New for 2025, the Hampton Court Palace Feel Good Festival is a celebration of joy! Bringing together the mind, body and soul for one stunning spring weekend within the gardens and grounds of one of the UK’s historic royal palaces.
Through hands on workshops, guided practices, drop-in clinics and of course food, drink and shopping, visitors to the Feel Good Festival can ditch the dull and feel the best version of themselves.
The Wellness Workshops programme is designed to encourage people of all levels to get involved in practices that focus on mindfulness, relaxation or fitness to hone their skill or find a new passion. There will be local expertsin Yin Yoga, Pilates and Sound Bathingdemonstratingtheirexpertisethrough a series of workshops for visitors to join.
The Joyfulness Talks Stage programme is hosted by Joyfulness Experts Donna Easton and Nick Ede, who share how to live a more joyful life, as well as bringing a wealth of experience and practices to share with our visitors. Their packed roster of talks includes chef Chris Baber discussing Good Mood Food and how to cook yourself happy, as well as how Dopamine Dressing can change your outlook and help with confidence one outfit at a time.
The London House of Wellbeing(TLHOW) will also be hosting a mix of Wellness Workshops and Feel Good Talks at the event this spring, focussing on meditation, breathwork, journaling, nutritional talks and lots more. TLHOW will be bringing a Pop-Up Clinic too, giving visitors direct access to professional health screening tests. TLHOW will be on-hand through the event to offer visitors access to health experts and 1-2-1 menopause advice to help inform, guide and support.
Take a moment for yourself after a busy day at the festival and join a Make & Create workshopand relax into a new hobby – make a jesmonite home accessory with Crafty Jezebels, delve into the benefits of Journaling with The London House of Wellbeing orlearn how to Batik with Batiking.
At the centre of the event will be the Artisan Market, hosting producers and independent makers of art, jewellery, housewares and food, eachknown for thevarious ways their products help people gain a boost of serotonin. Alongside this, will be a curated shopping hubs for well-known brands in the space of wellness and beauty, children's shopping, and active lifestyle.
Beside the workshop, talks and artisan market there will be street food vendors offering a range of healthy and hearty dishes to enjoy, such as a Latin and Japanese fusion from Sugoi, sample traditional Uzbek cuisine at Sugoi or visit Beyrootsfor some Lebanese dishes. Good Food Festival 2025 will have a focus on making healthier choices, with No and Low alcohol options from our pop-up bars, as well juice bars and alternatives to support our wellness focus, alongside the usual alcoholic bar offering.
There is plenty to keep the little ones entertained too, at theLEGOCreation Station, encouraging imagination and creativity sharing amongst family and friends. With themed zones, kids can build their own wonderful creation with help from LEGO sets.
Visitors to the Feel Good Festival are invited to draw inspiration and take time for themselves as they explore the historic Tudor palace and gardens, both included in admission to the festival. Stepping back in time as they wander through the dazzling art-filled State Apartments, take in the sights and smells of Henry VIII’s kitchens, and gaze up at the impressive hammerbeam roof of the Great Hall, visitors can feel connected to centuries of history at the palace. Hampton Court Palace’s magnificent gardens are also included in the experience, with joy-seekers invited to get lost in the Wilderness, take in the sweet scent of spring flowers in the formal gardens, and encourage little ones to let off some steam in the Magic Garden.
Free entry to the Feel Good Festival is included in admission to Hampton Court Palace, while Historic Royal Palaces members can also enjoy free entry. Visitors can treat themselves to a VIP Upgrade, with the package including access to the VIP lounge and tea and coffee bar, an exclusive shopping bag, complimentary breakfast pastries, and a free bar serving beer, wine, and prosecco from 12pm to 5pm.