Fulham Palace | |
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General information | |
Type | Bishop's palace |
Architectural style | Tudor, Gothic, Georgian |
Location | Fulham |
Town or city | London, SW6 |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 51°28′14″N 0°12′58″W / 51.470556°N 0.216111°W |
Current tenants | Fulham Palace Trust |
Owner | Church of England |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Brick, stone, wattle and daub, timber |
Website | |
fulhampalace.org | |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Designated | 7 May 1954 Amended 11 November 1988 |
Reference no. | 1286903[1] |
Designated | 1 October 1987 |
Reference no. | 1000133[2] |
Official name | Fulham Palace moated site |
Designated | Legacy |
Reference no. | 1001964 |
Fulham Palace 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 in the continuous possession of the bishops of London since the 8th century as lords of the manor until the 20th century. The much reduced estate comprises a Grade I listed complex with medieval origins and was formerly the principal residence of the Bishop of London from the 11th century until 1973.[3] Though still owned by the Church of England, the palace, managed by the Fulham Palace Trust (registered charity 1140088), 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 botanic garden. The palace garden is ranked Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.[4]
The palace is open daily and is free to visit.[5] According to figures released by the Fulham Palace Trust, over 390,000 people visited Fulham Palace in 2015/2016.[6]