Discover a winter wonderland with 100+ artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace
Discover a food lover's winter wonderland at this year's Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre. By popular demand, this much-loved event is back for two glittering weekends. There is no better way to kick off a festive season to remember!
Don't miss an unforgettable festive day out with your loved ones. Eat, shop and be merry at this spectacular palace. Visit on Friday 13 December and save on entry.
Included in your ticket, why not also explore the palace and find out more about Henry VIII, his wives and children.
Pre-book your tickets nowWhen
13-15 December 2024
10:00-17:00 (The palace closes at 16:00)Ticketing information
Members go free, pre-booking required. VIP upgrade available.
Entry to the Festive Fayre is included in your Hampton Court Palace admission ticket.
Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)
Buy Festive Fayre ticketsArtisan shopping
With a dazzling market featuring over 100 independent artisan producers, you’ll be sure to find the perfect Christmas gift for even the trickiest loved one.
What better setting for some leisurely shopping with friends and family than Henry VIII’s famous palace? You can even explore the exquisite palace decked in its Christmas finest.
Delicious food and drink
With everything from Christmas pudding to sausages, and brownies to churros, our hand-picked artisan producers and companies are guaranteed to delight even the most committed foodie. Sample street food or take a treat home to delight your family and friends.
Don’t forget to pick up a mulled wine and mince pie, the perfect partners for relaxing to your favourite Christmas tunes.
Upgrade to a VIP package
Treat yourself and loved ones to a touch of extra sparkle on the day with an exclusive VIP package.
Benefits:
- Access to an exclusive VIP lounge
- Complimentary goody bag
- Tea, coffee and soft drinks
- Complimentary breakfast parties
- Complimentary beer, wines and prosecco from 12:00 to 16:30.
A Festive Fayre ticket or Historic Royal Palaces membership is required in addition to the VIP upgrade.
Upgrade to VIP todayDiscover over 100 artisan producers
With an incredible range of artisan food, drink and shopping stands, there’s something for everyone to make for the perfect festive day out. You can check out the full vendor list, or discover a selection of highlights:
- Caru Spirits – producing a smooth British brandy liqueur with sweet aromas of branded raisins, vanilla and fresh orange
- Delicious Dauntsey – makers of delicious jars of jam, marmalade, chutney, pickle and relish from Wiltshire
- Gifts by Rubi-Adi – inspired by African, Caribbean, and British roots, each product is handwoven using naturally sustainable grass (straws) and dyed with natural dyes
- Historically Candles - home fragrances and candles using sustainable soy way created for historical escapism
- Laura Fisher – luxury British homeware and gifts, including candles, diffusers, soaps, cards and gift wrap
- Orcadia Fudge Company – discover delicious fudge in a wonderful range of flavours
- Robert Bakama Embroidery – transforming fabric into exquisite works of embroidered art
- Wild Chai – ayurvedic inspired tea crafted to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul
Discover a food lover's winter wonderland at this year's Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre, on 06-08 and 13-15 December. Members go free.
Merry music at the bandstand
Enjoy the festive atmosphere with wonderful live music playing at the bandstand from performers Santa Babies, Shane Sing Swings, Chris Weeks and John Clapper.
- 11.00 – 11.30: Santa Babies
- 12.00 – 12.30: Chris Weeks Swing (13 and 14th only), Shane Sing Swings (15th only)
- 13.00 – 13.30: Santa Babies
- 14.00 – 14.30: Chris Weeks Swing (13 and 14th only), Shane Sing Swings (15th only)
- 15.00 – 15.30: Santa Babies
- 16.00 – 16.30: Chris Weeks Swing (13 and 14th only), Shane Sing Swings (15th only)
Skate in style
Embrace the festive season with a visit to our ice rink, 22 November - 05 January. Glide gracefully around as you admire the Tudor palace.
Historic Royal Palaces members receive a 15% discount on ice-skating sessions held Monday to Friday. Valid until 13 December 2024. Find your discount code in your monthly e-newsletter.
Book your ticketsBite size carols
Make your day even more festive by joining the Hampton Court Palace choristers for bite-sized, family-friendly Christmas services in the famous Chapel Royal. Only on Saturday 14 December, come and sing your favourite carols at 11:00 and 13:00.
We went on the Shire Horses, ate incredible food and drinks, and the kids sat and had pizza and hot chocolate – it was a truly magical day.
Historic Royal Palaces member
Explore what's on
- Christmas
- Families
Christmas Festivities
Celebrate Christmas at Hampton Court Palace with historical Tudor cookery and festive music.
- Daily from 21 December 2024 to 05 January 2025 (Excluding 24-26 December)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace ice rink
Get your skates on and glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink this festive season.
- Daily until 05 January 2025 (excluding Christmas Day)
- 09:30-20:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket (palace admission not included)
- Families
- Events
Shire horse rides
Enjoy a shire horse carriage ride through Hampton Court Palace's gardens.
- 06-08 December and 13-15 December 2024
- 10:30 - 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Separate ticket
Browse more history and stories
The Field of Cloth of Gold
Henry VIII's historic meeting with his great rival François I in 1520 was a defining point in his reign
Life at the Tudor court
In the Tudor period, a monarch’s home was centre of the nation
Tudor food and eating
Royal food and table manners at the Tudor court
Shop online
Shop Christmas Decorations
Browse through our beautiful range of Christmas decorations, ornaments and baubles.
From £5.50
Shop Homewares
Explore our collection of stylish home accessories and furnishings, including cushions, tapestries, glassware and much more.
From £3.50
Henry VIII & His Wives Hanging Decoration
Henry VIII and his six wives feature in this splendid tree decoration set, a wonderful addition to a your Tudor Christmas.
£70.00