What's On in July at Fulham Palace
Theatre, jazz, talks, walks, flowers and family forum
Monday July 13, 2pm - The Outbuildings of Fulham Palace
Come and discover the stories behind the Palace's lodges and stables on this tour with Curator Miranda Poliakoff. £5 per person, accompanied children free, booking recommended. Click here to book.
Tuesday July 14, 6.45pm - A Walk with the Head Gardener
Join the Fulham Palace Head Gardener for an evening tour
of the garden to learn about its history, ongoing projects and future plans. £5 per person, accompanied children free. Click here to book.
Wednesday July 15, 7pm - Fulham Palace Archaeology: The Orchard Dig
In October 2014 Fulham Palace undertook an archaeological dig in the historic Walled Garden to obtain data to assist in its restoration. Alexis Haslam from Pre Construct Archaeology presents the findings from the project, which involved a team of archaeology volunteers from the local community. £8 per person, £5 concessions.
£1 discount for Fulham Palace and Bishop’s Park volunteers.
Booking recommended, click here to book
Friday July 17, Saturday July 18, 7.30pm (gates open at 6.30pm); Sunday July 19 2pm (gates open at 1pm) - Much Ado About Nothing – Shakespeare’s Globe at Fulham Palace
Shakespeare's ultimate comedy performed by the Globe Theatre on Tour in Fulham Palace's historic Walled Garden. £20 adult, £16 concessions. Booking recommended, click here to book
Saturday July 18, 10.30am-12.15pm - Young Archaeologists’ Club
Did you know that the Holm oak on the main lawn is 500 years old? Imagine the stories it can tell! During the final YAC session this term join Ancient Woodwork specialist Damien Goodburn and learn about the different tools and woodwork that archaeologists have found that tell us more about how people lived and worked in the past. Try your hand at using ancient tools and learn from a leading expert archaeologist!
For 8-16 year olds, children attend independently. £15 per child. Booking essential, click here to book.
Sessions for the Young Archaeologists’ Club will take place throughout the year. Please check back for information about the sessions planned for September, October, November and December.
Saturday July 25, 10am-4pm - The Art of Flower Arranging
As summer flowers are blossoming at Fulham Palace, take part in this one day course led by professional florist Helen Cranmer and learn the basics of flower arranging.arranging.
During the course, you will use cuttings from the historic Walled Garden at Fulham Palace.
£40 / £30 for Fulham Palace and Bishop’s Park volunteers
Booking essential, click here to book
Friday July 31 and Saturday August 1, 7.30pm (gates open at 6.30pm) 606 Club Jazz at Fulham Palace
A fabulous weekend of entertainment hosted on the Main Lawn at the Palace in partnership with The 606 Club. Bring your friends, find a spot on the lawn and dance the night away under the stars.
Friday night features Tony O'Malley, unquestionably one of the most charismatic vocalists working in the UK. Saturday night features Kevin Fitzsimmons, a terrific vocalist with a captivating presence who performs in a style that is very much “straight-ahead”, hard-swinging jazz, as associated with Frank Sinatra and the “Rat Pack”.
Tickets cost £15, children under ten £10, three and under free. Click here to book.
Regular monthly events also continue in July:
Monday July 13, 10, 27, 10.30am-12pm - The Palace Explorers
Join the Palace Explorers, weekly parent/carer and toddler sessions for children aged 2-4. £3 per child, which includes a drink and healthy snack, booking essential. For more information and to book a place, go here.
Monthly Historical Tours
July 12, 19*, 21, 26, 2pm /*12.15pm
Learn the secrets of Fulham Palace on this Historical Tour through the grounds and public rooms of the Palace. £5 per person, no booking necessary, meet in the Museum. Click here for more information on tours.
July 13, 2015