Buckingham Palace

With plenty to see and discover your visit to the Buckingham Palace in London is a fascinating day trip for all the family. Buckingham Palace dates back to 1703.
Although Buckingham Palace is the official home of the British Monarchy with some areas inaccessible to the public, it also is open for visitors in some parts.

Some highlights to look out for are the Grand staircase, the changing of the guard, the State rooms, the Ballroom and the Palace Gardens.

The Queens Gallery displaying over 400 pieces of art is a must see for both royal fans and art lovers.
The palace is also open during summer time to visitors who flock to the palace to look around the State rooms and Buckingham Palace gardens.

Highlights not to be missed at Buckingham Palace;

• The grand piano, by John Broadwood & Sons in the Music room.
• Sculptures in the guard chamber, including the final birthday present that Queen Victoria gave to Prince Albert.
• Pieces by Joseph Engels, Emil Wolff and Carl Steinhauser in the Grand Entrance and marble hall.
• The Throne chairs in the Throne room.
• The palace’s 19 state rooms, which are open to the public during the summer months and are richly decorated with artwork, furniture, and decorations from the Royal Collection.
• The palace’s beautiful gardens, which are the largest private gardens in London and are open to the public during the summer months.
• The palace’s iconic architecture, which is a mix of styles, but it’s mainly Neoclassical, with the palace being designed by John Nash and Edward Blore.
• The Changing of the Guard ceremony, which takes place daily at 11:30 a.m. in front of the palace.
• The palace’s collection of art and artifacts, including works by famous artists such as Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Vermeer.

You can also take a tour of the Royal Mews, the official royal stable’s.

Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster and is one of the most iconic buildings in London.

We recommend that you should take a look at the official website before your visit to read about the latest information and any new exhibitions.