Hampton Court Winter Palace Xmas Beast & Fayre

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Hampton Court Palace - Winter Palace Beast Ball
 
Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and their children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire the Great Hall and Tudor kitchens, and discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II. Explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens and the popular Magic Garden adventure playground.
 
Discover the grandeur of the Georgian royal court in the Georgian Story at Hampton Court Palace. Follow in the footsteps of queens and kings in the rooms where they lived and entertained guests.
Witness how Hampton Court was transformed into an elegant Baroque palace and became an important hub for court life and politics.
 
Winter Palace: The Christmas Beast Ball is an immersive, self-guided Christmas adventure that transforms Hampton Court Palace into a world of festive wonder. As you wander through the palace’s historic state rooms and courtyards, you are invited to explore a richly imagined winter realm brought to life through large-scale displays, atmospheric projections, sound and lighting, live performance and puppetry.
This is a participatory, walkthrough experience designed to be discovered at your own pace. Along the way, you may encounter curious beasts inspired by the palace’s history, stumble upon moments of storytelling and performance, or find yourself surrounded by enchanting visual worlds that shift and unfold as you move. There is no set route or fixed timetable — instead, you are free to roam, pause, watch, and take part as curiosity leads you.
Created for audiences of all ages, Winter Palace: The Christmas Beast Ball  invites you to step inside a magical Christmas world — a place to explore together, spark the imagination, and experience Hampton Court Palace in a wholly new and festive way.
 
The experience takes place within the palace, including Henry VIII’s Apartments and Henry VIII’s Kitchens, in grand rooms and outdoor courtyards. It does not extend into the Palace Gardens.
 
We recommend you allow approximately 2 hours, with further time to explore the rest of the palace and gardens. You are able to explore the experience at your own pace—wandering, watching, and soaking up the atmosphere.
 
 
Sunday 13 December 2026
Pick ups: Route A2
 

Price includes:

• Admission to Hampton Court Palace and Gardens
  
• Return coach travel
  

PICK-UP POINTS

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.

USEFUL LINKS

• Hampton Court Palace
• Winter Palace The Christmas Beast Ball