What's On at Fulham Palace
See historic portraits being restored at free drop-in event
Fulham Palace is holding a series of events celebrating its conservation and restoration work.
Here's what's on offer in November and December:
Wed 28 November, 10am-5pm - Conservation at Work : Paintings
Jim Dimond is a renowned conservator and restorer of paintings with over 20 years of experience. Watch him at work on our historic portraits and see for yourself how our paintings are being restored.
Free, drop-in event with intervals throughout the day.
Thu 6 December, 2pm - 3pm - National Lottery #ThanksToYou – Conservation in Action Tour
As a thank you to National Lottery ticket buyers, the Palace is offering a chance to see its restoration project up close.
It is offering a behind the scenes hard hard tour to National Lottery ticket buyers, giving a glimpse of the hidden interiors of Fulham Palace that are not normally open to visitors. This tour takes place in the spaces which will form the new Museum in the Tudor Courtyard.
Entry is free with with a National Lottery Ticket. Tickets are strictly limited; book in advance to reserve your place on this tour. Please meet in the Tudor Courtyard ten minutes before the tour begins
Thu 6 December, 3pm-4pm - Meet the Restoration Project Site Manager
Join our specialist heritage Site Manager Steve Bevan (from Sykes and Son Ltd) for a talk and Q&A about the latest updates on our Restoration Project and what has been changing at the Palace.
Free - no booking required.
These talks may occasionally provide the opportunity to view interior spaces where construction is taking place. Please wear appropriate clothing and suitable footwear if you wish to participate.
Christmas events
Tickets for Fulham Palace's Christmas celebrations are selling out fast, with no tickets available for most events. However it is still possible to attend the following festivities:
Sun 2 December, 3.30pm-5pm - The Friends of Fulham Palace present Carols by Candlelight
Join the Friends of Fulham Palace in the Tudor Courtyard for an afternoon of carol singing with The Addison Singers.
Free; no booking necessary.
This event takes place in the Tudor Courtyard.
Wed 5 December, 2pm-2.45pm - Christmas at Fulham Palace : Tour
Take part in a Christmas tour in and around the Palace, and enjoy the traditional decorations in historic rooms such as the Great Hall.
Free, no booking required.
Meet in the Museum Shop.
Regular events also continue:
Sun 25 November and Sun 16 December, 12.30 pm, Wed 28 November and 12 December, 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 for more information on tours.
Mon 26 November and 3 and 10 December and Tue 27 November and 4 and 11 December, 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.
November 20, 2018