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Large-scale events

Big days out at Hampton Court Palace

Landscape Video of Lunch for 650 people in the Privy Garden. Long tables with green tablecloths and pink flowers, white wooden chairs, and White Parasols shelter all tables. Catering: Payne & Gunter. Production: HRP Event Solutions. Furniture: Sunbrella. Florist: Pinstripes and Peonies. Videographer: Xander Casey.

Make it a day to remember at Hampton Court

Set amid 750 acres of rolling parkland and just a stone’s throw from London, Hampton Court Palace can be hired exclusively. It makes for a truly breathtaking backdrop for any large-scale and commercial events, from corporate gatherings to extravagant private parties.

With its atmospheric courtyards and unspoilt grassland, Hampton Court boasts a variety of scenic outdoor and indoor spaces, all of which afford unforgettable views of one of the greatest palaces ever built. Marquees and other structures can be erected on our marquee sites by arrangement, so you can rest assured that your event will be a success, come rain or shine.

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Large Scale Events Hampton Court Currently Hosts

Concours of Elegance

Concours of Elegance is one of the world's leading automotive events. It is famed for gathering a collection of the rarest cars ever created in one of Britain's most beautiful historic settings.  

For numerous years, once a year in summer, Concours of Elegance has welcomed many extraordinary cars into the former home of Henry Vlll, Hampton Court Palace.

Over the course of three days, this opulent event exclusively uses the wonderful grounds throughout the palace. 

The 13th annual Concours of Elegance, hosted at Hampton Court Palace, and presented by A. Lange & Söhne, was a celebration of automotive design, craftsmanship, innovation and engineering. 60 of the world's finest cars took their place within the glorious Fountain Gardens of the Palace, joined by a number of other features and classes, including the 30UNDER30, Levitt Concours, Junior Concours and a number of car club displays.

Great Fountain Garden showing groups of visitors enjoying picnics on the grass in front of the East Front.

Food Festival

Hampton Court Palace Food Festival is the best summer bank holiday weekend celebration for all the family in Henry VIII's beautiful gardens. 

Hosted in the gardens of the palace, visitors can come and enjoy delicious street food to graze on than ever before, plus amazing pop-up bars serving tasty tipples, refreshing craft beers and exquisite wines. With over 150 fantastic brands and producers who join this annual event.  brownies and churros.  

Marquee Sites

20th Century Gardens

A hidden gem of peace and tranquillity within the palace’s 60 acres of formal gardens, the 20th Century Garden is perfectly suited to summer parties, family fun days and extra-special receptions. As the name suggests, the informal ornamental trees and hedges of the 20th Century Garden have a distinctly modern flavour, in contrast to the rest of Hampton Court.

Capacity

  • Up to 350 guests

Availability

  • Available for daytime and evening hire from January until May and from mid-July until December.
The 20th Century Garden, showing a long shot general view of Blue Strawberry catering staff chatting.
Aerial view of the Great Fountain Garden looking over the yew tree and down Long Water into Home Park, against a grey stormy sky.

Home Park

Home Park comprises 750 acres of unspoilt grassland, dotted with ancient oaks and criss-crossed with avenues of lime trees, which you and your guests will be sharing with 270 majestic deer – the descendants of Henry VIII’s original herd.

These bucolic surroundings make a perfect backdrop to gala dinners and large-scale receptions.

Capacity

  • Up to 3,000 guests for drinks
  • Up to 1,500 guests for dinner
  • Up to 900 guests for dinner dances

Availability

  • Available from January until mid-May and from September until December.

Fountain Court

Fountain Court is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in England and has remained virtually unchanged since its construction for William III and Mary II. Overlooked by magnificent red brick elevations designed by Sir Christopher Wren, this Baroque quadrangle is dominated by a large pool and fountain from which the name derives.

Now you and your guests can gather in the intimate cloisters before spilling out into the courtyard for sumptuous dinner dances and drinks receptions, just as William and Mary would have done.

Capacity

  • Up to 1,200 guests for drinks
  • Up to 600 guests for dinner
  • Up to 360 guests for dinner dances

Availability

  • Available for evening hire from January until mid-May and from late July until December.
A variety of set-up shots from the Global Investment Summit 2023 at Hampton Court Palace

Approved suppliers

Over the years, we’ve worked with some of the best caterers, florists, entertainers and production specialists in the industry.

Whether it’s dinner for two or a large-scale festival, our approved suppliers will work with you deliver an unforgettable experience for your guests.

Contact Us

If you would like to hire Hampton Court Palace for your meeting or conference, please call our team on +44 (0)20 3166 6507 to discuss your requirements.

Alternatively, you can fill out an enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

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Aerial view of Hampton Court Palace from the south, showing the Privy Garden in the foreground.

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