Palaces · London
Fulham Palace
In or near Tyburn.
Fulham Palace — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Putney Bridge · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fulham Palace, the nearest railway station is Putney Bridge, located 0.6 km away. Entry to the palace is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SW6 6EA.
About
Fulham Palace is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Fulham Palace is the historic residence of the Bishops of London, showcasing a rich history that spans from Roman times to the present. Visitors can explore the museum, historic rooms, and the beautiful gardens, which include a botanic garden and a walled garden.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Fulham Palace is a museum and former bishop's palace. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames in Fulham, London, previously in the former English county of Middlesex. It is the site of the Manor of Fulham dating back to Saxon times and was in the continuous possession of the bishops of London as lords of the manor from the 8th to 20th centuries. The much reduced estate comprises a Grade I listed complex with medieval origins. It was the principal residence of the Bishop of London from the 11th century until 1973. The palace remains owned by the Church of England, and is managed by the Fulham Palace Trust (registered charity 1140088). It houses a number of restored historic rooms and a museum documenting its long history. The property abuts Bishops Park, once part of the estate, and contains a large botanical garden, ranked Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The palace is open daily and is free to visit. According to figures released by the Fulham Palace Trust, over 390,000 people visited Fulham Palace in 2015/2016.
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Background
Description
The palace's moat, which is a scheduled monument, is nearly in length. It was the largest domestic moated site in medieval England, but its origin is unknown. The first known reference to the moat was in a 1392 document that refers to magna fossa ('great ditch'), but it is thought to be much older. Its distance from the palace suggests that it might have had a function other than defence. An alternative idea is that it was built by the Danes as a safeguard against flooding by the Thames. The moat was filled in with debris in the 1920s, at the request of the bishop of the time, Arthur Winnington-Ingram. Despite this, the entire moat still exists, underground, as an unbroken circuit. In 2010,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4704, -0.2160
- District
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Parish
- Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW6 6EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Nearest railway station
- Putney Bridge — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10.30am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm
- Official site
- fulhampalace.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5507927 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fulham Palace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fulham Palace?
- Fulham Palace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW6 6EA), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
- What is Fulham Palace?
- Fulham Palace — a Grade I-listed palace in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fulham Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Putney Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW6 6EA.
- Who owns Fulham Palace?
- Fulham Palace is owned by Church of England.
- Is Fulham Palace a listed building?
- Fulham Palace is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Fulham Palace free to visit?
- Yes, Fulham Palace is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fulham Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Putney Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW6 6EA.