What's On at Fulham Palace in October
Get up close and personal with archaeology over half term
Sun 21 October, 1pm-3pm - Hands-On Archaeology : Conserving Compton Community Dig
An opportunity to get up close and personal with archaeology at Fulham Palace, and learn more about the rich and varied history of this ancient site.
Each session explores a different theme and this time, it is looking at the Walled Garden Dig that started on October 15.
Come and visit the current archaeological excavation, talk to the archaeologists on site and see what they have found!
Free; no booking necessary. Meet in the Tudor Courtyard
Wed 24 October, 11am-3pm - Family Activity Day: Astonishing Archaeology
Discover the Roman and pre-historic history of the Palace, see the finds displays, dress up as a Roman at the pop-up costume booth, take part in ‘Ask the Archaeologist’ and uncover much more about Palace life in the past.
Free with no booking necessary. This event takes place in the Jessie Mylne Education Centre. N.B. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Thu 25 October, 2pm-2:30pm - Ask the Archaeologist – Conserving Compton Community Dig
Another opportunity during the Tree Pits excavation to ask a qualified archaeologist about what has been uncovered so far outside the Walled Garden and get hands-on with any artefacts. Free - no booking necessary.
Fri 26 October, 6.30pm-10pm - Museums at Night : Tudor Treasure Hunt
Travel back in time to the Tudor Palace and discover a fantastical world of bishops and bedlam, queens and thieves. Solve the puzzles and riddles while exploring the Palace after dark. Experience the hilarious 'History Show Off', taster talks by the curator, live music in the Tudor Great Hall and a pop-up costume photo booth. Raise a glass of mead and join a merry night-time adventure.
£15.50 per person; booking essential - to book, click here.
Regular events also continue :
Sun 21 October, 2pm - Garden Walk
Join this tour of the Fulham Palace garden and discover more about its history and the rare plants grown at the Palace today. £6 per person, accompanied children free, no booking necessary, meet in the Museum. Click here for more information.
Sun 28 October, 2pm - History Tour
Learn the secrets of Fulham Palace on this Historical Tour through the garden and public rooms of the Palace. £6 per person, accompanied children free, no booking necessary, meet in the Museum. Click here for more information on tours.
Mon 29 and Tues 30 October, 9.30am - 10.30am - Palace Explorers
These fun and creative facilitated sessions are geared specifically to 2-4 year olds and their adults. each week offers the chance to explore and learn together through a specific theme, with arts and crafts, storytelling and dressing up, games, gardening, singing and whole host of other delights! £5 per child, Each session costs £5 per child, or book for the winter term, click here to learn more and book.
October 16, 2018