OU Trips

OU Trip - Day trip to Hampton Court Palace - The Christmas Beast Ball & Winter Fayre - December 2026

Dates
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Location
SOLD OUT & BOOKING CLOSED - Please complete the form if you would like to be added to a waiting list for this trip.

Join OU Trips this Christmas, as we discover an enchanted world! Step inside The Winter Palace in the glowing halls of Hampton Court Palace - where mythical beasts join the most magical ball of the year. The spell is cast. And throughout the palace, extraordinary creatures are gathering to welcome you to a celebration like no other.

It's festive. It's mystical. And it's brand new for 2026!

In addition, enjoy the Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre. This much-loved Christmas shopping event is hosted entirely in the stunning Great Fountain Garden of Henry VIII's famous palace.

With entry to the palace you can explore the rooms where Henry VIII's marriages changed the course of history, discover the atmospheric corridors of the Tudor palace, and move forward in time to experience a second palace — a baroque masterpiece built for William III and Mary II. 

 

Myth & Magic at Hampton Court Palace - The Christmas Beast Ball 2026!

Image: www.hrp.org.uk

Portrait of King Henry VIII

Image: C. Wilkinson (09/2023)

Tudor kitchen constructed by Cardinal Wolsey, who built Hampton Court

Image: C. Wilkinson (09/2023)

Stunning baroque ballroom used for entertaining palace guests during the reign of William III and Mary II

Image: C. Wilkinson (09/2023)

What's included?

  • Return Coach from OU Milton Keynes to Hampton Court Palace
  • Entry to Hampton Court Palace & Gardens - The Christmas Beast Ball
    • All open public areas of the palace
    • The gardens, courtyards, the Maze and the Magic Garden

  • Access to Hampton Court Palace 'Winter Fayre' 

     

Prices

Adult: £45

Child: £25

Dates and Times

Sunday 13th December 2026

Timed entry to Palace - TBC

Depart OU at 09:00 (please arrive by 08:45 to board the coach)

Depart Hampton Court Palace 16:30 (please arrive by 16:15 to board the coach)

 

Places available

50

Booking deadline

25th May 2026 - Please note: Please be aware that once your booking has been confirmed you accept full responsibility for payment of your tickets, because we have to order and pay for the tickets in advance of the payment deadline

To request places

Please complete the form to be added to the waiting list for this trip - the trip is now full and booking is closed - thank you!

BOOKING FORM

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Payment Deadlines

Payment deadline - 25th July 2026

Contacting us

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