Hampton Court Palace, is most famous for it's Tudor history and it's famous royal residents such as Henry VIII, William III and Mary II. It has even hosted the plays of William Shakespeare. Couples can choose between a number of venues within the Palace state apartments and grounds to suit their celebration and guest numbers. Our most intimate venue: Little Banqueting House, is based within the Palace grounds. It is one of the most picturesque spaces and is ideal for intimate celebrations and civil ceremonies for up to 50 people. It can also be used alongside the Garden Room for larger receptions. The Garden Room is light, airy and spacious - with glass doors opening out onto the private walled garden. Large enough to seat 180 guests, it is licensed for outdoor ceremonies and is able to host Mandaps and Asian weddings. There are options for a variety of entertainments, live bands and dancing. It also can be used in conjunction with our other venues, such as the Little Banqueting House or the State Apartments. Within the palace itself there are a number of stunning spaces to use, including The Great Hall. Originally designed for Henry VIII, it was the last medieval great hall to be constructed for the English monarchy. Prior to dining guests have a choice of reception venues or can even utilise the beautiful privy gardens and orangery. The Great hall can accommodate up to 220 guests, and is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 200 guests. Celebrations can down the undercroft. This atmospheric space was originally the beer cellar of Henry VIII and is perfect for serving cocktails and dancing late into evening.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jo

The events team at Hampton Court Palace love hosting weddings in this amazing building. We strive to ensure your day is absolutely perfect and that guests enjoy the history that surrounds them whilst they celebrate with you. We love to hear your ideas, your likes and dislikes and how we can make your day unique to you. We work with alongside an excellent team of suppliers who also love our venue and enjoy creating beautiful weddings. We look forward to speaking to you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1998

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Hampton Court Palace

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

220

Reception Capacity

220

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Fireworks permitted

Wedding license

Wedding Venue Details

Water view

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Wedding Catering

External catering permitted

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Hampton Court Palace

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,500 - £15,000

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Day before set up available

External caterers not permitted

Pricing starts from £3,500 + VAT for our Garden Room and its private walled garden. The Little Banqueting House is available for civil ceremonies from £3,000+ VAT. Our rooms within the Palace State Apartments start from £15,000+VAT. *All our costs are dry hire only. Catering, florists, production and entertainment are additional costs and must be picked from our pre-approved supplier lists.

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Reviews for Hampton Court Palace
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Happy couple married in July

February 2025

Hampton Court Palace as a venue is just wow!

Hampton Court Palace as a wedding venue is just wow. We booked it after seeing it once because it blew our minds. Our guests loved seeing many different areas of the palace: from the Garden Room Ceremony, guided walk to the Privy Garden Reception, dinner in the Great Hall via the King's staircase and palace apartments and party in the Undercroft. It was very well organised and the staff were great. Our wedding day was so special and we will cherish the beautiful memories forever. Thank you!

J&S

Happy couple married in June

February 2025

We couldn't be happier1

The whole experience of planning and hosting our wedding at Hampton Court Palace was incredible. From the venue itself to the help received by all your amazing members of staff and the well selected list of approved suppliers. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and would highly recommend anyone to consider hosting their special day with yourselves.

Mr and Mrs Richards

Happy couple married in April

February 2025

Thank you for the most special wedding day!

“Wow, what a stunning venue - The Garden Room! We really had the most incredible and perfect day. The events team were fantastic from start to finish. Professional, friendly, super responsive, flexible and full of ideas to ensure we had the best day. This made it so easy for us to put our trust in the team, knowing they were organised and on top of all of our asks and personal touches. Thank you for the most special wedding day and for giving us memories that will truly last a lifetime.

The Golborne Collection

Wedding: March

April 2022

Wedding Planner Partners

“We always love working with the events team at the Historic Royal Palaces. They are experienced, professional and dedicated. During the uncertainty of the Covid pandemic they have been incredibly positive, helpful and flexible enabling us to support our clients with the various date changes and postponements. The team are a pleasure to work with and we are very excited to be back producing incredible weddings and events within their spaces soon.”

Sophie & Ben

Happy couple married in September

April 2022

Perfect Wedding!

‘Our wedding at Hampton Court was perfect. Everything went without a hitch. Jen, who looked after us from start to finish was an absolute star and we can’t thank her enough. The Garden Room was completely transformed and so beautiful. Everything went like clockwork. We are so grateful, lucky and happy. The day was simply perfect. Thank you.’

Location & Contact Details for Hampton Court Palace

Wedding Venue Address

Hampton Court Palace , East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU, England, United Kingdom

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Wedding Open Day

22nd February 2025

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Hampton Court Palace?

Some of the best weddings we have had are not necessarily the most flamboyant but the ones that are personal to the couple and have really thought how to enjoy every part of their day. One couple decided to to have an extended drinks reception so they could talk to all of their guests, all their food was a fusion of flavour to reflect their mixed family and they partied away until late in the evening with a live band. These might not seem like extraordinary things but it was unique to them and the atmosphere was amazing.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

It's so easy to get side tracked with photos and different moments, make time to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the day.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A flash mob! The family organised a surprise dance for the couple, it was so personal and was such a fabulous way to start the evening!

Describe Hampton Court Palace in 5 adjectives

Historic Magnificent Elegant Romantic Majestic

Where’s the best photo spot at Hampton Court Palace?

Our staircases are gorgeous so provide a great backdrop all year round. If weather is fine our gardens are stunning and with the palace in the backdrop it's the most romantic setting.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Hampton Court Palace?

We have had a few and many will remain anonymous as we know that it is a day many want to keep private whether they are in the public eye or not. However, one of our higher profile weddings was that of Katherine Jenkins and Andrew Levitas.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Cornish lobster and shrimp brioche roll with tarragon

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Such a hard question! Between mini mac and cheese and mini cheese toasties

What is Hampton Court Palace most unique feature?

The most unique feature is the Great Hall. One of the last surviving hammerbeam roofs it was built for dining, entertaining and was also where Shakespeare performed.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Lots of people don't realise that we are a charity. Every wedding we have helps to preserve these beautiful buildings and their collections so that we can pass them on to future generations to enjoy and learn from.

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