Events and activities
Summer 2010 Events Programme
Thanks to the generous support of the Lyric Theatre we are able to provide you with a dedicated ticket line. Please check booking details for your chosen event and telephone 0871 22 117 28 unless otherwise stated.
For online booking click here to be redirected to the Lyric Theatre online booking page www.lyric.co.uk/p518.html and view Events Elsewhere or Dates and Times.
Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the Lyric Theatre Box Office, King St, Hammersmith.
Although the Lyric will provide you with general information about an event, please contact the Palace directly on 020 7736 3233 to discuss any specific queries you may have.
In order for us to make sure that you are enjoying our events programme and to learn how we can make the events programme better, we would be very grateful if you could take the time to fill out a very brief electronic survey. To provide feedback on an event you have attended please click on the link below and complete the ten short questions. Thank you.
Exhibitions
Saturday 17 July – Sunday 19 September
The Japan – British Exhibition of 1910
The Japan-British Exhibition in 1910 was to help strengthen the alliance between the two countries, in terms of political friendship, trade and commerce. Showing gardens, temples, tea-houses and water features built by Japanese designers and workmen, visitors felt that they were in Japan itself when they saw the paper and stone lanterns and the cherry and almond blossom on the trees.
This exhibition documents the story of the 1910 exhibition which was held in White City.
Free, usual Museum opening hours.
Demonstration and Talk
Sunday 22 August 2pm - 4pm
Caring for your Bonsai
Taking place in the Fulham Palace Museum, this event is associated with the Museum's Summer Exhibition (see above). Members of the group Bonsai Kai, who have many years of experience in growing these miniature trees, have kindly agreed to share their specialist knowledge with you. They will demonstrate some of the techniques involved in caring for bonsai and will bring examples of the range of trees and shrubs that can be successfully trained into mature bonsai. They willl also answer questions, such as how to start growing bonsai, how to keep them healthy and whether and how to prune the trees.
Advance booking is not required. Free.
Open Air Theatre
Sunday 22 August 2.30pm (gates open 2pm)
Pride and Prejudice presented by Illyria
In a social whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers, Lizzie Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane people – and they hate each other! Or do they? Can she see beyond his pride, and can he overcome his prejudice, in order to achieve their mutual happiness? The irrepressible Illyria sharpen their claws to bring you Jane Austen at her vibrant, pacy and witty best!
£11, suitable for all ages.
N.B. though children may attend under supervision this is not a children’s production, tickets for under 5’s £7.
Talks and Tours
Sunday 19 September
London Open House
Special free tours. Every hour from 11am to 3pm. No booking necessary.
Maggie's Teddy Bears Picnic
Sunday 26 September 1pm - 5pm
Bring your favourite bear and have a picnic on the lawn. There will be a selection of stalls and activities for children and grown ups including a competition for the best dressed teddy bear.
Free (collections on the day for donations to Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres)
Exhibitions
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 October
Palace Art Fair
The team behind the Brighton Art Fair are bringing a brand new show to Fulham Palace. Showcasing over 100 contemporary artists across all media, the Palace Art Fair will build on those qualities that have made its Brighton predecessor so successful - quality, scale and friendliness. With an informal atmosphere and a beautiful setting you will have the opportunity to meet the artists as well as browse and buy their works.
£6 per person, children under 14 free. Opening hours vary please view www.palaceartfair.co.uk for full details
Talks and Tours
Historical Tours 2pm
Learn the secrets of Fulham Palace. Regular tours 2nd and 4th Sunday and every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Tours include Bishop Sherlock’s Room, the Victorian Chapel and all other public rooms that are available on the day. £5, meet in West Courtyard.
Garden Walks 2pm
Fulham Palace gardens are home to an unusual variety of plants many of which are of historical importance. Regular guided walks 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. £5, meet in West Courtyard.
Sponsorship
The highly successful Fulham Palace seasonal events programme is available for corporate sponsorship. If you would like to help the Palace in raising funds to continue its award-winning restoration work whilst at the same time enjoy a number of benefits for your company, please contact the Palace’s director by email on director@fulhampalace.org or by telephone on 020 7610 7161.
Please note that Fulham Palace management reserve the right to cancel or resite events from the advertised location.