Buckingham Palace is the London home of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh and has been the official London residence of the monarchy since 1837. The palace itself is used for state functions, official receptions, Royal ceremonies and is in many respects the administrative headquarters of the Royal Family.

The nearest tube stations to Buckingham Palace are Green Park and Victoria. Visitors to the palace can watch the changing of the guard ceremony, visit the Queens Gallery, the Royal Mews and the State Rooms of the palace.

The ceremonial changing of the Buckingham Palace guard takes place daily at 11:30am during June and July and on every other day throughout the rest of the year, weather permitting. The ceremony takes place in front of the palace, lasts approximately 45 minutes and is free.

The Royal Mews contains the Royal carriages and other vehicles used by the Royal family for state occasions. The mews are also a working stable but the horses may be on official duty and are not always on public view. The mews are open daily between 28th July and 25th September from 10:00am until 5:00pm with last admission at 4:15pm. Between 24th March and 27th July and between 26th September and 31st October the mews are open daily except Fridays between 11:00am and 4:00pm with last admission at 3:15pm. Individual ticket prices are £7.00 per adult and £4.50 for children.

The Queens Gallery displays a changing selection of items from the Royal Collection. The gallery is open daily between 10:00am and 5:30pm. Entry is by timed ticket with last admission at 4:30pm. Individual ticket prices are £7.50 per adult and £4.00 for children.

During 2007 the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace are open to visitors daily from 28th July until 25th September between 9:45am and 6:00pm. Entry is by timed ticket with last admission at 3:45pm. Individual ticket prices are £15.00 per adult and £8.50 for children. This attraction is very popular and advance booking is recommended.

Visitors intending to visit all attractions at the palace may wish to consider purchasing one of the combined ticket options that are available.

For further information and to book tickets in advance visit the Royal Collection website.


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