Horse Guards Parade

A must to see in London. It’s all part of the great British history. The horses are amazing and very well behaved, although they do on occasions get upset about a few things. Lovely to see. Always venture through the archway and see the main parade area and gardens.
Simon Round - 3 weeks ago

This is one of the must stops for my trip. If you have time to stick around or plan it right you can see the changing of the guards. There were loads of people there by the time I made it there but it was still great to experience. There's also a little souvenir shop around the back. Just to point out, these are real guards, not just people play acting. Please be respectful.
Melissa Leda - 4 months ago

So pleased we were able to make a stop here and see the Horse Guards in action. Two were stationed outside, whilst two Guards were inside on foot. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be able to see them, and to grab a quick photo alongside them too!
Emily Kapllani - 3 weeks ago

Horse guards is a wonderfully historic and spacious part of London. It’s definitely worth a visit on your way to or from Buckingham Palace. I thoroughly recommend going for changing of the guard, a free experience where you get to see all of the soldiers outfitted in their traditional uniforms and horses. There is small museum at horse guards with is ok, likely to entertain kids for 30-45 mins max.
Duke - 5 months ago

This is where you see events such as trooping of the colour (yes my American friends it has the letter u in it). Trooping of the colour is to mark the British sovereign's 'official' birthday. As the sovereign arrives the troops (around 1400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians) salute the sovereign who then goes on to inspect them. The Regimental Colour (flag) is then paraded down the ranks with the soldiers making specific coordinated movements. I say official birthday as their actual birthday e.g. King Charles was born on 14 November. However they choose a weekend in June to mark the 'official' birthday as the weather is much more likely to be favourable. And as it is at a weekend, the actual date moves around but is always in June. Apart from the trooping of the colour it's just a square of sand with some lovely architecture (Admiralty House, Household Cavalry Museum, Dover House) and statues/memorials (Guards Memorial, Royal Naval Division memorial, Field Marshal Roberts) around it and even a Turkish cannon (east side) taken after a battle in Egypt in 1801. One final odd fact is that the number 2 on the clock (overlooking the parade and front entrance) has a black background and is thought to commemorate England's last absolute sovereign (Charles I)
Chris Who - 3 months ago