The State Rooms and Garden at Buckingham Palace
Map & directions
By car
There is no general visitor car parking at Buckingham Palace.
For disabled visitors, if you have booked the step-free access route of the Palace, you can also book accessible parking if required. The access route and parking must be pre-booked by contacting the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or [email protected].
By train
The nearest train stations are London Victoria (10 minute walk) or London Charing Cross (20 minute walk).
Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By underground
The nearest tube stations are Victoria, Green Park, St. James's Park and Hyde Park Corner (all approximately 10 minutes walk).
For further information visit the Transport for London website.
By coach / bus
Bus numbers 11, 211, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road. Victoria Coach Station is a 10-minute walk from the Palace.
You can plan your journey using the Transport for London website.
Make the most of your visit to Buckingham Palace with this ticket giving you access to both the State Rooms and the Palace Garden, where you can relax with a picnic in this unique, one-off experience.
Your day will start with a guided tour of the magnificent State Rooms, led by one of our expert guides. The State Rooms provide the setting for official ceremonial occasions and are furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Winterhalter, sculpture, fine porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
You will then be free to explore the garden and see some of its most famous features, such as the plane trees planted by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, before enjoying a picnic on the lawn with your family and friends. You can purchase delicious refreshments from one of the many food stalls dotted around the garden, or bring your own food and drink.
For those interested in taking a more in-depth look at the history and highlights of the garden, including the Rose Garden, summer house and wildflower meadow, guided tours are also available. These can be added to your basket when booking your ticket.
End the day by browsing for gifts in our shop or relaxing with your loved ones on the lawn, while enjoying views of the Palace.
The State Rooms included on the tour include the Ballroom, Green Drawing Room, Throne Room, White Drawing Room, Music Room, Blue Drawing Room, East Gallery and Bow Room. Due to the ongoing Reservicing Programme, the Marble Hall, Picture Gallery and State Dining Room will not form part of these tours.
