What’s on near Hampton Court in 2020
Here at Craven House we’re lucky enough to be ideally situated for all the events and festivals that take place in Hampton Court Palace and the surrounding villages over the year. And with quick and easy access to London you’d be hard pressed to find a more perfect spot from which to enjoy all that 2020 has to offer.
We’ve pulled together a smattering of some of our favourite events happening this year. So whether you’re an antique hunter, marathon runner, tennis watcher, flower enthusiast, Lionel Richie fan or simply fond of a good market, we’ve got something for everyone in our corner of the country.
Eight magical things to do around Hampton Court this Christmas
The festive season is here! We are dusting off all our ornaments and ‘decking the halls’ at Craven House – which is beautifully decorated for December, as always.
There is plenty going on in and around Hampton Court this Christmas, from markets and fun fairs to carol concerts and pantomimes. Here are just some of our favourites to get you in a merry mood:
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London’s best Christmas markets
For anyone that isn’t incredibly organised and has done all their shopping already, or anyone who just fancies getting in the festive spirit, London is packed with fabulous Christmas markets at this time of year.
Whether you’re picking up last-minute gifts or looking for a good glass of mulled wine, you’re spoilt for choice. Here’s a brief pick of the best:
Best of the West: Must-see destinations in London’s West End
London, like all great cities, is a tough nut to crack as a tourist. You can try and fit everything into a weekend, but in truth, there are London residents who still haven’t been to some of our most famous hotspots.
Essentially, trying to fit in everything just isn’t practical – it can, for example, take 2-3 days to truly see everything in the British Museum. Instead, you ideally need to pick a few of your favourites and focus on those.
So, here’s our own pick of some of the must-sees and must-dos in the West End…
5 of the best restaurants near Hampton Court Palace
One of the many blessings of our fabulous location is the abundance of top-notch eateries right on our doorstep.
Here’s my pick of 5 of the best:
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Jousting, concerts and flowers: Summer at Hampton Court Palace
Our serviced apartments are fortunately located for a rich variety of fabulous London attractions. But being positioned adjacent to Hampton Court Palace is something that never fails to bring guests to our doors.
This summer the palace will be alive with activity for all the family, and here are some of the highlights.
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