Over hundreds of years, the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace have provided the backdrop to glittering banquets, fabulous celebrations and splendid royal weddings. Today a newly-launched suite of brochures inspires clients looking for unique venues for their own prestigious events, giving a new flavour of each palace plus information about Weddings and Meetings and Conferences. Each of the eight new brochures features stunning photography and detailed information about capacity and locations.

Each palace has its own personality, style and wealth of stories that will transform any occasion from the impressive to the unforgettable. Where else but in one of the five palaces could your guests be entertained by a Yeoman Warder, or enjoy a private guided tour of sumptuous state apartments, or dine where Her Majesty The Queen enjoyed her 80th birthday party in 2006?

The Tower of London – ancient, powerful, intriguing
For over 900 years the Tower of London has dominated the City of London, and remains one of the capital’s most prominent landmarks and a world-famous British icon. With everything from state-of-the-art conferencing facilities to unique spaces for intimate dinners, impress your guests with this ancient setting and entertain them pre-dinner with a private view of the Crown Jewels, or a special Yeoman Warder Tour.

Hampton Court Palace – romantic, flamboyant, majestic
The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed in grand style after acquiring it from Cardinal Wolsey in the 1520s. Today there is a stunning selection of rooms offering a fascinating spectrum of styles and sizes for all occasions.

Banqueting House – dramatic, revolutionary, exuberant
Intended for the splendour and exuberance of court masques, the Banqueting House is probably most famous for one real life drama: the execution of Charles I which took place here in 1649. A flexible venue, over 375 guests can dine in comfort at the Banqueting House, or enjoy a fashion show, cocktail reception or concert. Today the Undercroft can be used as a grand reception area for pre-dinner drinks or as an intimate venue in its own right.

Kensington Palace – feminine, stylish and fashionable
The feminine influence of generations of royal women have shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens. Today the palace offers a unique selection of rooms available for formal dinners, receptions and weddings, ranging from the opulent Red Saloon, rich and luxurious, to the airy elegance of the famous Orangery.

Kew Palace – intimate, domestic and intense
This most intimate of the five royal palaces has been extensively conserved over the past ten years and the lower floors re-created as they would have looked between 1818 and 1901, when the palace was used by George III and members of his family. During the summer months (April to September) George III’s Dining Room is available for intimate dinner parties of up to 24 seated guests or 40 for receptions in the Queen’s Garden.

To request copies of the brochures, please email events@hrp.org.uk or contact the events team at a specific palace:

Tower of London  020 3166 6226
Hampton Court Palace 020 3166 6507/06/05
Kensington Palace  020 3166 6115  
Banqueting House  020 3166 6150/51/52/53
Kew Palace   020 3166 6115

Corporate Gift Ideas
If you are looking for an unusual and unique gift for your guests, may we suggest that you look to Historic Royal Palaces for inspiration. Our collection of corporate gifts shows skilled craftsmanship, interesting historical detail and the association with all our palaces.
We have beautifully written and illustrated books, exquisite crystal glass and silverware, stylish tableware and sumptuous chocolates and confectionary, among many other treats, all inspired by the history of the five palaces. Many of these items are presented in gift boxes and can be personalised with your company name.

Please contact us if you would like to be sent our corporate gift brochure. If you would like to chat to one of our team about making the right choice, including personalising your corporate gifts, we will be happy to advise you.

Corporate Gifts Department, tel 0870 757 7466, email corpgifts@hrp.org.uk or visit our online shop at www.historicroyalpalaces.com