Discovering Fulham Palace with CBA London

CBA London

Celebrating Festival of Archaeology 2025, an opportunity to get behind the people, heritage, history and restoration of Fulham Palace

Fulham Palace

Community Archaeologist Alexis Haslam has put together an exceptional visit to historic Fulham Palace for our CBA London Festival of Archaeology for our 2025 Festival of Archaeology finale. The remaining tickets are now open to the public.The Scheduled Ancient Monument of Fulham Palace is a significant site, with archaeological evidence dating back to the Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic. The discovery of a late Roman settlement suggests it was once an important location on the River Thames, with Anglo-Saxon evidence supporting this interpretation. Transferred to the Bishop of London in AD 704 it remained a home to the Bishops until 1973.Having experienced a period of decline, numerous restoration projects have now restored the site to its former glory, with the late 15th century Tudor courtyard re-pointed and a new museum opened in 2019. The architecture of the Palace is multi-faceted and, with a number of the Bishops proving keen gardeners, the site is the second oldest botanic garden in London. This tour will examine the long history of the Palace taking in the archaeology, architecture and botanic significance of this ancient site.A few tickets are available following our members' priority booking period, and if all tickets are sold we will open a waiting list. Booking will close on Friday 1st August. ***STUDENT SPECIAL OFFER***We have a special category of student tickets (£5) which include a year's membership of CBA London with the first purchase, including priority booking for future events. Any student in full time education is eligible. Student cards will need to be shown at the event.Our policy is only to give refunds if the place can be filled from the waiting list. If you have any questions, please contact the organiser.Further information will be sent to all those booking.