Experience the magic of Hampton Court Palace at Christmas
Festive fun at the palace
Step into the festive spirit at Hampton Court Palace.
Enjoy delicious treats and artisan gifts as the palace at the Festive Fayre, and have fun on the ice with our biggest ever ice rink.
What's on this Christmas
Celebrate the festive season during the Christmas and New Year period
- Families
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace ice rink
Get your skates on and glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink this festive season.
- Daily 17 November 2023 - 07 January 2024 (excluding Christmas Day)
- 10:00-21:00 (20:00 last skate)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
Shop bespoke handmade gifts in a unique festive setting.
- 08-10 December 2023
- 10:00-18:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
- Christmas
- Families
Christmas Festivities
Celebrate Christmas at Hampton Court Palace with historical Tudor cookery and music.
- 08-10 December, daily from 16 December - 01 January 2024 (Excluding 24-26 December)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- Things to see
- Families
Shire horse rides
Enjoy a festive shire horse carriage ride through Hampton Court Palace's gardens.
- 01-03 and 08-10 December 2023
- Rides run from 11:00 - 16:15
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket
Gift Membership
Turn the past into your present with gift membership.
Buy tickets online
Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens this winter at Hampton Court Palace (members go free).
Shop online
Shop Christmas collection
Make the festive season one to cherish and remember with our selection of wonderful history-inspired gifts, tree decorations and delicious food and drink.
From £2.50
Shop Christmas tree decorations
Browse through our beautiful range of Christmas decorations, ornaments and baubles.
From £6.00
Shop Children's Toys
Discover our range of traditional toys and games inspired by Historic Royal Palaces. Bring history to life with our fun selection of toys and games inspired by our British heritage.
From £4.00