Collection Details

Queen Mary II Exoticks Collection


Historic collection

Hampton Court Palace

Surrey

Description

Mary II (r1689-1694) had one of the largest private collections of plants in the world. She had plants imported from as far afield as the Mediterranean, Virginia, the Caribbean and Mauritius for display here at Hampton Court Palace.

Contact

Mr M Einchcomb

Address

Hampton Court Palace

East Molesey

Surrey

KT8 9AU

Telephone

020 3166 6487

E-mail

martin.einchcomb@hrp.org.uk

Website

hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/hampton-court-gardens/national-plant-collections/#gs.ncqpxa

Statistics

230 species
230 taxa

Opening Times

By appt only, see website or phone.

Entry

No charge to see collection.

Directions

Signposted from M3, M25 & A3.

  • Disabled access
  • Dogs Permitted On Leads
  • WC
  • Light Refreshments
  • Parking
Queen Mary II Exoticks Collection
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