The Jubilee Fountain is a simple but striking design, consisting of five jets of water to mark each decade of The Queen’s reign, arising out of the easternmost end of the Long Water canal. The largest of the jets, at nearly 100 feet in height, will sit between four supporting 30-foot jets as a splendid addition to the Hampton Court Palace gardens.
The Long Water canal was created in 1660 as part of the preparations by King Charles II for the arrival of his bride, Catherine of Braganza. It was meant as a ceremonial canal upon which the new Queen would arrive in a long procession to meet her future husband. The Long Water canal ends within the East Front Gardens of Hampton Court Palace, an area originally known as the Great Fountain Garden because it contained no less than 13 ornamental fountains.
Hampton Court Palace was home to some of Britain’s most famous kings and queens and the setting for many great events during nearly 500 years of royal history. From the west Hampton Court Palace is a red brick Tudor palace of Henry VIII (1509-1547); from the east, the stately Baroque façade was designed by Sir Christopher Wren for William III (1689-1702).
The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with great works of art and reflect the different tastes of the royal residents. Situated beside the Thames River, Hampton Court Palace has over 600 acres of parkland, including 60 acres of formal gardens with fountains, ponds and an elaborate privy garden restored six years ago. Britain’s oldest maze is still a delight for adults and children alike.
DIRECTIONS: Train from Waterloo direct to Hampton Court takes 32 minutes. Exit junctions 10 and 12 on the M25. Underground District line to Wimbledon and main line to Hampton Court.
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Hours of Operation
March 25 – October 27
Opening Times
Mondays 10:15 a.m., Last Admission 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Sunday 9:30 a.m., Last Admission 6:00 p.m.
October 28 – March 24
Opening Times, Mondays 10:15 a.m., Last Admission 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Sunday 9:30 a.m., Last Admission 4:30 p.m.
