For more information and to book, email Sarah Fairbairn at Hampton Court Palace

Upcoming sessions on site at Kew Palace

Health and happiness at Kew Palace

Join us as we explore the story of George III and his daughters in this special session focusing on the health, happiness, and wellbeing of the Georgian royal family at Kew Palace.

Date: Thursday 13^th June

Time: 10.30 – 12.30 and 14.00 – 16.00

A Kitchen Tour

Find out where and how the royal family’s meals were prepared in this special sensory storytelling session in the great Georgian kitchens and the bountiful kitchen garden.

Date: Tuesday 4^th July

Time: 10.30 – 12.30 and 14.00 – 16.00

Upcoming online sessions

Join host Jon Sleigh, Arts Educator and Curator, and the Sensory Palaces team as we explore the stories, histories and people of our sites.

These sensory storytelling sessions take place on Zoom.

Dressed to impress!

Joins us for a sensory exploration of the fascinating fashions, huge hairstyles and weird and wonderful beauty treatments of the Georgian court at our palaces. Taste and touch along at home during our storytelling as we share tea, textiles and decadent fashion history with you live!

Date: Tuesday 27^th June

Time: 11.00 – 12.30

Art in Unexpected Places

Take a close-up look at some of the wonderful art works at our palaces as we discover surprising stories and hidden meanings.

Date: Tuesday 12^th September

Time: 11.00 – 12.30

Spooky Stories and Historic Hauntings

Dare to join us on Halloween as we uncover the mysteries behind the famous phantoms at Hampton Court Palace and hear gruesome tales from the Tower of London. Who were the real people who inspired our spooky stories?

Date: Tuesday 31^st October

Time: 11.00 – 12.30

A Christmas Story

Open the mince pies early and join the team for a celebration of all things food from Tudor feasts to modern day turkey dinners as we warm up for the festive season together.

Date: Tuesday 5^th December

Time: 11.00 – 12.30