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Large-scale events

Big days out at Hampton Court Palace

Make it a day to remember at Hampton Court

Set within 750 acres of historic parkland and 60 acres of magnificent formal gardens, Hampton Court Palace offers an extraordinary setting just moments from London. Available for exclusive hire, this iconic royal residence provides a spectacular backdrop for large-scale corporate events, luxury celebrations and truly unforgettable experiences.

From atmospheric courtyards and grand historic interiors to expansive lawns framed by breathtaking views of the Palace, Hampton Court offers a remarkable collection of indoor and outdoor spaces to bring ambitious event concepts to life. Whether hosting a high-profile reception, a large-scale celebration or a bespoke multi-day production, the Palace delivers a unique combination of prestige, flexibility and scale.

Designated marquee locations and temporary structure options allow for tailored event builds, creating seamless guest experiences throughout the year. With the capacity to accommodate multi-day complex productions while offering the exclusivity and grandeur of one of Britain's most celebrated historic venues, Hampton Court Palace is the perfect stage for events that leave a lasting impression

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Home Park Estate

Home Park Estate offers one of London's most distinctive outdoor event venues. Combining sweeping parkland, royal heritage and exceptional flexibility, the estate provides a spectacular setting for large-scale events, corporate gatherings and bespoke outdoor experiences.

With expansive open spaces, mature landscapes and panoramic views, Home Park Estate is designed to accommodate a wide range of event formats, from exclusive hospitality events and corporate away days to large-scale festivals, concerts, brand activations and multi-day productions. Its versatile event spaces can be tailored to suit ambitious concepts, offering the freedom to create impactful experiences on a remarkable scale. Whether hosting thousands of guests or creating a unique outdoor experience, Home Park Estate provides an unforgettable backdrop where exceptional events come to life.

Drone footage over Home Park Estate and East Front showing the RHS Garden Festival setup. Large and small marquees can be seen as well as the temporary walkway bridges over Long Water. In the background of this shot are the East Front gardens and façade of the Palace.

Capacity

  • Up to 15,000 visitors for day festivals 

Marquee Sites

Large glass marquee setup in the centre of the East Front gardens. You can see the bright blue carpet inside the marquee and blue origin space pod. Outside the marquee is a small plane.

Capacity

  • Up to 3,300 guests for a standing reception

  • Up to 1,650 guests for dining

  • Up to 1000 guests for dining and dancing

Availability

  • Available for evening hire from January until mid-May and from mid-July until December.

East Front Garden

Set against the iconic backdrop of Hampton Court Palace, the East Front Garden is a prestigious marquee hire venue near London, offering a spectacular setting for corporate events, summer parties, private celebrations, gala dinners and exclusive receptions.

With flexible layouts for both intimate gatherings and large-scale occasions, the space can accommodate bespoke marquee structures tailored to your event requirements. Surrounded by beautifully maintained formal gardens, famously showcased on period dramas such as Bridgerton and Wolf Hall.

This versatile outdoor venue combines royal heritage with the flexibility to create memorable guest experiences, from luxury private parties and corporate hospitality to high-profile events and celebrations.

20th Century Gardens

Hidden within Hampton Court Palace's 60 acres of formal gardens, the 20th Century Garden is a secluded marquee site offering an elegant and versatile setting for outdoor events. Surrounded by ornamental trees and landscaped greenery, this unique garden space combines privacy, natural beauty and the prestige of a royal palace location.

Ideal for marquee hire near London, the 20th Century Garden provides a flexible backdrop for summer parties, corporate events, family fun days, drinks receptions and exclusive celebrations. Whether hosting a bespoke garden party or a large-scale outdoor gathering, the space can accommodate tailored marquee structures and event builds to suit your vision.

 

Capacity

  • Up to 350 guests

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Drone video over 20th Century Gardens in the day shpowig the scale of the space

Capacity

  • Up to 350 guests

Availability

  • Available for daytime and evening hire from January until May and from mid-July until December.

Fountain Court

Steeped in royal history and surrounded by Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent Baroque architecture, Fountain Court offers a unique setting for private celebrations, corporate receptions and exclusive events. Centred around its striking fountain and historic cloisters, this elegant courtyard creates an unforgettable backdrop for standing receptions, dinner dances and evening entertainment.

 Ideal for clients seeking a distinctive event venue near London, Fountain Court combines architectural grandeur with flexible event layouts, allowing guests to move seamlessly between the intimate covered walkways and the impressive open-air courtyard

Orange, red and yellow tulips surrounding the fountain in the centre of the courtyard

Capacity

  • Up to 1,200 guests for a standing reception

  • Up to 600 guests for dining

  • Up to 360 guests for dining and dancing

Availability

  • Available for evening hire from January until mid-May and from late July until December.

Large scale events Hampton Court currently hosts

Concours of Elegance

For over a decade, Concours of Elegance has chosen Hampton Court Palace as the setting for one of the world's leading luxury automotive events. Welcoming thousands of visitors over three days, the event showcases an unrivalled collection of rare and prestigious vehicles within the historic grounds of the Palace.

The event's exclusive use of the gardens and outdoor event spaces highlights Hampton Court Palace's ability to accommodate large-scale public events, premium hospitality experiences and complex outdoor productions. Combining royal heritage, expansive grounds and a highly accessible location near London, Hampton Court Palace provides the perfect backdrop for an event of international significance.

 

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The 13th annual Concours of Elegance, hosted at Hampton Court Palace, and presented by A. Lange & Söhne, was a celebration of automotive design, craftsmanship, innovation and engineering. 60 of the world's finest cars took their place within the glorious Fountain Gardens of the Palace, joined by a number of other features and classes, including the 30UNDER30, Levitt Concours, Junior Concours and a number of car club displays.

Great Fountain Garden showing groups of visitors enjoying picnics on the grass in front of the East Front.

Food Festival

Hampton Court Palace Food Festival transforms the Palace gardens into a vibrant celebration of food, drink and entertainment each summer bank holiday weekend. Welcoming thousands of visitors and more than 150 artisan producers, street food vendors and drinks brands, the event highlights Hampton Court Palace's ability to host successful large-scale public events in an iconic and historic setting.

Hampton Court Palace Festival

Hampton Court Palace Festival is one of the UK's most distinctive live music events, welcoming thousands of guests each summer to enjoy world-class performances within the spectacular grounds of Hampton Court Palace. Staged in the historic Tudor Courtyard in the very heart of the Palace, the festival combines an intimate concert experience with the grandeur of one of Britain's most iconic royal residences.

 Accommodating audiences of up to 3,000 guests per evening, the festival showcases Hampton Court Palace's ability to host large-scale outdoor events while delivering exceptional guest experiences. 

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Highlights from the 2025 concert series at Hampton Court Palace Festival.

Approved suppliers

Over the years, we’ve worked with some of the best caterers, florists, entertainers and production specialists in the industry.

Whether it’s dinner for two or a large-scale festival, our approved suppliers will work with you deliver an unforgettable experience for your guests.

Contact Us

If you would like to hire Hampton Court Palace for your private event please call our team on +44 (0)20 8132 9679 to discuss your requirements.

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Please take a look at our 2026-2027 brochure, which has all the information on our venue spaces and hire fees.