Past to present: Coronations at Buckingham Palace
- Details
- Travel
- Lunch facilities
- Access
- How to book
- Prices
- Security
Details
Details
Open for bookings from Friday 21 April.
Sessions available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 to 29 September.
How does Buckingham Palace reflect the difference in the Coronations and reigns of different monarchs? Explore the magic and magnificence of the palace and discover the impact on the building today.
Session Learning Objectives:
- Discover the role of Buckingham Palace as a location for state occasions and Coronation celebrations of past monarchs and make modern day comparisons with the Coronation of King Charles III
- Explore how monarchs have used the palace in the past
- Consider the role of the monarch, and discuss the protocol and preparations for state events and national celebrations, such as the Coronation
In this session children will:
- Explore archival material, handle historical objects
- Be introduced via a family tree to members of the royal family from the time of Queen Victoria through to the present
- Tour the State Rooms and discover how Buckingham Palace has changed during the reigns of different monarchs
From the time of Queen Victoria to the current reign of His Majesty The King, many important state occasions and national celebrations have taken place at Buckingham Palace. This session will enable your pupils to find out more about the palace's role, all in the stunning setting of one of the most significant buildings in British history.
Session times: 10:15 and 12:30
Duration: 90 minutes
Exclusive access opportunity!!
Book your visit to take place on a Tuesday between 11 and 22 September or during our "Schools Week" (25 - 29 September) and your group will be provided with access to The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace outside of normal visiting opening times.
Please note: these workshops are only available on selected dates during September.
Travel
Travel
Entrance to the State Rooms is via gate C on Buckingham Gate, London, SW1A 1AA
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.
Lunch facilities
Lunch facilities
There are no lunch spaces available for groups visiting the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Green Park and St James’s Park are located nearby. Lunch room facilities are available at the nearby Girl Guiding UK ICANDO Centre on Buckingham Palace Road. For bookings please telephone 020 7592 1818.
Access
Access
Our learning programmes are designed to be accessible to all pupils. Most of our sessions can be adapted to meet any educational or access needs your group may have. Please ask for details when booking.
You may find the information for visitors on the Autism spectrum helpful when planning your visit to Buckingham Palace.
How to book
How to book
To find out more or to make a booking contact the Learning Bookings team.
Please have to hand:
- Preferred date and possible alternatives, plus time of arrival
- Numbers of children and supervising adults
- The taught programme you would like
- Details of any special educational or access needs
You will then be sent a reservation letter, together with your teachers’ resource pack, giving a date by which full payment must be received to secure the booking.
Please note: you may be asked to cover the cost of the session if you cancel within short notice of your visit. Non-booked schools will be charged at standard group admission rates. Please see our Terms of Application for Learning Group Admissions.
Contact us
Learning Bookings Team
Ticket Sales and Information Office
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
T. (+44) (0)303 123 7323
F. (+44) (0)20 7930 9625
[email protected]
Sharing Learning Objectives
You will find our learning objectives for each taught session on the relevant programme information page. Sending us your learning objectives prior to your visit will help us tailor the session to your group’s requirements.
Planning Visits
Once you have made your booking, we offer two complimentary tickets for you and a colleague to conduct a planning visit. If you would like to meet a member of the Learning team during this visit, please let us know at the time of booking.
Prices
Prices
Reduced-rate admission for school groups
Pre-booked school groups: £6.00 per pupil
Children in Reception or below: FREE
Accompanying adults
One teacher or adult helper is admitted free of charge at the following ratios:
Under 5s - 1 adult: 3 pupils
Years 1 to 3 - 1 adult: 6 pupils
Year 4 and above - 1 adult: 10 pupils
Please ask for details of rates for additional adults when booking.
Security
Security
Arrival
Following your booking a confirmation letter, with an agreed arrival time, will be sent to you; your letter serves as a ticket for your group. The group leader must have a copy of the confirmation letter to present on arrival.
Security Measures
Royal Collection Trust sites have airport-style security measures at all public entry points, through which all visitors, including school groups, are required to enter. All adults and children will be asked to:
- Allow any bags to be searched by hand
- Walk through a metal detector arch, one at a time
- Switch off mobile phones
The Royal Collection Trust Learning section asks that teachers undertake the following guidelines to make entry to Royal Collection Trust sites as smooth and quick as possible:
- Please arrive at the Royal Collection Trust site at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time for the booked workshop
- Teachers and children should not bring the following: scissors, compasses, metal cutlery, sharp metallic implements
- Only bring what you need! The Royal Collection Trust Learning section will provide all necessary equipment such as clipboards, pencils and drawing materials (groups can bring their own sketchbooks if they prefer to use these)
