As the festive season approaches, we are really looking forward to welcoming you to this year’s Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre. The ultimate festive celebration, the Fayre will bring over 100 artisan producers and exhibitors, live entertainment and delicious food and Christmas tipples to the stunning Palace and it’s grounds. Fun for all the family, this is a Christmas celebration you won’t want to miss.

To give you an idea of what is in store at this year's Fayre we have put together our very own Christmas Gift Guide with some of the amazing brands who will be joining us, giving you all the festive essentials from delicious cheese to mouth-watering ice cream and stunning vintage gifts to beautifully scented candles - our exhibitors have it all. Check out our Christmas gift guide below to find out the stories of some of the fantastic producers joining us:

Delicious Food and Drink…

Puckett’s Pickles

Nothing tickles like a Puckett’s Pickle! Inspired by her family's creative cooking and use of flavour, founder Sarah created Puckett’s Pickles using only the finest local ingredients and the flavours truly speak for themselves. So, make sure that you pick up a jar of their famous Piccalilli for your cheese board or Cranberry, Redcurrant & Clementine to spice up your Festive Goose!

Leap Wild Fish

At Leap, they believe the best fish swim free. Whether it’s wild salmon from the crystal clear waters of Alaska, or cod loin from the icy depths of the Atlantic, Leap is fish as it should be: free not farmed. This festive season, get a taste of Leap’s luxurious and high quality smoked salmon – perfect for Christmas morning!

Salcombe Dairy

With over 60 prestigious awards to their name, Salcombe Dairy operate from Devon's southernmost town and their reputation proceeds them country wide. Specialising mouth-watering ice cream and chocolate, you can bet that their Chocolate Gifts pack a real punch, with award-winning  flavours such as Christmas Pudding and Sea Salted Dark and Honey Comb. These artfully created treats are the perfect gift for indulgence this winter.

Heritage Cheese

With roots in acclaimed foodie hot spots such as Borough Market and Dulwich Village, it is no surprise that this cheesemongers has amassed a huge following since they began back in 2017. Every cheese tells a beautiful story of how, where and by whom it was made and it is their passion to share each story with their customers. Whether you are searching for something surprising or taking a tentative first step into the world of cheese, their team is more than happy to help.

Freda’s Peanut Butter

In 2016, Lisa and Andrew Newsham embarked on the holiday of a life time touring around New Zealand in a camper van called Freda.  Little did they know that it would literally be a life changing trip. As peanut butter lovers they searched for a couple of artisan brands on the shop shelves of New Zealand and were impressed that there seemed to be a revival of great quality nut butters there that were a million miles from the palm oil and refined sugar loaded offerings to be found in UK supermarkets. This sowed the seed of an idea to produce their own, but rather than it being plain peanut, they decided to incorporate interesting flavours from around the globe. After a year of trial and error, Freda’s was launched in 2017 with 5 tasty flavours that you can try today!

Perfect gift ideas…

Simply Vintage Designs

Simply Vintage Designs was born from a love of all things vintage and handmade. From vintage homeware to vintage buttons and paper prints and handcrafted pottery, they've got it all! They'll be joining us at the Festive Fayre with all their amazing vintage products, you won't want to miss them.

Ella & Cherry

Ella & Cherry London was founded in 2013, bringing unique blouses to the market. Their endless designs of blouses bring a refreshing and timeless breath of fresh air into any wardrobe. You won't want to miss their collection of blouses, dresses, trousers and much more at this year's Festive Fayre.

Monkey Sox

Following James' diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in July 2016, he wanted to create an inspiring way to raise awareness and funds for the MS community. Launching in September 2018 they committed themselves to inspire an active lifestyle for all and open conversations about MS. Monkey Sox are designed to be odd but co-ordinated. This represents how the body acts and feels different left to right when living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Innovation and quality are at the heart of Monkey Sox designs; quality is paramount. Their technical yarns and constructions allow you to enjoy the benefits of optimal comfort and support so you can focus on your best performance yet.

Spitafield Candles

Spitafields Candles began a few years ago when they made their first batch of Orange & Clove Christmas Candles for some friends using an old slow cooker on a kitchen table. Their reputation has grown, moving from a stall at Spitalfields Market to the High Street, but their guiding principle hasn’t changed - "To make a 100% natural soy candle that shines more brightly than the others".  

Don't miss these fantastic exhibitors and so many more this December at the Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre, from 3-5 December. Tickets are selling fast so book now and enjoy a wonderful day out with family and friends this festive season.