Fulham Palace

Fulham Palace has been standing on the Thames since 704 AD — thirteen centuries as the residence of the Bishops of London, and the architectural layers tell the story. Tudor red brick courtyards with fountains and archways, Georgian drawing rooms with ornate ceilings, a Victorian chapel with gold-leaf mosaics — the building unfolds through periods in a way that gives every room a different character. Thirteen acres of botanical gardens stretch to the riverbank, creating a country-estate scale that feels remarkable for Zone 2.

Fulham Palace's Indoor Event Spaces

Seven dedicated event rooms span the building's history. The Great Hall is the largest indoor space — dark wood panelling, teardrop lanterns, and a fireplace set the tone for formal dinners and ceremonies. Bishop Terrick's Drawing Room offers an intimate ceremony setting with wooden floorboards, sash windows, and an ornate ceiling. Bishop Sherlock's Room adjoins it, allowing the two to combine for larger gatherings. The Tait Chapel, built in 1867 with gold-leaf mosaics and stained glass, is available for blessings rather than civil ceremonies. The Chaplain's Garden Marquee — a purpose-built pavilion with glass bi-folding doors beside the chapel — bridges indoor and outdoor with natural light and garden views. Four rooms hold civil ceremony licences.

Weddings and Celebrations at Fulham Palace

The wedding proposition is unusually complete: four licensed ceremony rooms, a chapel for blessings, a complimentary wedding planning service with a dedicated coordinator, bespoke menu consultations, and tastings with Bovingdons — the exclusive caterer, whose Michelin-trained chefs work with seasonal, sustainable ingredients. Couples get a coordinator, a ceremony, a reception, and a garden party without ever needing to leave one site. The Tudor Courtyard is a natural spot for welcome drinks and photographs, and the thirteen-acre grounds give wedding parties the kind of outdoor scale that central London simply doesn't offer.

Fulham Palace Grounds and Access

The grounds themselves are a destination: formal knot gardens, a 450-year-old evergreen oak, tree-lined pathways, and a Victorian glasshouse within a 3.5-acre walled garden. Summer events can use the full estate for up to five thousand guests at exclusive hire, making it one of London's largest private outdoor event settings. Putney Bridge tube is nearby, and the venue is accessible by Thames ferry — an arrival route that sets the scene before guests even reach the gates. No on-site parking, but the public transport connections and river access compensate. Filming and photography hire is available across the full estate.