Buckingham Palace

Enjoy a visit Buckingham Palace - home to the British Monarchy in London

East facade of Buckingham Palace
East facade of Buckingham Palace cc licensed photo by Valdiney Pimenta

Buckingham Palace has been the official residence in London for the British monarch since 1837. It also serves as the headquarters of the administration for the Monarchy.

This massive royal residence contains 775 different rooms including nineteen State rooms which are often used by the Royal Family to host and entertain Heads of State and other officials. The Palace houses many highly valued works of art that make up a portion of the Royal Collection, one of the world's major art collections.

During your visit to Buckingham Palace you can enjoy viewing and photographing the impressive facades and the Victoria Memorial. Arrive in the morning and witness the famous Changing of the Guard Ceremony which occurs daily at 11:30am during the summer and every second day at 11:30am the rest of the year.

From July through October you can tour The State Rooms - A tour that includes the lavish State Rooms decorated with paintings and priceless scupltures by the masters as well as the Palace Garden, a private sanctuary that is home to at least 30 species of birds and over 350 varieties of wild flowers, and also a special exhibition of collectibles and/or The Royal Mews - Where the State vehicles and horses that transport the Royal Family are kept and maintained. These include motor cars and spectacular carriages including the Gold State Coach that is featured in Coronations.

Throughout the year you can also visit The Queens Gallery where you can view and exhibition of fine art items that are rotated from the Royal Collection. Admission Charges apply to the above tours and can be purchased indivually or as a package. Each of the above links will give you all the information you need.

There are many other attractions within easy walking distance of Buckingham Palace. Some of these include Saint James's Park, Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. These attractions can be nicely combined into a memorable one or two day walking tour.

For more information about the Buckingham Palace and the various options for tours and hours visit their official website linked above.

Facts For Your Visit

Official Website: Buckingham Palace

Fee: For inside tours only

Address: London SW1A 1AA, UK

Phone: 0303 123 7300

Official Website: Buckingham Palace

Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5Buckingham Palace Star Rating

5 Star Rating Buckingham Palace, with its grandeur and rich history, offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the opulent world of British royalty. The regal architecture, expansive gardens, and the Changing of the Guard ceremony create a truly majestic experience. Exploring the State Rooms unveils a treasure trove of art and exquisite decor, making a visit to Buckingham Palace a royal treat for history and culture enthusiasts alike.

Andarl Master - 10 days ago

4 Star Rating Missed out on guard change but overall the place is full of sculptures and the palace is also good but not spectacular. There is a royal park next to the palace and it is very well maintained. Overall a decent experience.

abhishek upamanyu - 9 days ago

4 Star Rating Absolutely brilliant. Loved going to Buckingham palace. Went to see the changing of the guards on a Sunday and it was such a great thing to see. Went for about an hour and even though it was raining I still really enjoyed myself. The palace itself is beautiful. MUST DO WHILST IN LONDON 😁😁

Charlie Lewis - 26 days ago

5 Star Rating It is the palace where the king or queen of the United Kingom lives. It is a beautiful building. It is covered with steel grills. It is having a beautiful park outside. A huge space is outside the building where people come to see the building and enjoy. The park is also very beautiful.

Rizwan Ullah - 4 days ago

5 Star Rating it's amazing ¡¡ I didn't need to wait, not many ppl (maybe because it's raining) I love the palace, so big. unfortunately, I can't go in today (it's closed). I would like to take photos with the guards but I can't as it's closed. Would love to visit again, but I will make sure I check the time that I can go in next time. (I need a toilet while visiting it, But I Can't find a toilet, so I need to go to a Cafe nearby.)

Dayfe Rashiya - 1 month ago

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Directions

Tube Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Circle and District LineVictoria12 minutes
Piccadilly LineGreen Park9 minutes
Victoria and Jubilee LineGreen Park9 minutes

How to get to Buckingham Palace by Tube

From Green Park Station just make your way south through the park.

From Victoria Station walk west to Buckingham Palace Road and follow it north to the Palace.

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