Did you know there is a Palace tucked away in leafy Fulham?

At the start of this year, I promised myself more London adventures. Not the usual tourist hotspots, but quieter corners of the city.

London is full of hidden gems if you take the time to look for them.

I’ll admit, I haven’t been out and about exploring as much as I would’ve liked lately. But with a day off today, despite the good old British weather trying to dampen my spirits, I decided it was time to get back out there and discover somewhere new.

Fulham Palace

My destination for the day was Fulham Palace.

Despite being just over a mile from my workplace, I had absolutely no idea it even existed until I sat down with my Lonely Planet Guide to London last weekend. As I flicked through the pages looking for inspiration, Fulham Palace jumped out at me as the perfect place to go on a mini adventure.

The palace was the home of the Bishops of London from AD 704 right through to 1973 when the final Bishop moved out. That’s more than a thousand years of history sitting quietly along the banks of the Thames.

Today, the house and gardens are open to the public. They offer a peaceful pocket of calm away from the busy London streets.

With free entry, a delightful café and small, but perfectly formed gardens to wander through, it’s the sort of place where you can happily while away a couple of hours. Whether you’re interested in history, photography, or simply fancy a gentle stroll somewhere new, Fulham Palace House & Gardens is definitely worth adding to your London bucket list.

Armed with my camera and a bucketload of curiosity, I spent the afternoon wandering the grounds and capturing little details that caught my eye along the way.

Here’s a look at Fulham Palace House and Gardens through the lens of my camera.