Your complete guide to living in Hampton Court

We explore Hampton Court Palace and the surrounding villages, take a look at the people who call it home and the properties bought and sold in the area.

The Three Communities Known As The Hamptons

Hampton, Hampton Wick and Hampton Hill are clustered around the edge of Bushy Park and each has its own distinguishing character.

Hampton village sits alongside the banks of the River Thames and is a small, fashionable hub of local shops, restaurants and professional services.

Separated from the rest of Hampton by Bushy Park, Hampton Wick is set on the banks of the River Thames on the south eastern corner of Teddington. Historically a ‘wick’ often referred to a harbour or trading place so considering its riverside location, it is highly likely that Hampton Wick was used to supply provisions to the original manor house of Hampton (which later evolved into Hampton Court Palace).

Hampton Hill is a bustling haven of boutique shops, restaurants, pubs, bars, a traditional 75 year old bakery and a fabulous City Farmers Market. Amenities also include the 197 seater Hampton Hill Theatre. There are also many highly-regarded state and private schools in the area including, Carlisle infants, Hampton Prep and Pre- Prep, Hampton Senior School and Lady Eleanor Holles School.

Did you know… Hampton Hill was the birthplace of Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May (Born 1947). He was educated at Hampton school.