Buckingham Palace, London

Buckingham Palace is the Queens official London residence and is used to receive and entertain guests on state, ceremonial and official occasions for the Royal Family.

The Palace is located between The Green Park, Hyde Park and St. James's Park.

State Rooms, Ballroom & Gardens

Buckingham Palace's 19 state rooms, ballroom and gardens are open to visitors during August and September while the Queen makes her annual visit to Balmoral.

The State rooms house some of the Royal family's greatest treasures including paintings and the finest French and English furniture. Visit the spectacular Palace Ballroom and tour the Palace gardens with views of the west front of the Palace and the lake.

There is an entry fee and tickets are limited so you should book ahead if possible.

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Changing the Guard

The Changing the Guard ceremony takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11.30 every day in summer, every other day in winter.

The New Guard marches to the Palace from Wellington Barracks with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed and then returns to barracks.

The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes and is free to watch.

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Victoria Memorial

The Victoria Memorial is the golden statue of Queen Victoria which sits in front of the Palace facing down The Mall

The Queen's Gallery

The Queen's Gallery is a permanent space dedicated to exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation.

Only a small part of the collection is on display at any time so the objects on display are continuously rotated making it worthy of repeat visits.

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The Royal Mews

The Royal Mews houses the State vehicles used by the Royal Family for coronations, State Visits and royal weddings

The stables are also home to the horses that take part in The Queen's official and ceremonial duties.

This requires a ticket for entry.

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The nearest tube stations are Green Park, Victoria, Hyde Park Corner and St. James's Park.

Opening Times

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Ticket Prices

Combination tickets are available at discounted rates.

The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace (includes audio guide)
Adult - £17

Changing the Guard
Adult - Free

The Royal Mews
Adult - £7.75

The Queen's Gallery
Adult - £8.75

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Disabled Facilities

Buckingham Palace provides a wide range of assistance for visitors with disabilities.

Wheelchair users are asked to book ahead by telephoning the Ticket Sales and Information Office.

Full details are available on the website or by e-mailing specialistsales@royalcollection.org.uk.

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More Information

Telephone: 020 7766 7300
Email: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk

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Hotels & Accommodation

	Rubens At The Palace 39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS Distance: 0.2 miles
	Crowne Plaza London St James 45-51 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF Distance: 0.2 miles
	Thistle Westminster Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0QT Distance: 0.3 miles