Fulham Palace

I visited Fulham Palace on a Sunday afternoon, and it was such a wonderful experience! The palace itself is stunning, with beautifully landscaped gardens and a tranquil atmosphere that feels like an escape from the hustle and bustle of London. What made it even better is that entry is free, which is always a pleasant surprise. The grounds are perfect for a peaceful walk, and I spent quite a bit of time wandering around the Botanic Garden – the variety of plants and flowers is impressive. Inside the palace, there’s a rich history to explore, with exhibitions that tell the story of the place as a residence for the Bishops of London for over 1,300 years. The cafe is a lovely spot to relax after a walk, with a nice selection of coffee and snacks. The staff were incredibly friendly, and it just added to the overall charm of the place. If you’re in the area or looking for a quiet, historical gem in London, I highly recommend visiting Fulham Palace. It's a peaceful retreat, and with free entry, it’s a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

It was an amazing place to visit. The gardens and the cafe are worth visiting. The property is very well maintained and you feel like you are in some out of the word place which is actually serene. You can also try out the various plants like rosemary or mulberry at a fancy stall out there. And, you can actually buy as many as you want at a fair price. This place made my visit to London wort it. Would love to revisit the Palace.

Today, I visited Fulham Palace, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the city. The beauty of the place left me in awe,from the charming farm gardens with beautiful flowers to the carved oak tree depicting a Bishop. The coffee shop was delightful, and the Majestic Chapel’s stunning Christian murals were a highlight. Each room seemed more beautiful than the last. The palace is maintained by volunteers, and my guide, Barry Leeach, was incredibly knowledgeable. He even took me to see the secret library, normally closed to the public but accessible with a volunteer escort. I was enchanted by every detail of this remarkable place. Entry is free, though donations are encouraged—either cash at the lovely coffee shop or a suggested £5 when booking tickets. Every contribution helps preserve this treasure for all to enjoy. In short, it’s absolutely worth a visit and a perfect spot for a picnic in the gardens, so don’t forget your wicker basket! 🧺

Fulham Palace is such a wonderful place to spend the day, especially during their Apple Day event. The gardens and historic grounds are already beautiful, but with all the activities, food stalls, and entertainment it truly comes alive. Families and children can easily spend the whole day here, picking apples, enjoying games, exploring the gardens, and learning a bit of history along the way. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of community spirit. It’s one of those rare places where kids have fun, parents can relax, and everyone leaves with a smile. Highly recommended for a family day out.

Nice palace with rich history. Beautiful garden and chapel. Definetely worth visiting once you're in Fulham. Especially given that place is open for visit for free.

Beautiful grounds and gardens to walk with views on Thames River. The cafe was not very busy and made it easy to enjoy a coffee with brunch after walking around the palace. Nice space with friendly staff.

Went on a Sunday morning for a tour (there is free entry without), it was very interesting and informative. Nice to be shown around the grounds and palace

Fulham Palace is a beautiful place to visit, full of history and stunning gardens with a wide variety of plants to explore. When I visited, the Chilli Fest was taking place—such a lively and fun event! They also have Apple Day coming up on October 5th, which sounds exciting. The palace grounds include a spacious coffee shop and clean toilets, making it a very comfortable visit. A lovely spot for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a relaxing day out.”

Fulham Palace is a great spot to visit when visiting London. It's an easy tube ride from the heart of the city and gives you a feel of the grand homes and gardens that adorn the British countryside. Even better, admission is free! The best part of Fulham is the beautiful gardens that you can spend time walking through and exploring. The house has a lovely interactive exhibit that walks you through the history of the building. For over 1,300 years, since AD 704, the house had been a residence to over 133 Bishops of London that lived here. They used it as an escape from the dirty city of London. You walk through the beautiful gate to the house and through a tiny door that opens up onto a large courtyard. The start of the exhibit through the house begins to the door at your left that walks you through the gift shop. The gardens are home to the second oldest botanic garden in London. There are over 13 acres of garden to step through. Don't miss the walled garden. It is delightful! To top of your experience be sure to stop in at the cafe for a bite of food or drink. The cafe offers some incredible lunch or bakery items. They had many gluten-free options as well. The food was fresh and delightful. Nothing like eating delish food with an incredible view.

It was a nice quiet area to visit. We did it on our last day in the city and it was a good change of pace. The gardens are very nice, it's close to the Thames river so you can walk that path as well. They also have a small little cafe that serves remarkably good food, coffee and tea. On top of that, the grounds are free to visit but donations are welcome.

Its not often that I spend a Sunday afternoon wandering around some gardens, a museum and a very pleasant coffee house, but this was definitely quite a treat. As we spent most of our time in the cafe, I'll focus on this. They have a very good selection of cakes (See photo below) although the pricing is all over the place - carrot cake for £3.50(?!) and yet a top notch pain au chocolat for £1.50. That aside, it all looked extremely delicious, and the coffee was excellent (See photo below) After ordering our food and drinks we settled down at one of the tables. Fortunately every one had left, so we could sit in complete peace surveying the crisply kept lawn through the large stately windows. I think I might rate this the no.1 place to have coffee in London! On our way we had a quick peek at some of the art on display - definitely worth a visit at some point. We then strolled along the river: the first time I've seen the Putney boathouses from this angle. All in all a very good place to spend a couple of hours. As we left someone remarked that it would be a very good location for a summer drinks party: hopefully I will be returning in the coming months.

Trying on a wedding dress at a shop in Toronto, my sister was asked where she was getting married... "Fulham Palace, in London" "A PALACE!! Are you a princess??" Sadly not, as that would make me Prince Tom E (the Duke of Yelp?) But, yes... Fulham Palace is available for private hire and it was a fantastic setting for a wedding. It feels less like a royal palace and more like a big old country mansion. In London that makes it an oddity and a rarity to boot. It's worth a visit if you're ever in Putney to see what the old Bishop used to live like (it was his gaff) and they have a wicked good cafe with plush sofas under chandeliers and a view out into the long country garden filled with wild flowers and roses. It's a perfect stop to relax on a sunny summer afternoon, but the palace always feels welcoming even in winter too. As the listing says, it also holds art and you'll typically find a new sculpture or installation added every year or so, but don't expect too much. The palace is the real star.

This review is for the coffee house inside the palace, not the palace itself. This charming little coffee house is wonderfully decorated with an assortment of sofas, mismatched chairs, tables, benches and stools. It looks and feels very comfortable and cozy. The coffee and snack selection isn't huge, but everything is very well made from quality ingredients, fresh and delicious. They even have a few vegan pastry options! The view from the cafe into the gardens is beautiful, the palace gardens are definitely worth a visit! The only deduction is for the prices being quite steep, even for the area.

Came here as part of Open House London. The palace is quite small but is located in the beautiful Bishops Park in Putney. Although it is called a Palace, it is a place where the Bishops of London lived. There are a couple art and historically interesting exhibitions within the palace. We had a tour around the palace and were shown the attic, which is not shown to visitors normally. It was pretty interesting to see the original wood work and how the chandelier was being held up. Overall a cute little palace and I would definitely recommend stopping in to walk around the gardens and view the exhibitions.

The Fulham Palace was the 'country retreat' of the London Bishops since the 11th century. The palace was re-furbished last year and reopened its doors in the winter '06. It is a gorgeous venue for a wedding, a special party or an office get-together. We hired the palace for a business party and it was a real success. The rooms are airy and comfortable, the architecture is superb and the catering was great. The palace is a bit off the beaten track (which is the only downside for a business party) but the advantage is that the building is set in the middle of botanic gardens - which make a fabulous backdrop during spring and summer. Well recommended if you are looking for an affordable yet stylish and original venue.

For me, the special part of Fulham Palace lays in it's grounds. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens, the palace has an air of mystery about it. The gardens are home to many tame Squirrels, who follow your every move around the grounds. An ideal place for a Sunday walk, picnic or frisbee games with the little ones, the grounds behold a herb garden, a windy path, a climbing tree and a secret 'wild garden' at the very back, which you enter underneath a brick arch. An ideal place to teach little ones about nature, and to feed the squirrels and other such wholesome activities. There are tours of the actual palace itself during the week and at selected times over the weekend. Limited parking.