The Quadrangle, Hampton Court Palace
Engraving after the painting by William Westall, published 1819
The Royal Collection Trust

The Quadrangle at Hampton Court Palace, also known as Base Court, is the central courtyard that forms a focal point of the palace's original Tudor design. Built during the reign of Cardinal Wolsey in the early 16th century and later expanded by Henry VIII, it exemplifies the grandeur of Tudor architecture. The quadrangle was originally surrounded by lodgings for courtiers and visitors, with its distinctive Great Gatehouse featuring domed turrets and ornate brickwork. Once the largest courtyard in the palace, Base Court was designed to impress guests with its scale and opulence.