Fulham Palace
Grade I listed Tudor palace in 13 acres of botanic garden beside the Thames, Fulham, London
Fulham Palace is the former country residence of the Bishops of London, a Grade I listed Tudor palace with four licensed ceremony rooms in a 13-acre botanic garden on the Thames.
Fulham Palace was the country residence of the Bishops of London, and the church has held the site since AD 704. The Tudor Courtyard and Great Hall date to around 1495, the east front was rebuilt in the 1760s, and the Grade I listed palace now sits within 13 acres of botanic garden on the north bank of the Thames. Putney Bridge Underground station is about ten minutes away on foot.
Four rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies, among them the Great Hall for up to 110 guests and Bishop Sherlock's Room for up to 80. The open Tudor Courtyard holds ceremonies of up to 180 and seats 200 for a reception, and Bishop Tait's Chapel takes blessings of up to 90. The Chaplain's Marquee and the Botanic Gardens, which take up to 500, handle larger parties. Catering is exclusive to Bovingdons Catering. The palace has no bedrooms, so guests stay in hotels in Fulham, Putney or Hammersmith. Venue hire started from £1,750 at the 2024 rates, excluding VAT.
Fulham Palace
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The Essentials
- Where
- Fulham, London, England
- Capacity
- Up to 500 in the Botanic Gardens, 200 seated in the Tudor Courtyard
- Ceremony
- Four licensed rooms, or the open Tudor Courtyard for up to 180
- Price
- Venue hire from £1,750, 2024 rates, ex VAT
- Exclusive use
- Rooms and gardens hired for the wedding
- Catering
- Bovingdons Catering, the single named caterer
- Stay
- No bedrooms on site
- Nearest airport
- London Heathrow, about 40 minutes by road
- Nearest station
- Putney Bridge, about 10 minutes on foot
The palace of the Bishops of London
The church has held the site since Bishop Waldhere acquired the Manor of Fulham in AD 704. The Tudor Courtyard and Great Hall date to around 1495, and the east front was rebuilt for Bishop Terrick between 1764 and 1787.
Four licensed rooms and a courtyard
Civil ceremonies can be held in four licensed rooms, among them the panelled Great Hall and Bishop Sherlock's Room beneath its plaster ceiling. The open courtyard of red brick around a fountain suits larger ceremonies of up to 180.
A botanic garden on the river
Thirteen acres of garden run to the edge of the Thames, with a walled garden and lawns first planted with exotics under Bishop Compton. An independent trust has cared for the site since 2011, and the garden gives drinks and photographs a green backdrop in the middle of London.
A Tudor Palace
The former residence of the Bishops of London, its courtyard and Great Hall built around 1495.
The PalaceOn the Thames
Thirteen acres of botanic garden on the edge of the river, first planted with exotics by Bishop Compton.
The Garden
Four Licensed Rooms
Civil ceremonies in the Great Hall, Bishop Sherlock's Room and more, plus the open Tudor Courtyard.
CeremoniesOne Caterer
Catering exclusive to Bovingdons, served in the marquee, the Great Hall or the state rooms.
Dining
The whole of Fulham Palace, to yourselves
Individual rooms and the gardens are hired for weddings; the palace is otherwise open to the public.
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London
Fulham Palace stands on Bishop's Avenue in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, on the north bank of the Thames beside Bishops Park. Putney Bridge Underground station, on the District line, is about a ten-minute walk, central London is a short journey by Tube, and London Heathrow is roughly forty minutes by road, so guests reach a historic palace and botanic garden without leaving the city.
Fulham Palace
Bishop's Avenue, Fulham, London SW6 6EA, England
Things to do nearby
- Bishops Park
- The River Thames
- Fulham Palace Botanic Garden
- Central London
- Victoria Palace Theatre
- Mount Street Gardens
Getting there
- Heathrow (LHR)
- London City (LCY)
Nearest station
Putney Bridge (London Underground) is the nearest station, about 0.5 miles from the venue in a straight line.
What a wedding here costs
Seasonal rates, higher at weekends
Catering packages from Bovingdons are priced separately
- Seated dinner200
- Standing reception400
- Ceremony180
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Fulham Palace
Where is Fulham Palace?
On Bishop's Avenue in Fulham, beside Bishops Park on the north bank of the Thames. Putney Bridge Underground station on the District line is about a ten-minute walk.
How many guests can it hold?
The open Tudor Courtyard takes up to 180 for a ceremony and seats 200 for a reception. The Great Hall holds up to 110 and Bishop Sherlock's Room up to 80, while the Botanic Gardens take as many as 500.
Which rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies?
Four rooms hold a licence, including the Great Hall and Bishop Sherlock's Room. The open Tudor Courtyard is also a ceremony setting.
Can we have a blessing in the chapel?
Yes. Bishop Tait's Chapel, a Victorian chapel by William Butterfield with painted walls and stained glass, hosts blessings for up to 90 guests. It is a blessing space rather than a licensed civil room.
Who provides the catering?
Catering is exclusive to Bovingdons Catering. The wedding breakfast is served in the Chaplain's Marquee, the Great Hall or the state rooms, with drinks in the courtyard or the gardens.
Is there accommodation on site?
No. The palace is a historic day and events venue, so guests stay in hotels in Fulham, Putney, Hammersmith or central London, all a short journey away.
Can drinks and photographs take place in the garden?
Yes. The 13 acres of botanic garden were first planted with exotics by Bishop Compton in the late seventeenth century and give a green setting for drinks and photographs.
What does venue hire cost?
Venue hire started from £1,750 at the 2024 rates, excluding VAT, with higher prices at weekends. Because those figures are the latest available, treat them as a guide.
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