Christmas at Fulham Palace

Enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco as you browse over 60 artisan stalls and soak up the festive atmosphere inside the beautifully decorated Palace.

The market

Discover a carefully chosen selection of small business stalls offering fine foods, handmade crafts and thoughtful gifts. Whether you’re shopping for someone special or treating yourself, there’s something for everyone.

The Fulham Palace garden stall will be selling handcrafted wreaths, decorations and preserves made by our gardeners and volunteers. The museum shop will also be open with a range of festive decorations and gifts. Every purchase helps support the Palace.

Festive fun

Live music will fill the historic rooms throughout the evening, creating a joyful and relaxed atmosphere.

Grab something tasty from our outdoor food traders along the main drive. Top up your drink or tuck into a mince pie in the drawing room café, which turns into a festive bar for the evening.

Whether you’re visiting with friends, colleagues or on a date, it’s the perfect way to start the season.

Gift grotto tombola

Have you been naughty or nice? Test your luck with our gift grotto tombola, featuring prizes donated by stallholders and local businesses. All proceeds support Fulham Palace Trust.

Bring the whole family along to enjoy Fulham Palace’s annual Christmas fair. From browsing small business stalls and tucking into mince pies to singing along with choirs and completing a festive trail, there’s plenty to see and do for all ages.

The market

Our ever-growing Christmas market includes a wonderful variety of small business stalls filled with fine foods, crafts and gifts. It’s the perfect place to pick up thoughtful presents and handcrafted stocking fillers from carefully chosen local traders. You’ll find stalls throughout the historic rooms, marquee and main drive.

Treat yourself to something delicious from our food traders and relax in the Tudor courtyard or the cosy drawing room café.

The Fulham Palace garden stall will be selling handcrafted wreaths, decorations and preserves made by our gardeners and volunteers. The museum shop will also be open with a range of festive decorations and gifts. Every purchase supports the Palace.

Carols in the courtyard

Local choirs will bring festive cheer to the Tudor courtyard with performances of classic Christmas carols. Make sure you’re ready to join in and sing along!

Gift grotto tombola

Have you been naughty or nice? Test your luck with our gift grotto tombola, featuring prizes donated by stallholders and local businesses. All proceeds support Fulham Palace Trust.

Jolly tuck shop

Visit the Palace’s jolly tuck shop for sweet treats and festive goodies. From mince pies to candy canes and other sugary delights, every treat you buy helps support the Palace.

Amusements & activities

Can you crack the Christmas puzzle? Children can follow the themed trail to find hidden letters across the site. Unscramble the word to solve the puzzle and collect a festive prize.

Step into a magical festive wonderland as the historic Palace is transformed for the holiday season. Children will enter through the main door and have the chance to craft a special Christmas keepsake to treasure and take home.

Next, they can meet Father Christmas in the beautifully decorated historic library, share their holiday wishes, take a memorable photo and receive a special gift. Their adventure will end with an exciting exit through the secret bookcase door, making this a truly unforgettable Christmas experience.

Step away from the Christmas rush and enjoy a peaceful, hands-on workshop led by the expert gardeners of Fulham Palace. In this popular annual event, you’ll create your own beautiful and sustainable wreath using natural materials foraged from the Palace gardens.

Guided by our skilled garden team, who bring floristry training and a deep knowledge of the site, you’ll learn how to design and personalise a festive wreath that reflects both the winter beauty of Fulham Palace and your own creative style.

Along the way, enjoy seasonal refreshments with complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and the option of a warming mug of mulled wine, all included in your ticket.

This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, connect with nature and craft elegant, environmentally friendly décor to enjoy throughout the season.

Step back in time this festive season with historian and lecturer Angela Platt, who’ll bring to life the traditions that shaped the Victorian Christmas.

After the talk, join our knowledgeable volunteer guide Lee Copeland for a festive tour of Fulham Palace. You’ll step inside the Victorian chapel, take in William Butterfield’s striking ‘Gothic Revival’ architecture and discover how Bishop Tait and his family celebrated Christmas.

We’ll then gather in the Bishop Terrick rooms to enjoy tea, coffee and plenty of mince pies.