Bandstand & Entertainment
Eat, drink and be merry, all whilst soaking up the atmosphere and spirit of the season, with sing-along festive classics on the Courtyard Bandstand. Plus, find out more about the free activities on offer throughout the Fayre!
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Take two sassy vocalists, arrange a collection of original and cover swing songs, add some festive favourites and shake it up with some sharp dance routines… and you have The Polka Dots Duo!
From Paris theatre stage to Caribbean cruiseliner, Goodwood House to Gatwick Departures, The Polka Dots are regulars to the Food Festivals here at Hampton Court and this year, they are back with a seasonal twist to create a winter wonderland for all festive fayre visitors
London born singer songwriter Gavin Holligan could easily be summed up as a 'modern day - classic artist'. Along with his fervent melodies, honest lyrics and an engaging stage presence Gavin effortlessly delivers a distinctive soulful blend of Folk & Jazz.
Maya Lane is a 16 year old singer songwriter who is passionate about pursuing a career in music. She plays a combination of acoustic pop / folk and mixes popular and classic covers with her own original material.
Covering everything from jazz standards and soul classics to pop and 90s rnb, Ready Or Not can tailor their set to suit any crowd. Requests are always encouraged, as is dancing and singing along! All three are established session musicians having performed with artists such as Westlife, The Four Tops, Jamie Cullum, Will Young, Vanessa Mae, Tim Rice, Pitbull and more!
Join the Boy Choristers of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace and sing some of your favourite carols for this bite-sized 20 minute Carol Service in the Chapel Royal.
Services take place at 11am, 2pm and 3pm on Saturday 7 December only.
Funky Face painting and Body art to add colour and Christmas sparkle to your day – for adults and children.
Lose yourself in the most famous maze in the world – search for the hidden letters, solve the anagram and collect your Christmas treat!
Meet Henry VIII's Great Horses and enjoy a free tram ride through 500 years of history.
The Shire horses at Hampton Court are part of the last herd of working Shire horses in London. They live in Home Park, where they also help maintain the wildflower meadows.
Once ubiquitous across London, today Shire horses are rarer than pandas, and Hampton Court Palace offers a unique opportunity to meet Henry VIII's gentle giants.
Our trams are fully accessible and can accommodate wheelchairs.
Please note: shire horse rides are weather dependent and will not run in adverse weather conditions.
Photo credit: EquipassionUK
Timetable
SELECT A DAY
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AMPolka Dot Duo
11:15 AM - 11:45 AMGavin Holligan
12:00 PM - 12:30 AMReady or Not12:45 PM - 1:15 PMGavin Holligan1:30 PM - 2:00 PMPolka Dot Duo2:30 PM - 3:00 PMReady or Not3:15 PM - 3:45 PMPolka Dot Duo4:00 PM - 4:00 PMReady or Not4:45 PM - 5:15 PMGavin Holligan -
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMGavin Holligan11:15 AM - 11:45 AMPolka Dots Duo12:00 PM - 12:30 PMReady or Not12:45 PM - 1:15 PMGavin Holligan1:30 PM - 2:00 PMPolka Dot Duo2:15 PM - 2:45 PMReady or Not3:00 PM - 3:30 PMPolka Dot Duo3:45 PM - 4:15 PMReady or Not4:30 PM - 5:00 PMGavin Holligan
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AMGavin Holligan10:45 AM - 11:15 AMPolka Dot Duo11:30 AM - 12:00 PMReady or Not12:15 PM - 12:45 PMGavin Holligan1:00 PM - 1:30 PMPolka Dot Duo1:45 PM - 2:15 PMReady or Not2:30 PM - 3:00 PMGavin Holligan3:15 PM - 3:45 PMPolka Dot Duo4:00 PM - 4:30 PMReady or Not
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