The Party: 500 Years of Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace is 500 years old this year. There will be activities and events throughout the year.
Celebrate Hampton Court Palace's 500 years with a spectacular son et lumiere show on the south facade with fireworks. Explore 500 years of music and food, with a programme of music and pop-up bars.
Music & Food
The programme of live period music through the ages starts at 6.30pm, with ensembles of period instruments and soloists. Henry VIII's Apartments will be brought to life with Tudor music then we move into the 18th century with Baroque performances in the Queen's Apartments.
Taste history at pop-up food and drink bars. Visit the Tudor Kitchens to see meat being roasted on the fire then head to the Undercroft for a taste of Tudor pork. Upstairs in the Cartoon Gallery (over 12s only), a champagne bar will be serving a sophisticated taste of the Baroque court.
Son et Lumiere
The climax of the evening will be a 25 minute son et lumiere show in the Privy Garden.
Projections on the south facade of the palace and specially composed music will celebrate the 500 year history of Hampton Court Palace, from the laying of the first stone of Wolsey's palace in 1515 to the present day. The show will end iwth spectacular fireworks above the palace.
The son et lumiere finale will take place in the Privy Garden at 8.30pm and will be standing so please dress for the weather.
There will be a dedicated viewing area in the Privy Garden for wheelchair users. The Privy Garden is accessible by ramp but please be aware that paths have a gravel surface.