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Buckingham Palace

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The official London residence of the British monarch. While the building is used for many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.


Surrounded by gardens dotted with the odd statue or two, the whole area should be on any ones list of sight seeing spots when visiting London.

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Popularity rank: #1249
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West End, London, Westminster, London, South East England, England, Great Britain, UK, Europe
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Mall, St James Park, Green Park

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Changing of the Guards

The regular hand-over of guards in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace draws thousands of visitors to watch the soldiers and listen to the music. The process involves a new guard exchanging duty with the old guard. Approximately forty minutes to complete
Held daily (May to July) at 11:30am, and on alternate dates throughout the rest of the year.

Prices:

Free

State Rooms Buckingham Palace

The State Rooms form the heart of the working palace and are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Canaletto; sculpture by Canova; exquisite examples of Sevres porcelain; and some of the finest English and French furniture.
Opening times (29 July - 29 September):
SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
9:45 AM - 6:00 PM9:45 AM - 6:00 PM9:45 AM - 6:00 PM9:45 AM - 6:00 PM9:45 AM - 6:00 PM9:45 AM - 6:00 PM9:45 AM - 6:00 PM
*By tour only

Prices:
AdultChild (5-16)Child (0-4)OAP (60+)StudentFamily
(2 Adults & 3 Children)
£15.50£8.75Free£14.00£14.00£39.75

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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace

Directions

How to get here

Underground

Green Park (Underground station): South across Green Park.
Victoria Station: Northeast along Buckingham Palace Road.

Pedestrian

From Trafalgar Square: Exit via Admiralty Arch situated in the southwest direction of Trafalgar Square. Once through Admiralty Arch, The Mall is directly in front of you and St James Park located on your left. Either will transfer you to the front of Buckingham Palace after a ten minute stroll.

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Contact

Address: The Official Residences of The Queen, London, SW1A 1AA, UK
Phone: +44 20 7766 7300
Email: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk

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