Henry VIII lived in many residences across England, particularly around London. His key residences included:
- Greenwich Palace in Greenwich: Henry was born here and used it as a principal residence for many years. It had large grounds and was close to the River Thames and shipyards.
- Palace of Whitehall in Westminster: After acquiring the palace from Cardinal Wolsey in 1530, Henry made it his main London residence. He died here in 1547.
- Hampton Court Palace in Richmond upon Thames: Acquired from Wolsey in 1529, Henry transformed it into his favorite lavish palace with grand halls, a chapel, and the largest Tudor kitchen.
- Tower of London: Used both as a royal residence and prison for some of his wives.
- Eltham Palace: A childhood residence and early royal home for Henry.
- Bridewell Palace: A palace he acquired and converted into his residence in London after a fire at Westminster in 1512.
- St James's Palace: Built by Henry as a secondary smaller royal residence and hunting lodge.
Overall, by the end of his reign, Henry VIII had more than 50 houses and palaces across England, including the above major ones where he spent considerable time and undertook renovations or expansions.
