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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is one of London’s most iconic buildings making it a must-see attraction during your visit. The Queen's home is one of the very few Royal Palaces that are still standing today. The Palace makes a great background for photos and watching the changing of the guards is a must whilst you are there. · ★ 5.0

Buckingham Palace is one of London’s most iconic buildings making it a must-see attraction during your visit. The Queen's home is one of the very few Royal Palaces that are still standing today. The Palace makes a great background for photos and watching the changing of the guards is a must whilst you are there (please check all the dates and timings below). The Palace is also open to visitors during the summer season during certain times, so be sure to get inside to get a sense of the lives of the Royal Family.

In front of the Palace exists a beautiful fountain made in memory of Queen Victoria. The Green Park and St. James’s Park are also just minutes away from the Palace.

  • Facts about Buckingham Palace: The Palace consists of 775 lavishly designed rooms, including 78 bathrooms and 19 state rooms, some of which were used for the wedding reception of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Ticket Prices

The Royal Mews:

The Mews will be completely closed from 2 November 2020 to November 2022, until further notice.

Ticket Prices 2

The Queen’s Gallery:

1 November – 31 March

  • Monday:9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday to Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday to Sunday:9:30 am – 4:30 pm

1 April – 31 October

  • Monday:9:30 am – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday to Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday to Sunday:9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Rating

5

Address

Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA, London

Post Code

SW1A 1AA

Opening Hours

The Royal Mews

  • 1 February – 22 March
  • Monday to Sunday:10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • 23 March – 31 October
  • Monday to Sunday:10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • 1 – 30 November
  • Monday to Sunday:10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Queen’s Gallery

  • 25 July – 4 October
  • Monday to Sunday:9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • All other times of the year
  • Monday to Sunday:10:00 am – 5:30 pm

Changing of the Guard

  • 11:00 am daily in the summer and Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at other times of the year.

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