Description
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The King, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.
Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep (including the central quadrangle) and 24 metres high.
Price starts from £32.00 for Adults, £20.50 for Young Person(18–24) and £16.00 for Children(5-17). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Top things to see and do at Buckingham Palace:
- Walk in the White Drawing Room: The White Drawing Room, perhaps the grandest of all the State Rooms, serves as a royal reception room for The King and members of the Royal Family to gather before official occasions. While you take in the splendour of the room, see if you can spot the enormous hidden door formed from one of the four side cabinets and mirrors.
- View a Vermeer: Come for the majesty, stay for the masters. A visit to the State Rooms is a chance to see some of the finest paintings by some of the biggest names in art history.
- Admire The King’s Tour Artists' display: This summer, visitors to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will see a special exhibition, The King’s Tour Artists, featuring over 70 works of art from His Majesty’s own collection, many on public display for the first time.
- Marvel at the marble: Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the sculptures in the Marble Hall of the Palace. The beautiful sculptures were created by Italian maestro Antonio Canova, who is considered to be one of the greatest artists of his time. Canova created three masterpieces for King George IV, including the sublime Mars and Venus which was carved from a single block of stone.
- Keep the kids keen: While our free multimedia guides have a children’s version, where Alice the footman and Rex the corgi help to keep kids entertained during the State Rooms tour, that’s not the only helping hand for parents at the Palace. Be sure to visit the Family Pavilion during the summer, set up on the terrace. There are activities and spaces to play to help burn some of that energy! See our family page and highlights page to discover more.
- Be guided through the garden: Ever wondered what was on the other side of those Palace walls? You can find out when the Palace is open in summer by booking a Garden Highlights Tour. Enjoy a 45-minute stroll around the private side of Buckingham Palace Garden with a guide. Soak up the colour in the Rose Garden, spot London’s most exclusive tennis court, and learn about the amazing wildlife in this little oasis in the middle of the city.
- Catch the Coronation carriage: Sometimes, all that glitters really is gold! One of the stars of King Charles III's Coronation in 2023 was the magnificent 260-year-old Gold State Coach. This carriage is a spectacular, living part of British history, having transported every king and queen to their Coronation since 1831.
- Discover the dazzling Edwardians: Our exciting exhibition, The Edwardians: Age of Elegance, at the King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, explores the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age through the lives of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary. Discover their family lives, personal collections, glittering social circles, and the spectacular royal events that defined their age.
- Greet the Guards: No trip to London is complete without experiencing the world-famous Changing the Guard ceremony where the New Guard replaces the Old in front of Buckingham Palace.
1.16 miles
