Historic Royal Palaces: demonstrations and hands-on experiences

Tour the Georgian Royal Kitchens, untouched since the death of Queen Charlotte in 1818 and back in use for the first time. See cookery demonstrations recreating the working life of the Clerk of the Kitchen and his team circa 1789 on the last weekend of every month. Included with a Kew Gardens admission ticket.

Find out how gin was central to Georgian life, both high and low, and enjoy the flavours of two of the period’s greatest indulgences. £25.

Explore the replanted Georgian Kitchen Garden and the fruit, vegetables and herbs that were grown for the royal table and visit the newly restored Chocolate Kitchen, where George I’s chocolatier Tomas Tosier made the fashionable and expensive new drink. At the regular demonstrations you can taste chocolate fit for a king. Included with the palace admission ticket.

A glamorous fashion show in the sumptuous Orangery, scene of royal summer entertainments, with clothes and accessories from the collections of contemporary British designers inspired by Georgian styles and silhouettes. £25.

A chance to see top TV chefs in action, sample great flavours from all around the UK and discover more about Georgian cookery from the palace’s own experts. There’s lots of family entertainment, too. Included with the Hampton Court admission ticket (kids free).