Christmas

Enjoy a sparkling day out this festive season

Magical fun at the palace

Step into the Christmas spirit at Hampton Court Palace.

Enjoy delicious treats and artisan gifts in the palace gardens with the Festive Fayre, have fun skating at the Ice Rink, let imaginations run wild in the Magic Garden and get into the festive spirit with seasonal tunes in the palace.

Fountain Court at Hampton Court Palace with festive decorated reindeer sculptures made of wicker with fairy lights.

What's on this Christmas

Celebrate the festive season during the Christmas and New Year period.

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Events
Christmas

Hampton Court Palace ice rink

Get your skates on and glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink this festive season.

Until 04 January 2026 (excluding Christmas Day)
10:00-20:00
Hampton Court Palace
Separate ticket (palace admission not included)

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Things to see

The Magic Garden

Meet mysterious beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace this Christmas.

Open until 04 January (excluding 24-26 December)
Hampton Court Palace
Included in palace admission (Members go free)

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Christmas
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Christmas Festivities

Join our Christmas Festivities at Hampton Court Palace. Discover Tudor Christmas cookery, interesting themed-talks and hear festive music as you explore Henry VIII's former home.