Children and families visiting Buckingham Palace
Things to do with children
There is so much for families to enjoy during a visit to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms. Take a multimedia guide, and discover the stories and facts about the Palace, told by Alice the footman and a very cheeky corgi called Rex. Explore the incredible State Rooms and then head to the Family Pavilion to enjoy games and activities. See our highlights page for families to discover more.
To help plan your visit make sure you read our practical information - including important information about pushchairs, baby changing facilities, and food & drink. And at the end of your visit, don’t forget to sign your ticket to convert it into a 1-Year Pass to enjoy free readmission for a year.
Visit the Family Pavilion
After you’ve been through the State Rooms, visit the Family Pavilion in the Palace Garden. This beautiful, air conditioned space is full of games, interactives and play opportunities, specially designed for our family visitors.
Enjoy hands on activities exploring the working life of a royal palace, and test your geography knowledge with our game inspired by the beautiful exhibition The King's Tour Artists.
This year, we are also offering the opportunity to step back in time to Queen Victoria’s Palace. Travel back 200 years to see how some of the rooms would have looked. Featuring real play elements, this interactive space is brilliant for imaginative play!
For those who would like a peaceful moment after the hustle and bustle of the State Rooms, take a seat at one of the tables overlooking the Palace Gardens and enjoy our colouring and making worksheets. If you have to rush off, you are welcome to take an activity home to do as a memento of your special visit.
The Family Pavilion is open daily during the Summer Opening.
Try the free family multimedia tour
During your visit to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms, explore the majestic State Rooms further with our brilliant audio guide, specially designed for family visitors. Join Alice the Footman and Rex the corgi to find out more about the rooms you’ll visit. There are lots of games to play and puzzles to solve, as well as interviews with Royal Collection curators and Royal Household staff. You can bring your own headphones for the multimedia guide or use the ones provided – whichever is most comfortable for your family
Top highlights of the Palace for children
From thrones to secret doors, paintings to hidden royal signs and symbols. See our top highlights of the Palace for families and let us know your favourites too.
