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Reserve your place in history

Over hundreds of years, the historic royal palaces have provided the backdrop to glittering banquets, ground-breaking conferences, fabulous celebrations and splendid royal occasions.

Today, our unique event spaces across six palaces in London, Surrey and Northern Ireland offer the chance to wow your guests and walk in the footsteps of royalty.

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Use our simple contact form to enquire about hiring one of our palaces as the venue for your event.

Unique wedding venues

Celebrate your wedding in one of our magnificent historic venues.

Whether you are planning a spectacular wedding or a more intimate reception, our inspirational venues guarantee you and your guests a stirring atmosphere, and a day you will always remember. Our dedicated team are waiting to help turn your wedding dreams into reality.

We'd be delighted to host your wedding ceremony and reception for up to 15 people, in line with current COVID-19 guidelines. Set amid acres of beautiful gardens and parkland, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace are idyllic settings for an intimate wedding with your closest family and friends. Capture the romance of your special day with photography around the palace courtyards, gardens and staircases.

Take advantage of exclusive rates for weddings taking place until the end of May 2021, with venue hire fees starting from just £1,500 +VAT.

Receptions and dinners

Treat your dinner or reception guests to an experience they will never forget.

Our incredible dining spaces at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle were once used by royalty for intimate dinners and magnificent banquets. Today, they can provide the perfect backdrop for your special event.

Conferences and meetings

Situated in spectacular surroundings, our conference and meeting venues in London, Surrey and Northern Ireland provide an ideal working environment for your delegates.

Many meetings held in our palaces have changed the course of history, and continue to do so today.

Private tours

Something to suit all budgets, our exclusive visits and private tours offer a wow factor to any event or itinerary.

Large-scale events

Discover the opportunities for staging large-scale and commercial events at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. Our palaces offer a magnificent backdrop for large or unusual events.

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Approved suppliers

Whatever the nature of your event our approved event suppliers can help you deliver an unforgettable experience for your guests:

• Tower of London
• Hampton Court Palace
• Banqueting House
• Kensington Palace
• Kew Palace
• Hillsborough Castle