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SIX HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES YOU CAN HIRE
W
ith its splendid royal
gardens and stunning
architecture, Kew Palace is
an exquisite venue. The
venue is set within the Royal
Botanic Gardens, offering a
beautiful backdrop for
entertaining.
The Grade I listed venue is
both regal and intimate, with a
rich history as the family home
of Georgian royalty, particularly
that of King George III, Queen
Charlotte and their children.
Today, this tiny yet perfectly
formed royal palace is the
perfect place for events. The
palace and its charming
outbuildings have a beauty and
history which is guaranteed to
fascinate your guests.
Event spaces at Kew Palace
include the King’s Dining
Room, which still looks as it
did when King George III was in
Kew
Palace
residence. Today, the room can
accommodate up to 40 guests
for a reception or 30 for seated
dinners. Alternatively, you could
hire the Royal Kitchens for a
dinner party of 40. This
intriguing space comes
complete with historic roasting
range, charcoal grill, pastry
oven, and kitchen table.
The Queen’s Garden is an
enclosed private garden which
perfectly suits summer parties
for up to 40, in the warmer
months. The garden is laid out
in a 17th-Century style
including a gazebo, Florentine
sculpture, a sunken garden and
a mount crowned with a
rotunda. Queen Charlotte’s
Cottage can also be hired for
events. This picturesque place
is great for an intimate,
informal summer gathering.
Kew Palace – an intimate royal family retreat set in beautiful gardens.
H
illsborough Castle is an
oasis of calm on the
edge of the city of Belfast,
nestled within acres of
stunning, landscaped
gardens. The castle has
hosted political talks and
esteemed royal residents in
equal measure and is sure to
leave a lasting impression on
your guests. The Red Room at Hillsborough
Castle is a grand yet intimate
space for small, personal
celebrations for up to 10
guests. Another intimate space
is the State Dining Room,
which can accommodate up to
24 diners or up to 70 for a
reception.
The spacious and versatile
Throne Room is ideal for larger
dinners and receptions. This
impressive venue has room for
up to 80 guests for dinner or
150 for receptions. The Castle’s
State Rooms are also popular
choices for events. Up to 80
guests can dine within these
rooms surrounded by paintings The Castle also includes two
marquee sites for up to 350
guests on the South Lawn and
South Terrace. These spaces
allow you to host your event
amongst ornamental grounds,
peaceful woodland,
meandering waterways,
picturesque glens and trimmed
lawns.
Credit:
Hillsborough Castle
from the Royal Collection.
The restored 18th Century Hillsborough Castle in County Down.
For more information on event hire at any of these six
Historic Royal Palaces, visit hrp.org.uk .
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