Hampton Court Gardens
Hampton Court Palace is a spectacular former royal palace located in SW London, England. It features tours of the medieval kitchens, arranged the way they were during King Henry the VIII's time in the palace, and the various living quarters of the kings and queens who occupied the palace during its long history. The palace is upstream of Central London, and located right on the River Thames. It is a short walk from the train station and is easy to find. It is open to the public year round and is a major tourist attraction in England.
The gardens at Hampton Court are some of the best in the country. On a clear and sunny day, the gardens are full of sun worshippers and nature enthusiasts alike. The flower beds are well maintained and the variety of flora is dazzling. One can elect to visit just the gardens for a discounted ticket price, and it is well worth a second (or third) visit throughout the year as different flowers are blooming.
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Fountains...
There are several large fountains located throughout the gardens. They are very shallow and have a high spraying display which compliments the height of the trees throughout the gardens.While they look very refreshing, it is not a wise idea to go wading- either the garden attendants or the swans will stop you!
The Swans
The Gardens are home to more than just flowers!
There are a large number of swans who make their home in the various water features of the gardens, especially the fountains.They have no worries about food- many tourists delight in feeding the swans bread or crackers.
Not just flowers...
The gardens are so much more than just flowers- there are topiaries and manicured lawns, along with architectural features that take one's breathe away. The archway with the greenery is at least 35 feet tall and stretches the entire length of one of the side gardens. NEW Calendars
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Hampton Court Gardens 2008 Calendar
I have created a calendar to feature the beauty of the gardens at Hampton Court:
2009 Calendar Coming Soon!Recently I visited the United Kingdom and I made sure I returned to Hampton Court. I visited when I was much younger and the memories of the gardens stayed with me. I had to return in the late spring to see everything in bloom again.
I took about 500 pictures- everything from individual flowers to massive, all encompassing shots of entire gardens. The amount of time it must take the planners and gardeners for up keep of the plants and flowers is just staggering when you look at not just the number of plants, but also the precise way they are arranged.
This calendar features my favorite shots from all the gardens and includes some more detailed pictures and also larger scale shots of the gardens as a whole.
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http://www.lulu.com/content/838430
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This calendar features all original artwork from Hampton Court Gardens
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12 month calendar featuring the Hampton Court Gardens in the United Kingdom. ...
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Hampton Court Links
Want more information?
- Hampton Court Garden Calendar
- 12 month calendar featuring the Hampton Court Gardens in the United Kingdom.
- Wikipedia link
- The great Wiki has spoken...
- Historic Royal Palaces link
- Useful information if you are planning to visit!
- The Discerning Eye's Hampton Court link
- Some more details and photographs.
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Hampton Court Palace: The Official Guidebook
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Hampton Court: A Social and Architectural History
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The Tudor Kitchens (hampton court palace)
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The Gardens and Parks at Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace, (Ministry of Public Building and Works guide-book)
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UMT
Wow! The look of those gardens are breath-taking. I wonder the kind of camera you used for that, the pictures are so clear. Posted March 18, 2008 |
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alcohol_wins
Very nice squidooing. Posted August 22, 2007 |
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frances
But where's the maze? Posted June 24, 2007 |
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The_Bard
Thanks for joining the Tru-Travel Group. Posted June 21, 2007 |
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flowski
Hey Victoria, Posted June 14, 2007 |
