Hampton Court Palace: Learn how to cook the ultimate Tudor feast in Henry VIII's former home

If there’s one thing we learned from Henry VIII, it’s that there’s always an excuse for a feast!

And what better reason is there to stuff yourselves silly, than the festive season?

This Christmas, you can enjoy an authentic Tudor feast at Hampton Court Palace - the former home of King Henry.

You can experience Tudor cookery in Henry VIII's Kitchens where you'll discover beef roasting while you warm up by the fire, and a selection of other Tudor Court favourites being prepared for you to investigate.

Historic cooks follow original recipes, use original techniques and replicas of historic kitchen tools while attempting to show how Henry VIII’s kitchens functioned in the past.

While you walk around the palace, listen out for the festive music in various locations throughout the day, from the Great Hall and the Guard Chamber in King William III's apartments.

Tudor cookery classes will take place daily from 21 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 (excluding 24-26 December).

Tickets are included in admission costs.

If festive feasting isn’t your bag there are also a number of other Christmas things to do at Hampton Court Palace including, a festive fayre and its iconic ice-skating rink.