residence in Teddington in South West London
i Otford Castle
Palace in Kent, England, UK
i Arundel House
London town-house located between the Strand and the River Thames, near St Clement Danes
i Theobalds House
Ruined stately home and palace near Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, England, UK
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Frequently asked questions
How many palaces are there in United Kingdom?
Atlas of Seasons lists 22 notable palaces in United Kingdom.
What are the best palaces in United Kingdom?
The best-known are Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace, and Hampton Court Palace.
When is the best time for palaces in United Kingdom?
June–August.