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Historic Royal Palaces is taking part in Top Lots, a unique online auction of experiences at heritage sites across the United Kingdom, in partnership with ebay. From 15 May - 15 June, you'll have the chance to bid for special, unique experiences. See below for the lots within the Richmond Borough. Good luck! Tour of the gardens at Hampton Court Palace Open for bidding: 21- 31 May Hampton Court Palace possesses the most spectacular formal gardens in the UK. From the stunning design of the Privy Garden to the tranquillity of the Wilderness, the gardens are an endless source of inspiration for visitors and gardeners alike. Henry VIII was responsible for setting out the structure of the gardens, very much as they remain today: a privy garden, hunting park, pleasure grounds and tiltyard. The Privy Garden was also adapted by William III and restored as a great baroque landscape. This is a unique opportunity to explore the gardens' five-hundred year history on an exclusive private tour with senior palace gardeners. See how master gardeners care for the Great Vine and famous rose gardens and how they replant fragile exotic plants. Roof top tour at Hampton Court Palace Open for bidding: 19 - 29 May Hampton Court Palace is the most majestic and magnificent palace in Britain. Its fantastic chimneys, gatehouses and buildings create an iconic and captivating skyline. From your rooftop vantage point you'll also get a close-up view of the stunning animal statues and stained glass windows of the Great Hall. There is no better way to enjoy the spectacle of Hampton Court than from its roofs. An expert curator will guide you through the winding walkways, explaining the fascinating tale of the Palace's development as you go. You'll see the some of the finest Tudor architecture in Britain closer than ever before, and take in wonderful views of the stunning Privy Gardens, the Long Water, the Thames and the rest of the Palace. A personal tour of Kew Palace Explore the intimate family home of George III. See the atmospheric attics with their mysterious ‘witch marks' and find out that there's more to know about this fascinating King than his ‘madness'. Further information Organised to generate vital new funds for the participating arts and heritage organisations, TopLots is run in partnership between eBay, the Association for Independent Museums and UK heritage fundraising specialists, Development Partners, working closely with VisitBritain and EnjoyEngland. All proceeds from this auction will be used to support not-for-profit UK arts and heritage organisations, split between the organisation providing the lot (80%) and the Association of Independent Museums (20%). Courtesy of: www.hrp.org.uk |
