Christmas at Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, England
A good together day of market wandering and palace exploring, held back a touch by ticket price and open-air stalls.
How the Dad Score breaks down
Scored August 2026- Together time17/20
- Wander courtyard stalls and the Chapel Royal carols together, then get lost in the maze as a pair.
- Low faff16/20
- Direct train from Waterloo to Hampton Court station; book tickets online ahead of the visit.
- Value14/20
- £28 covers the Fayre and full palace entry across a 10am-6pm day.
- Age span15/20
- Palace maze and market stalls give young children and tweens both something to do.
- Weatherproof14/20
- Stalls are in open courtyards, but the palace's indoor rooms give shelter if it rains.
Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works
A festive market set in the courtyards of Hampton Court Palace, running two December weekends from 10am to 6pm. Stalls sell artisan food and drink, from Christmas puddings to churros, while bite-size carol services play in the Chapel Royal and music drifts from the East Front bandstand. Entry to the Fayre is free with a palace ticket, so you can wander stalls then walk the state rooms and maze.
Why it works for a dad and child
You walk the courtyards and palace corridors together, pick out stalls to try, and get properly lost in the maze side by side rather than one of you watching.
When is Christmas at Hampton Court Palace?
Christmas at Hampton Court Palace runs 5 to 14 Dec 2026 in East Molesey, Surrey, England.
Is Christmas at Hampton Court Palace worth it with kids?
girl.dad gives Christmas at Hampton Court Palace a Dad Score of 76/100. A good together day of market wandering and palace exploring, held back a touch by ticket price and open-air stalls.
What should we plan for at Christmas at Hampton Court Palace?
It is a christmas market event at Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey, Surrey. Best age on the listing is 3+, and the price band is £££.