Fulham Palace, London

Name: Fulham Palace
Address: Bishop's Ave, London, SW6 6EA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7736 3233

#429 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Fulham Palace, in Fulham, London, previously in the former English county of Middlesex, is a Grade I listed building with medieval origins and was formerly the principal residence of the Bishop of London. The site was the country home of the bishops from at least the 11th century until 1973. Though still owned by the Church of England, the palace is managed by the Fulham Palace Trust and houses a museum of its long history as well as restored historic rooms. It also has a large botanic garden and is situated next to Bishops Park. The palace garden is listed Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°28'13"N, 0°12'57"W

Address

Bishop's AveHammersmith and Fulham (Palace Riverside)London SW6 6EA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7736 3233

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Day trips

Fulham Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Craven Cottage, Putney Exchange, Bishops Park, Bricklayer's Arms.

0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Craven Cottage, London
11 min walk • Craven Cottage is a football ground in Fulham, West London, England, which has been the home of Fulham F.C. since 1896. The ground's capacity is 19,359; the record attendance is 49,335, for a game against Millwall in 1938.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Putney Exchange, London
12 min walk • Putney Exchange is an indoor shopping centre in Putney, in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
~110 ftNW
Park
Bishops Park, London
1 min walk • Bishops Park is a park in Fulham, West London. The park was opened by the London County Council in 1893, on land given by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.
~1540 ftS
Nightlife
Bricklayer's Arms, London
8 min walk • The Bricklayer's Arms, Waterman St, built in 1826 is the oldest pub in Putney, London. It has twice been CAMRA National Pub of the Year for the Greater London Region, in 2007 and 2009, and "South West London Pub of the Year" in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
~1500 ftW
Park
Leader's Gardens, London
8 min walk • Leader's Gardens is a public urban park on the banks of the River Thames in the London Borough of Wandsworth, between Putney and Barnes town centres.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Fulham Railway Bridge, London
11 min walk • Fulham Railway Bridge crosses the River Thames in London. It is very close to Putney Bridge, and carries the London Underground District line between Putney Bridge station on the North, and East Putney station on the South.
0.6 miNW
Park
Barn Elms, London
16 min walk • Barn Elms is an open space in Barnes in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, located on the northerly loop of the River Thames between Barnes and Fulham. The WWT London Wetland Centre lies to the north of the open space, now largely given over to sporting venues.
~1430 ftW
Park
Putney Sculpture Trail, London
7 min walk • Putney Sculpture Trail encompasses nine sculptures by British sculptor Alan Thornhill which are permanently publicly sited along the south side of the River Thames to either side of Putney Bridge, in the borough of Wandsworth.
~1370 ftSE
Bridge
Putney Bridge, London
7 min walk • Putney Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge over the River Thames in west London, linking Putney on the south side with Fulham to the north.
~1130 ftSE
Church
All Saints Church, London
6 min walk • All Saints' Church is the ancient parish church of Fulham, in the County of Middlesex, pre-dating the Reformation. It is now an Anglican Church in Fulham, London, sited close to the river Thames, beside the northern approach to Putney Bridge. The church tower and interior nave and chancel are Grade II* listed.
~1270 ftE
Nightlife
The Temperance, London
7 min walk • The Temperance Billiard Hall, now a pub called The Temperance, is a Grade II listed building at 90 Fulham High Street, Fulham, London. It was built in 1910, and the architect was Norman Evans. It was built for a company called Temperance Billiard Halls Ltd, who built a number ...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fulham Palace open?

Fulham Palace is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fulham Palace?

Nearby attractions include Bishops Park, London (1 min walk), All Saints Church, London (6 min walk), Vesta Rowing Club, London (6 min walk), Putney Bridge, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Fulham Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fulham Palace:

Ferry

Putney Pier • Lines: Rb6 (6 min walk)
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier • Lines: Rb6 (22 min walk)

Bus

Fulham Road • Lines: 220, 430, 74, N33, N72, N74 (6 min walk)
Ruvigny Gardens • Lines: 22, 265, 378, 485, N22, N33, N72 (7 min walk)

Metro

Putney Bridge • Lines: District (9 min walk)
Parsons Green • Lines: District (18 min walk)

Train

Putney (17 min walk)
Barnes (29 min walk)