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Hampton Court Palace

During the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Cycling Time Trial will take place on the roads around the stunning Hampton Court Palace, formerly home to many famous monarchs.

Key facts

Sport: Road Cycling (Time Trial)
Location: Hampton Court is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south-west London.
New or existing: Existing, iconic location
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Number of events: 2

About Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace is one of London's royal palaces and has housed some of Britain's most famous kings and queens, the most well known being Henry VIII.

But Hampton Court has a rich sporting history too: The palace is home to the oldest surviving real tennis court in England, one of fewer than fifty real tennis courts in the world. There is also an 18-hole golf course in the palace grounds.
During the Games

During the London 2012 Olympic Games, Hampton Court will host the start and finish of the men's and women's Time Trials in the Road Cycling competition. Both the men's and women's Time Trials are free events.
After the Games

Hampton Court Palace will continue to be a major tourist attraction and home to a number of exhibitions.