Events and activities

Autumn/Winter Programme

Pre booking is required for all events, reservations are now being taken.

Thanks to the generous support of the Lyric Theatre we are now able to provide you with much improved booking facilities including an extended hours dedicated ticket line. Please check booking details for your chosen event and telephone 0871 22 117 28 unless otherwise stated.

For online booking please click here to be redirected to the Lyric Theatre online booking page www.lyric.co.uk/p518.html

Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the Palace reception or the Lyric Theatre Box Office in Hammersmith.

Although the Lyric will be able to provide you with general information about a performance, please contact the Palace directly on 020 7736 3233 to discuss any specific queries you may have.

Talk
Sunday 26 October 11.30am
The History and Archaeology of Fulham Palace
An illustrated talk on the history and archaeology of Fulham Palace from prehistoric times, to the present day. The talk will be followed by a guided tour of the grounds. Talk and tour given by Keith Whitehouse, Director of Excavations, Fulham Archaeological Rescue Group, and Chairman of Fulham and Hammersmith Historical Society.
Free. Booking Essential.

Arts and Crafts
Children’s Tudor Workshops
Monday 27 October 2-4pm
Royal Tudor Costume and Portraits
Dress up as a Tudor, have your photograph taken in your costume and then paint your own portrait like a grand Tudor.
Suitable for children between five and twelve, £5 per child.
Booking essential, please book directly with the Museum of Fulham Palace.

Tuesday 28 October 2-4pm
Tudor Shields and Badges
The Tudor Bishops had their own coats of arms on their shields and badges. Have you got a coat of arms? Make one with card, paper and paints and take home your own badge or shield.
Suitable for children between five and twelve, £5 per child.
Booking essential, please book directly with the Museum of Fulham Palace.

Family Fun
Tuesday 28 October 10am + 11am
Mini Mozarts
Fun, interactive music workshops for two to five year olds and their carers.
Experienced workshop leaders, who are also professional musicians, take
the children on a music–making journey which includes singing, playing
percussion instruments and exploring rhythm and sound.
Two one-hour sessions at 10am and 11am. Each session will begin promptly on the hour.
£10 per child. Early booking advised as places are limited.

Tasters
Wednesday 29 October 7.30pm
The New Wines of Europe?
At one time the mention of ‘English wine’ raised a laugh from consumers - but no longer. English wine makers are enjoying an enthusiastic demand for home-grown vino and their wines stand with confidence in comparison to their French, Australian and Chilean counterparts.
So prepare to be surprised and sample a range of English wines from light refreshing whites, fruity rosés, full bodied reds, and a very special sweet and complex dessert wine.
The evening is hosted by professional wine tasting tutor, Jane Peyton.
£12.00 per person, early booking advised.

Arts and Crafts
Wednesday 12 November 11am
Fabulous Flowers with Lavender Green
Lavender Green are designer-led florists who have been based in Windsor for over ten years and have an enviable client list which includes the Royal Family. For this special event Sue Barnes, managing director of Lavender Green, will guide us through modern floral design demonstrating how to put together fabulous arrangements, discussing different styles from traditional to contemporary, and using her knowledge and experience to show you simple but effective ways to decorate your home not only for the upcoming festive season but all year round.
Tea and coffee served on arrival, two course lunch courtesy of The Lawn Restaurant served afterwards.
£22.00 per person (including lunch, not including wine)

Family Fun
Sunday 16 November 2pm – 3.30pm
The Romans
An interactive afternoon in the Museum of Fulham Palace dedicated to the life of the Romans. Come along and find out about how the Romans lived, the food they ate and what they wore whilst participating in hands-on activities.
All ages welcome though children must be accompanied. Free.

Talk
Wednesday 19 November 2pm
“Fulham Palace – London’s Hidden Jewel”
An illustrated talk on the history of Fulham Palace, home to the Bishops of London until the 1970s. Talk by Miranda Poliakoff, Curator, Museum of Fulham Palace, followed by tea.
£6 per person (Museum Associates £3). Booking essential.

Music
Wednesday 19 November 7.30pm *Please note date*
Classics at the Palace
Alexander Sitkovetsky - Gypsy Violin
Fiery young Russian violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky brings the passion and virtuosity of gypsy influenced music to a specially commissioned concert for Fulham Palace. Named as a 'Star of the New Century' by the prestigious Strad Magazine, Sitkovetsky, famously a young protégé of Lord Yehudi Menuhin, has been making waves in the world's top venues from USA to Europe to Japan and in his acclaimed (four star rated) new EMI recording.
A rising star in the musical firmament, Sitkovetsky will perform many of the best-loved gypsy classics including, among others, the famous Czardas, Ravel's Tzigane and Brahms’s Hungarian Dances.
This concert is presented in partnership with Michael Etherton.

"Sitkovetsky has a terrific technique to be sure, but his confident, entirely natural musicianship, is what sets him apart from the crowd" - The Gramophone
"Sitkovetsky pours his warm tone into the music's soaring phrases" - The New York Times

Concert Tickets - £15.00.
Concert and Dinner Package – £40.00 per person. In conjunction with The Lawn Restaurant we are pleased to offer our Concert and Dinner package. Enjoy a fabulous evening of entertainment and a delicious three-course dinner with two courses served prior to the performance and dessert and coffee served afterwards (wines not included). Dinner served from 6.30pm, concert begins 7.30pm.

Family Fun
Sunday 30 November
Christmas Decorations Workshop 2pm – 3.30pm
Start Christmas here! Get ready for the festive season with the Museum of Fulham Palace with fun children’s workshops. Make cards, garlands and decorations for your home and Christmas tree.
Suitable for children aged five to twelve years, £5 per child.
Booking essential, please book directly with the Museum of Fulham Palace.

Music/Family Fun
Monday 1 December 6.00pm
Christmas Delight and Candlelit Carols
Wrap up warm and join us to celebrate the festive season, beginning with the switching on of the Palace’s Christmas lights followed by Christmas Carols outdoors in the Tudor courtyard. Singing will be led by All Saints Church Choir with the Fulham Brass Band accompanying.
Adults £15, children £8, including a glass of mulled wine, mince pie, mini Christmas pudding (Christmas fruit punch and gingerbread men for children).

Please be advised that this event will go ahead in all but a hurricane so do wear appropriate clothing and note that tickets are non-refundable.

Museum
Throughout December
A Victorian Christmas
The Museum of Fulham Palace creates a display of Victorian houses at Christmas with its display of toys, dolls houses and memorabilia.
Bishop Sherlock’s Room. Free.

Music
Wednesday 3 December 7.30pm
Jazz at the Palace
Christmas Jazz with Claire Martin
Acclaimed as the best ever British jazz singer by Jazz Times Magazine, south-Londoner Claire Martin was born to sing. Influenced by Ella, Betty Carter and Shirley Horn she possesses a peerless sense of swing, pure tone and a true improviser’s ear, but her love of great lyrics means that she always puts the song first.

Over her 20-year career Claire has won many accolades including British Jazz Awards Rising Star in the mid-nineties and Best Vocalist numerous times. Regularly touring worldwide her latest album, released in 2007 to rave reviews, was a tribute to the late, great Shirley Horn and 2008 started with a sold out run at Ronnie Scott’s.

We are delighted to welcome Claire to Fulham Palace where amongst her usual well chosen set of jazz classics you can expect a sprinkling of Christmas favourites to warm your stockings.

“The finest female jazz singer of her generation” - Jazz Times.

Family Fun
Sunday 7 December 3pm
Pantomime - Crackers for Christmas
Step into the marvellous, magical world of Professor Crackers and his super scrumptious sweet shop. The Professor is preparing his shop for the festive season and the village children wait in eager anticipation as the shop prepares for its busiest Christmas yet. However, not everything is going to plan, someone is trying to ruin the Christmas treats!
A fun-filled 60 minute interactive performance with comedy and songs that the children can sing-along to. All welcome but best suited to children between two and ten years old.
Adults £10.00/Children £5.00.
Early booking advised. Doors open 2.30pm.

Music
Sunday 14 December 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Museum of Fulham Palace
Christmas Carol Concert
Take a break from Christmas preparations and join us for a delightful evening of traditional carol singing with The Tabard Singers in our Victorian chapel. A glass of mulled wine awaits you on arrival from 5.30pm with the concert beginning at 6pm. Refreshments also served afterward or reserve a table for dinner in The Lawn Restaurant (020 7610 7160).
£15.00 (Museum Associates £12.00)
Pre-booking required.

Family Fun
Sunday 21 December 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Visit from Father Christmas
Bring the kids along to meet Father Christmas but don’t forget their
Christmas list as a Christmas post box will be available for sending letters
to the North Pole.
£1 per child. For further details and to book please contact the Museum of Fulham Palace.

Arts and Crafts
January/February 2009
Enjoy Embroidery Workshops – Decorative Bags through the Ages
Make your own piece of embroidery. A series of workshops for adults run
during January and February. Embroidery based on historical techniques.
For further details and to book please contact the Museum of Fulham Palace.

Tasters
Wednesday 4 February 7.30pm
The Perfect Platter – Cheese and Wine Matching
Peyton Restaurants pride themselves on using only the freshest, seasonal produce from small independent producers around the country. In collaboration with some of England and France’s top artisan producers, Peyton Events brings you a tutored wine and cheese tasting to help you discover and learn.

Peyton’s sommelier in collaboration with the award-winning La Fromagerie have selected six wines to complement the best seasonal cheeses available. Experts will be on hand to explain their choices, including how to choose the perfect wine to accompany cheese and how to prepare the perfect platter.
£28.00 per person, early booking advised.

Talk
Wednesday 11 February 2pm
“A Haunt of Ancient Peace”
An illustrated talk on the history of Fulham Palace gardens which were made famous in the late-17th century by Bishop Henry Compton. Talk by Miranda Poliakoff, Curator, Museum of Fulham Palace.
£6 per person (Museum Associates £3). Booking essential.

Family Fun
Monday 16 – Wednesday 18 February 2-4pm
Half Term Drama Workshops
Fun workshops to entertain the children during the half term holiday.
Suitable for boys and girls aged 5-12 years old.
Booking essential.
To book and for full details please contact the Museum of Fulham Palace.

Family Fun
Tuesday 17 February 10am
Mini Mozarts
Fun, interactive music workshops for two to five year olds and their carers.
Experienced workshop leaders, who are also professional musicians, take
the children on a music–making journey which includes singing, playing
percussion instruments and exploring rhythm and sound.
Two one-hour sessions at 10am and 11am. Each session will begin promptly on the hour.
£10 per child. Early booking advised as places are limited.

Music
Friday 27 February 7.30pm
Opera at the Palace
A Night at the Opera
Back by popular demand, a chance to hear this year’s top young opera singers set for stardom. These four award-winning artists have beaten hundreds of other hopefuls in notoriously tough auditions to win a place at the U.K.’s prestigious National Opera Studio - the springboard to major roles in the world’s best opera houses. Based in Wandsworth, the NOS selects exceptionally talented singers each year to complete an intensive master course. providing individual tuition to an international standard. Selected with the belief that they have real prospects of becoming principal artists, the intensive master course helps to prepare the students for their professional careers in opera.
Join us in the beautiful setting of the Great Hall for a wonderful evening of rare opera gems and well-known opera classics from Mozart to Gershwin.
This concert is presented in partnership with Michael Etherton.

Tasters
Wednesday 18 March 7.30pm
Taste the Difference
Think you know about food? Can you really taste the difference between carefully sourced produce from the United Kingdom’s finest suppliers and food that is mass produced, flown many miles, and which may have been genetically modified or treated with pesticides?

The Lawn’s Head Chef has created a menu to test your taste buds in an interactive evening of dining. The menu will consist of two sample plates for each of the three courses on what appear to be identical dishes. After each course our guest speakers will discuss the dishes, the ingredients and the differences between the two, and test you on just how good your food knowledge is!
£28.00 per person (excludes beverages). Numbers are limited, early booking recommended.

Family Fun
Sunday 12 April 12.30pm
Children’s Easter Trail
How well do you know Fulham Palace? Bring your children along, complete a trail around the Palace and gardens and the children will win a chocolate prize.
£3 per child. Pre booking advised.

Family Fun
Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 April 2-4pm
Easter Workshops
Fun workshops to entertain the children during the Easter school holiday.
Suitable for boys and girls aged 5-12 years old.
Booking essential. To book and for full details please contact the Museum of Fulham Palace.

Tours and Garden Walks
Guided Historical Tours of Fulham Palace
Explore Fulham Palace and the ancient site, taking in
the major ground floor rooms, the Victorian Chapel and the gardens
(weather permitting). Meet in the Tudor Courtyard at 2.00pm.
October – Sun 12, Tues 21, Sun 26
November – Sun 9, Tues 18, Sun 23
December – Sun 14
January – Sun 11, Tues 20, Sun 25
February – Sun 8, Tues 17, Sun 22
March – Sun 8, Tues 17, Sun 22
No booking necessary
£5.00 per person (free to Museum Associates)

Garden Walks
The Palace gardens are home to an unusual and rare assortment of trees and plants from across the British Isles and overseas. Discover the wonderful
collection on a garden tree walk.
Meet in the Tudor Courtyard at 2.00pm.
Sun 19 October
Sun 16 November
Sun 15 February
Sun 29 March
Sun 26 April
No booking necessary
£5.00 (free to Museum Associates)

Family Fun
Children’s Victorian Tours
Explore Fulham Palace and hear stories about life in Victorian times. Try on replica costumes and handle historical objects.
Meet in the Tudor Courtyard at 2pm.
Sun 18 January
Sun 1 February
£2.00 per person, suitable for accompanied children aged four upwards. Booking essential. Please book directly with the Museum of Fulham Palace.

Please note that Fulham Palace management reserve the right to cancel or resite events from the advertised location.

Sponsorship
Next year Fulham Palace will be making its highly-successful seasonal events programme 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 76107161.