Christmas Festivities

Get into the festive spirit at Hampton Court Palace this Christmas. Savour historic Tudor cookery, revel in festive tunes from the past, and see if you can spot courtiers and guards from the Tudor court as they roam Henry VIII's famous palace.

Discover Tudor Christmas cookery

Be fascinated by Tudor Christmas cookery in Henry VIII's Kitchens. Watch our skilled Tudor cooks roast beef, and even try your hand as a 'turnbroche' roasting the meat while you cosy up by the fire. 

Hear festive music at the palace

Listen out for historical seasonal music and familiar Christmas favourites as you explore the palace. There's no better to get you and your family into the festive spirit!

Keep your eyes peeled for our musicians in various locations across the palace, including the Great Hall and the Guard Chamber in King William III's apartments.