BlogWhy you shouldn’t miss the Festivals this summer…

Why you shouldn’t miss the Festivals this summer…

Published 25th July 2018

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Enjoy and discover a great selection of delicious artisan producers, the tastiest street food, a stellar line-up of cooks and chefs, fabulous entertainment, family fun and great, live music. All set within the backdrop of an iconic Historic Royal Palace. Here’s our 10 highlights to discover at a Festival this summer!

Explore the royal palace for FREE

Save on a fantastic day out with free entry to Hampton Court Palace or the Tower of London included in your Festival ticket and explore London and Surrey’s most iconic buildings… Plus book your Festival ticket in advance and save even more!
Celebrity chefs

We have a fantastic line-up this year including Michel Roux Jr, Nadiya Hussain, Melissa Hemsley and Dr Rupy Aujla at both Festivals. Plus Lisa Faulkner and Kenny Tutt at Hampton Court Palace and José Pizarro and Michael Caines at Tower of London. See your favourite cooking live in The Kitchen and meet them as they sign a copy of their latest cookbook, perfect time to snap a selfie!
Perfect those skills

Naked cakes? Sourdough? Gin cocktails? If that sounds up your street, take part in a masterclass in The Classroom and learn from the experts. You’ll go home full of ideas!
100s of artisan producers and street food galore!

Meet the people behind the produce and shop from independent and artisan producers, with everything from peanut butter to small batch gin. Indulge in the tastiest street food - Mac to the future, Monami Eat and Little Somboon Kitchen are just some of our favourites…
Fun for all the family

The Festivals are a great day out for all ages, and all types of foodies! For the little ones, there’s plenty of activities and entertainment on offer, from Vintage Games, to face painting and more…
Live music

What’s a party without great tunes?! Head to the bandstand to soak up the atmosphere with some fantastic live music from our buskers and bands.
VIP Experience

Last few tickets remaining! Indulge in the ultimate day out with our VIP experience including complimentary Champagne PIAFF, all day access to VIP hospitality, reserved VIP seats in The Kitchen to see your favourite chef and more!
Alfresco dining

Nothing beats al fresco dining and we’re doing it with style! Join the Lexus Lunch Club at Hampton Court Palace and enjoy a tasty BBQ style lunch.
It's cocktail o'clock

Enjoy a cocktail from The Alchemist (Tower of London) against a stunning backdrop, or some prosecco on tap from Bubble Bros (Tower of London/Hampton Court)! If beer’s your thing, discover craft options from Harviestoun Brewery (Hampton Court) or sip on a chilled cider from Maison SASSY (Hampton Court).
Enjoy the last few days of summer!

The Festivals are the perfect way to celebrate summer – soak up the sunshine, enjoy great food, drink and company. There’s something to suit everyone. Plus, with a Festival this picturesque, trust us, your Instagram feed is going to look amazing!

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