The secret Palace: among the rafters
Ever wondered what goes on behind the many doors of our famous Tudor courtyard? Find out on our new guided tour!
For over 1,300 years Fulham Palace was the home of the Bishops of London. With an interactive museum, historic staterooms, a Victorian chapel, 13 acres of botanic gardens, a shop, café and garden barrow there is a wealth of fascinating history to discover.
This tour will take you on a journey through the warren of rooms built by Tudor Bishop FitzJames, all the way up to the roof space above the great hall. Explore the amazing architectural features and incredible structures of the Palace not normally open to the public, including the Victorian stable block.
Event details:
- This tour is for ages 14+.
- There will be portions of this tour that include walking across grass, gravel and cobbled paths.
- Occasionally there will be opportunities to sit but the majority of this tour is done walking and requires standing.
- There are approx. 32 steps over 2 staircases to access the top floor of the Palace.
- Access into the roof space is via 4 large steps with awkwardly low head space so visitors are recommended to be moderately fit.
- More information on accessibility can be provided by emailing kate.kern@fulhampalace.org.
