Christmas is a magical time and there is no better place to celebrate the festive season than at Hampton Court Palace. For centuries, Hampton Court Palace has played host to galas, banquets and historic meetings with the likes of Henry VIII and William III gracing the venue and dazzling courtiers. In modern times, the venue is a stunning space for celebrations with guests wowed by the stately rooms, grand staircases, cobbled courtyards and beautiful gardens.
At Christmas, the Palace venue provides a quintessential setting and a captivating atmosphere. There are 14 different event spaces available for hire so whether your looking for an intimate spot to get in the festive spirit or a magnificent venue for a grand Christmas gathering, Hampton Court Palace and its events team will be able to accommodate.
The Great Hall is a picture perfect setting. It is England's last and greatest medieval hall where long banquet tables can be decorated specially for your event. The Hall has great acoustics and is the perfect location for entertainment or for speeches. The Queen's Drawing Room is a very lavish space, decorated with the paintings of Antonio Verrio. Overlooking the East Front and Great Fountain Garden, this room provides stunning views of both inside and outside.
If you're after an even better view of the gardens, than the Garden Room is the one for you. A beautiful wall of French doors can open out into the private walled garden so guests can get some fresh air and enjoy the views.
With the smallest room providing a seated capacity of 40 and the largest going up to 270, there really is a space for every event in your festive calendar. Facilities at Hampton Court Palace include parking on site, disabled access, areas for dance floors and AV equipment.