The gardens comprise 60 acres of formal gardens + 750 acres of parkland and were started under Cardinal Wolsey and Henry VIII in the early 16th century.

Redesigned by successive monarchs, notably William III and Mary II in the late 17th century, with input from Sir Christopher Wren and royal gardeners.

The garden designs are a mix of Tudor knot gardens, Baroque symmetry, and picturesque wilderness.

Tudor era gardens are traditionally enclosed, geometric knot gardens symbolising order and control.

Baroque symmetry typically contain grand axial vistas, water features, and symmetry to rival Versailles.

Georgian & Victorian gardens comprise more naturalistic plantings, specimen trees, and ornamental lawns.

References

• 1. Historic Royal Palaces: Hampton Court Gardens

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