Luggage storageHampton Court Palace

Luggage storage near Hampton Court Palace

The nearest Stasher point is about a 6-minute walk from the Hampton Court Palace entrance. A local shop is under 500 m away. You book a spot near Hampton Court Palace online with a trusted local shop, hotel, or self-service smart locker. Your luggage is kept safely out of sight until you collect it.

Hampton Court Palace bag policy and onsite lockers

Visitors are prohibited from bringing large luggage, suitcases or rolling bags inside Hampton Court Palace. Due to limited space, the venue does not accept large suitcases for storage anywhere on site. The palace provides self-service left-luggage lockers only for small hand baggage and rucksacks. These are located in the Buggy Store off Clock Court. You will need a £1.00 coin deposit to use them. The lockers are accessible daily during opening hours from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Security checks are mandatory at the entrance. Admission to Hampton Court Palace is granted on the condition that visitors agree to a bag or security search. There is no clear-bag rule in place for general entry or events, but staff will inspect all items. In contrast to the strict onsite ban on large bags, Stasher has no bag size or weight limits.

Arriving by train or bus: Directions to the entrance

Trains from London Waterloo take 35 minutes to reach Hampton Court Station. The platforms are a 4 to 5-minute walk from the palace entrance. Bus routes provide an even closer approach. Hampton Court Palace Stop F is located less than a 1-minute walk from the pedestrian gates.

Planning your visit: Opening times and duration

Historic Royal Palaces recommends setting aside at least three hours to fully experience the palace, maze, and gardens. Adding a buffer to this window provides a practical timeframe for your luggage storage in Hampton Court Palace. Entry requires a pre-booked, timed ticket for a specific arrival slot. During the summer season, the site opens daily from 10:00 to 17:30. Last entry is permitted at 16:30. The estate closes annually to all visitors on December 24, 25, and 26.

Storage for Hampton Court Palace festivals

During the Hampton Court Palace Festival, security enforces a strict entry rule for the main concert auditorium. Visitors cannot bring in hampers, large items, or bags of any kind. Finding somewhere to store your bags off-site is essential before joining the crowd for a performance.

The palace grounds host other major multi-day events throughout the late summer. The Hampton Court Palace Food Festival is scheduled to run from August 29 to August 31, 2026. Shortly after, the Concours of Elegance automotive festival takes place from September 4 to September 6, 2026. Leaving bulky items behind ensures smooth entry to these busy public programmes.