Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre

Artisan 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 17:00.

A Festive Fayre ticket or Historic Royal Palaces membership is required in addition to the VIP upgrade.  

Discover 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

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.

Bite 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 07 December, come and sing your favourite carols at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.