Historic Hampton Court

Being a fan of all things Tudor, a trip to Hampton Court was a must before we left.

This was one of the many castles various Monarchs escaped to when Plague outbreaks would occur. Cardinal Wolsey built the castle but when he got on King Henry VIII's (the one who be-headed Anne Boleyn) bad side when he requested a divorce, Henry took the castle for his own, and Henry's wife Catherine Howard still haunts the castle to this day. Various monarchs occupied the castle since then including William and Mary, each one adding a new layer of architecture leaving it looking a bit of a jumbled mess all together, but one beautiful on it's own. It also has tremendous gardens including a maze.

We Spotted King Henry On the Grounds

Preparing the King's Feast

Fun in the Maze