Reserve your place in history... Host your event with Historic Royal Over hundreds of Today, the Tower Receptions and Dinners Whatever experience you Built to entertain and impress, there are looking to offer your years, the six royal of , Hampton are no venues to improve upon the clients, have provided Court , the splendor and grandeur of holding your event in a royal palace. Palaces can provide the the backdrop to , perfect solution. Below glittering banquets, Palace, Meetings & conferences is just a selection of the An impressive conference that huge variety of spaces ground-breaking Palace and demonstrates flair and imagination, we have available. or a dynamic, team-building session conferences, fabulous Hillsborough that inspires people in a new and Daytime exciting environment, can be hugely For a prestigious meeting or lunch, celebrations and can provide unique motivating. Many meetings held in our look no further than the spacious splendid royal venues for your Historic Royal Palaces have changed New Armouries suites at the Tower the course of history, and continue of London or even the modern and weddings. prestigious events. to do so today. versatile Garden Room at . Corporate Gifts Evening If you are looking for an unusual Our palaces are amazing venues for and unique gift for your guests we that sophisticated soirée, whether it have an array of beautifully created be the White Tower at the Tower of gifts available to view at London, the at Hampton www.historicroyalpalaces.com Court Palace or the classic elegance Exclusive visits of the Main Hall at Banqueting House. and private tours Outdoors Something to suit all budgets, these For a more open feeling to your special opportunities offer a wow reception or dinner, why not try the factor to an event or itinerary. or the Sunken Garden at ? Hampton Court Palace and also offer space for marquee hire for that special occasion.

Large Scale For a truly impressive event, the spectacular Moat at the or the stunning gardens at Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace can all cater for groups of up to 2,000 people.

Intimate Lastly, for a cosier atmosphere, has the perfect spaces for you. Not to forget the hidden gems such as Martin Tower and St Thomas’s Tower at the Tower of London and Little Banqueting House at Hampton Court Palace. Our exclusive visits and private tours All of the following tours are available by contacting the events staff at the specific palaces or by visiting our website at hrp.org.uk/hireavenue

Tower of London in protecting these treasures and the long and fascinating tradition of in Evening Tours . Both early morning and evening This popular tour casts a new light on the viewings are available. Tower of London and gives groups the chance to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere Secrets of the Tower after the hustle and bustle of the daytime. This highly exclusive opportunity offers Tours commence at 8.30pm with a small groups access to hidden places Hampton Court Palace Kensington Palace Yeoman Warder guiding your group not usually open to the public. Parties through the ancient fortress for an hour, of a maximum of 8 people will be met tours Exclusive breakfast tour finishing with the Ceremony of the Keys, by a Yeoman Warder at the Sally Port Discover who lived at the palace once Start your morning at 8.00am with a the world’s longest running military – where Henry VIII greeted the had departed. Get beautiful array of pastries, fresh fruit, a ceremony. The evening finishes at 10.05pm as his new bride to be in 1532. Visitors will behind the scenes of Hampton Court glass of champagne and a choice of teas also be shown the extraordinary Upper and explore a side of the palace that and coffee in the delightful Orangery. Private viewing of the Jewels Byward Tower painting, believed to is often forgotten. The abandoned Afterwards, join your palace expert to This is a unique opportunity to view the have been painted in the late 1390s. The Grace and Favour apartments are not uncover Victoria Revealed, an exhibition fabulous finery and regalia of Council Chamber in Queen’s House, St accessible to the public but brought dedicated to the public and private Jewels outside normal visitor hours. Thomas More’s cell and the Crypt below back to life on this hour and a half passions of this famous queen. The Explore their importance to the British the of St Peter ad Vincula guided tour. tour concludes at 10.00am, at which monarchy, the role of the Tower are also included. time visitors are then free to continue Anyone for Tennis? exploring the palace at their own pace. The Royal Tennis court is one of less than fifty courts in the world and one of the few courts where the public Kew Palace can watch this intriguing sport. Enjoy an Private summer evening tours hour learning about the game that the Cast a new light on Kew Palace! This young Henry VIII was passionate about. special opportunity to tour King George The tour includes a talk on the history III’s intimate family home is available on of the game, the court, an introduction request from April – September. Lead to the rules and an exhibition from by one of our costumed palace experts, professional players. There is also an your group will discover the good times opportunity for guests to have a go and sad times encountered by the royal themselves! family between 1800 and 1818.

Roof top tours Take a different look at Hampton Court Palace from amongst the famous chimneys. The tour is best taken in the summer months as it is reliant on good weather but is available year round. The Tower of London, founded by William the Yeoman Warders Conqueror in 1066-7, is one of the world’s most (nicknamed ‘Beefeaters’) famous fortresses. We have a range of rooms A legendary have guarded the Tower suited to every requirement. The infamous White since the 15th century. Tower, symbol of the Norman Conquest, makes an For hundreds of years reputation they have performed the impressive location for entertaining and the many ancient ‘Ceremony of the stories to be told about the Tower will amaze and Its larger-than-life characters, Keys’, the official locking intrigue your guests. enduring traditions and amazing up of the Tower each tales have made the Tower night – a tradition your guests can witness something of a stronghold for by arrangement. Tower of powerful symbols of London.

The ravens occupy the South Lawn as London symbols of the Tower and enduring royal power. Legend says the kingdom and Tower will fall should the ravens ever leave the fortress. A Tower story Security for the Crown Jewels has not always been as tight as today. In the 17th century, the shadowy ‘Colonel’ Thomas Blood’s attempt to steal them nearly succeeded. The alarm was sounded by the son of the elderly Jewel House Keeper who’d been knocked unconscious by Blood’s thugs. Tower turf

Jewel House White Tower Martin Tower 150 Reception 250 Reception 12 Dinner 90 Dinner

Royal Regiment St Thomas’s Wakefield Tower of Fusiliers Tower 80 Reception 80 Reception 40 Reception 40 Dinner 70 Dinner 20 Dinner

New Armouries: New Armouries: Banqueting suite Meeting suite 300 Reception 100 meeting suite 240 Dinner 16 Boardroom 150 Lunch 6 Syndicate room

Powerful, iconic, dramatic, versatile venues to suit Visit: www.hrp.org.uk/hireavenue any occasion. Email: [email protected] For centuries, Hampton Court Palace has A palace story boldly and magnificently played host to A captivating King Henry VIII gala celebrations, festive banquets and established Hampton historic meetings. Court as his own England’s most famous kings and queens, from spirit ‘pleasure palace’ in the Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to William III and 1530s. Facilities were The compelling character of created for all sorts Mary II, dazzled audiences of ambassadors, Hampton Court is woven invisibly of activities including courtiers, cardinals, artists and dignitaries with hunting, jousting and the grandeur and majesty of Hampton Court. throughout its myriad stories and playing tennis. There tangibly into its historic fabric. was even a bowling alley. A palace story William Shakespeare and his company of actors ‘The King’s Men’ performed here Hampton more than once for James I. The King used the Great Hall to host some of the most expensive and elaborate Court theatricals ever staged at an Palace English royal court. The Space It is simply one of the most spectacular spaces in Britain. England’s last and greatest medieval hall, this magnificent venue is where royal residents dined with courtiers, entertained dignitaries and danced, laughed and celebrated until the early hours underneath its awesome hammer beam ceiling. Space specifications

Great Hall The Great Tudor 400 Reception Undercroft Watching Kitchens 270 Dinner 250 Reception Chamber 150 Reception 180 Dinner 150 Reception 100 Dinner 220 Dancing 100 Dinner

Cartoon Queen’s Mantegna King’s Guard Orangery Gallery Drawing Gallery Chamber and Privy 300 Reception Room 200 Reception 200 Reception Garden 200 Dinner 150 Reception 150 Dinner 250 Reception 80 Dinner 150 Dinner

The Kings Garden Little Marquees: Marquees: Eating Room Room Banqueting Palace Palace 60 Reception 300 Reception House courtyards grounds 40 Dinner 220 Lunch, 80 Reception 1,200 3,000 24 Reception Dinner, Dancing 50 Lunch, Reception Reception and dinner 250 Theatre Dinner 600 Dinner 1,500 Dinner style 360 Dinner 1,000 Dinner and dancing and dancing Majestic, flamboyant, tranquil, versatile venues Visit: www.hrp.org.uk/hireavenue to suit any occasion. Email: [email protected]

When asked to design King James I a new banqueting house, the talented turned to the harmonious principles of Unforgettable, classical architecture. Jones envisioned an elegantly proportioned by design double cube, calculated to meet the ancient Staged in a space purpose-built Roman idea of perfection. Literally – the perfect space. for entertainment, ceremony and spectacle, Banqueting House events have been leaving an impression for nearly 400 years. The palace story Banqueting After the previous banqueting house burned “Strange how a down, King James I was looking for a sumptuous and elegant replacement. He turned to the talented good dinner and Inigo Jones, a highly regarded architectural advisor. feasting reconciles House Jones drew on the geometry of ancient Roman, or classical, architecture to design a building that everybody.” created a sensation. Samuel Pepys, 9 November 1665

A palace story The Stuart kings occasionally used the Undercroft to escape public life. It was often used for gambling during the reign of Charles II. Diarist described one unlucky evening in 1664 where he, as well as ‘the King, Queen-Consort and Queen Mother’, won ‘only a trifle’. Space specifications

Main Hall 500 Reception 380 Dinner

The Undercroft 380 Reception 120 Dinner

Revolutionary, theatrical, dazzling, versatile venues Visit: www.hrp.org.uk/hireavenue to suit any occasion. Email: [email protected] Surrounded by parkland, Kensington Palace offers a welcome retreat from the nearby hustle and bustle of London. Its understated elegance makes the A certain palace an ideal companion to ’ tranquil gardens and ponds. flair Once a magnet for political ambition and royal intrigue, the palace may surprise your guests with an aura of artistry, fashion and style. Kensington A palace story The palace story In the summer of 1704, Russian Tsar came to London in Queen Anne conceived a 1698 to learn about shipbuilding, but spent much new ‘greenhouse’ with a Palace of his time shopping and drinking with his friends. terrace where she could He accepted an invitation to dinner at Kensington grow citrus trees and Palace during his stay. King William persuaded the exotic plants in ceramic Tsar to sit for a painting, which still hangs in the pots. The design of the Queen’s Gallery. beautiful building involved not one, but three famous architects of the day – , Nicolas Hawksmoor and John Vanbrugh.

King William III and Queen Mary II were the first and only couple to rule jointly. The Queen’s influence on the palace’s design and furnishings is still felt today. Kensington Palace’s most famous resident, Diana was the embodiment of a modern princess. Her sense of style influenced a generation. Space specifications

Entrance Hall Queen’s Gallery Kings Presence 300 Reception 170 Reception Chamber 140 Dinner 70 Dinner 20 Reception 14 Dinner

King’s Drawing Cupola Room King’s Gallery Room 100 Reception 170 Reception 90 Reception 80 Dinner 110 Dinner 90 Dinner 170 Recitals (200 without stage)

The Orangery Privy Chamber Sunken Garden 300 Reception 70 Reception 80 Reception (570 with terrace marquee) 40 Dinner 200 Dinner and lunch 120 Dinner with dancing 200 Theatre style 120 Cabaret style

Stylish, glamorous, fashionable, versatile venues to suit Visit: www.hrp.org.uk/hireavenue any occasion. Email: [email protected] In the summer sun Kew Palace’s distinctive red limewash glows all against the brilliant green of the splendid surrounding gardens. A Georgian This grade I listed venue is both regal and intimate, reflecting its history as the family home spirit of Georgian royalty, particularly that of King The had a big George III, Queen Charlotte and their children. influence on this tiny palace.

A palace story Kew What’s on a ’s menu? George III was renowned for his simple culinary tastes. He served Palace former prime minister Henry Addington mutton chops and pudding in 1805. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 80th birthday here in 2006 with close family. They had a very British dinner – smoked salmon, venison and sponge cake.

A royal wedding story Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte’s Cottage were the setting for a double The palace story royal wedding in July 1818. Sweeping lawns and glorious flowerbeds William, provide splendid surroundings for the (and future king) was palace and were enjoyed by the royal married alongside his families that stayed here. The Royal brother Edward, Duke of Kitchens also made use of the garden – Kent (and future father for growing vegetables and herbs. of ). Space specifications

King’s Dining Room King’s Breakfast Room 40 Reception 24 Reception 30 Dinner

Queen’s Garden Royal Kitchens 40 Reception 60 Reception 24 Dinner

Intimate, regal, secret, versatile venues to suit Visit: www.hrp.org.uk/hireavenue any occasion. Email: [email protected] Walk in the footsteps of Presidents and Princesses… an oasis of calm on the edge of the city of , Hillsborough Castle nestles within 96 acres of A Gracious landscaped gardens. Over three centuries, the castle has welcomed many people from all corners Welcome of the globe and continues to do so. Having hosted political talks and esteemed royal residents in equal measure, the effortless elegance of Hillsborough Castle will leave a lasting impression. A palace story Hillsborough Experience the fascinating history of Hillsborough Castle and chart its journey from Castle family home to political stage and now the only Royal residence in Ireland. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret holidayed at Hillsborough in the 1940s during the Governorship of Lord and Lady Granville, the Queen Mother’s sister and brother-in-law. A keen gardener Lady Granville’s legacy lives on in her garden that contains

© National Portrait Gallery, London Gallery, Portrait © National arguably the largest rhododendron bush in Europe. The palace story Hillsborough Castle was built in the 1770s by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire and later remodelled in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today it is the of the Royal Family in Ireland and retains a significant role in cultural and political life in the country. Space specifications

State Entrance / Candlestick Hall State Dining Room 40 Reception 70 Reception 20 Dinner 50 Dinner

Red Room State Drawing Room 30 Reception 110 Reception 10 Dinner 40 Theatre style

Throne Room Privy Council Marquee 150 Reception Chamber 400 Theatre 130 Theatre style 25 Theatre Style 350 Dinner 90 Dinner 12 Boardroom 350 Reception

Intimate, regal, secret, versatile venues to suit Visit: www.hrp.org.uk/hireavenue any occasion. Email: [email protected] www.hrp.org.uk