Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey as you step into the enchanting world of Hampton Court Palace, once the illustrious residence of the legendary Henry VIII! This captivating estate offers opulent chambers, expansive gardens, and knowledgeable guides donning period costumes. The most exciting part? Gather your dear ones and embark on an exhilarating adventure through the Palace Gardens and Maze. Simply display your smartphone ticket and relish the treatment fit for royalty! Get your tickets now to Hampton Court Palace, Gardens & Maze!

David Gray’s debut album, 'A Century Ends', was released in 1993, followed by 'Flesh' in 1994. After touring with the likes of Radiohead and the Dave Matthews Band in support of his third album 'Sell, Sell, Sell', David decided to self-finance his fourth album, 'White Ladder', and release it on his own label, IHT Records, in 1998. As David’s recording success grew, so did his reputation as a live performer as he toured all around the world playing such iconic venues as London’s Earls Court and Royal Albert Hall, New York’s Madison Square Garden, and the Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl. In 2016, David released 'The Best of David Gray' and 'Gold In A Brass Age' in 2019. During the span of his career thus far, he has the best selling album in Ireland ever with 'White Ladder', a BAFTA nomination, two Ivor Novellos, a Q award, two Brit nominations, and a Grammy nomination.

Start your Christmas shopping early at the Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre! Set amongst the wonderful setting of the palace grounds, browse and buy from a curated selection of independent makers and creative businesses, enjoy some live music from the bandstand, indulge in some sweet handmade treats, tasty lunches from our street food sellers or warming drinks to keep you fuelled for more shopping! This December, the historic gardens of Henry VIII’s former home are transformed into a food lover’s paradise for the Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre (5th –7th & 12th –14th December), the ultimate festive day out. Visitors can browse delicious artisan food and drink, discover carefully curated gifts, and soak up the seasonal atmosphere. Now celebrating its 10th year, the Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre showcases artisan and boutique food and drink businesses, alongside independent retailers brimming with gift inspiration. Visitors can browse the Festival for unique presents, stocking fillers, and thoughtful ideas for tricky-to-buy-for relatives. With a broad line-up of over 100 exhibitors offering everything from candles, fragrances, jewellery, homewares, prints, hampers, board games, and the Christmas classic – socks – there is something special for everyone. Week 1: 5-7 December Week 2: 12-14 December

Andy McCluskey is pushed to pick his highlights from the 40 years of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD): there have been so many. There’s the time he first held their debut single, Electricity, on Factory Records. There was the first of their staggering 29 Top Of The Pops appearances, when the Wirral electronic giants-to-be were initially so surprised to find themselves on the telly alongside Elton John and Bonnie Langford he mouthed “What are we doing here?!” at synth-playing OMD partner Paul Humphreys. Then there was signing his ever autograph at Liverpool Eric’s; being paid by the venue for the first time (with half a crate of beer), or standing on stage at the Rewind festival in 2018 with “35,000 people going wild”.

American record producer, songwriter, musician, composer, arranger and guitarist.