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Tudor food and eating

Royal food and table manners at the Tudor court

The Field of Cloth of Gold

Henry VIII's historic meeting with his great rival François I in 1520 was a defining point in his reign

The royal court in the Tudor period

The Tudor royal court was the place to see, and be seen

The royal kitchens at Kew

The kitchens have survived, practically untouched

Chocolate fit for a king

Where royal chocolate makers prepared this expensive delicacy

• Families
• Events

Henry VIII's Joust

Experience Henry VIII's Joust at Hampton Court Palace as the country's greatest knights battle it out. Don’t miss this thrilling live Tudor event.

• 11-12 and 18-19 July 2026

• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)

• Things to see

The Royal Kitchens

Get an insight into life 'below stairs' at Kew Palace in the Royal Kitchens, preserved as they were in 1818 during the reign of George III.

• Closed (opens 28 March 2026)

• Kew Palace
• Included in Kew Gardens admission

• Events

Quiet Session

A calmer experience for those living with or caring for someone with Autism or those who have any other sensory needs, and their families and carers.

• Selected dates from April - August

• 1 hour (11:00 - 12:00 noon)
• Kew Palace
• Included in Kew Gardens admission

• Things to see

George III’s Breakfast Room and Dining Room

Learn about how George III ate and his relationship with food during his treatment at Kew Palace.

• Closed (opens 28 March 2026)

• Kew Palace
• Included in Kew Gardens admission

• Things to see

Kitchen Garden

Experience the recreated Kitchen Garden, which would have fed the Georgian royals and now supplies Henry VIII's Kitchens.

• Open
• In line with palace opening hours
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Events
• Families

Hampton Court Palace Food Festival

Join a bank holiday weekend celebration of food and drink at the Hampton Court Palace Food Festival. Discover family activities, food, bars and more in the iconic gardens.

• 29 - 31 August 2026

• 10:00 - 18:00
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission. (Members go free, pre-booking required)

• Things to see

Henry VIII's Kitchens

Transport yourself back to the heyday of Tudor feasting and entertainment in Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace.

• Open

• In line with palace opening hours
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

• Things to see

The Great Vine

Listed in 2005 as the world's longest grape vine, the Great Vine at Hampton Court Palace is a fantastic spectacle.

• Open

• In line with palace opening hours
• Hampton Court Palace
• Included in palace admission (Members go free)

Growing sustainable peas and beans in the Kitchen Garden

Kitchen Garden and Vine Keeper Hilary Theaker explores the importance of planting peas and beans in Hampton Court's Kitchen Garden.