Bring Your Own Picnic
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When
31 July and 14 August 2026
18:00 - 20:30Ticketing information
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Price: £5.00 for member adults, children part of a membership go free.
This is a members-only event for named Historic Royal Palaces members only. All attendees must hold a valid membership at the time of the event.
Tickets are limited and subject to availability. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Bring your own picnic to enjoy after hours in the Great Fountain Garden and the Wilderness at Hampton Court Palace.
Try delicious food from our street food vendors and indulge in Hackney Gelato from the ice cream cart, all with 10% off for members. Plus, try your hand at classic lawn games.
Relax in the Wilderness and Great Fountain Garden after-hours on this members-only evening.* Bring your own picnic to enjoy in the iconic gardens, and treat yourself to some mouth-watering food options with your 10% member discount.
Lay out your blanket or set up your chairs, and why not bring a few games to enjoy during a wonderful evening in these majestic surroundings. Take a peaceful stroll, spot wildlife in Home Park and on the Long Water, catch up with fellow members or simply sit and unwind.
Add a playful twist to your picnic and try your hand at classic lawn games like boules and ring toss, set up and ready to enjoy in the Great Fountain Garden. Enjoy a little friendly competition, big laughs, and unforgettable family moments in the sunshine
Delicious food
Make the most of your picnic evening with a delicious selection of food.
Treat yourself to a scoop of Hackney Gelato from the ice cream cart. If you're after something more filling, our street food vendors will be serving mouth-watering burgers and freshly made crêpes.
Members enjoy 10% off all food throughout the evening.
Further information
This exclusive event has a limited number of tickets so you can enjoy the tranquil gardens without the crowds.
Please help us to keep the gardens clean and take your rubbish with you at the end of the evening.
In the event of bad weather, we may have to cancel the picnic evening; refunds will not be available in this case.
*The Palace, cafes, Kitchen Garden, Privy Garden, the Maze and Magic Garden will be closed.
Very well organised with not too many people so you could really appreciate the gardens as the sun went down.
Historic Royal Palaces member
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