Buckingham Palace
The Queen's official London residence and a working royal palace.
Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The Queen, the focus of national and royal celebrations such as the Platinum Jubilee, as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony.
Explore the magnificent State Rooms which are open to visitors for 10 weeks each summer (22 July – 2 October 2022) and on selected dates during winter and spring.
Please see our COVID-19 information page for details of our safety procedures.
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Prices
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession exhibition is included with your ticket.
| Buckingham Palace | Royal Day Out* | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £30.00 | £55.00 |
| Young Person (18-24) | £19.50 | £36.00 |
| Child (5-17) | £16.50 | £30.00 |
| Disabled | £16.50 | £30.00 |
| Under 5 | Free | Free |
| Groups (15 people or more) | View group prices | |
| Book tickets | Book tickets |
*A Royal Day Out is our best-value ticket - visit Buckingham Palace, the Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery in one day.
Buckingham Palace operates a timed admission system, this is the time you select when purchasing your ticket.
Your ticket includes a multimedia guide.
Family Offer
Families visiting Buckingham Palace can save up to £25.00 when booking with us direct.
The family discount is automatically applied at checkout to bookings of at least 1 adult and 2 children, up to 2 Adults and 4 children.
Enjoy free re-admission for a year by asking us to treat your ticket purchase as a donation.
At the end of your visit, ask a Warden to stamp your ticket to convert it into a 1- Year Pass.
Find out more.
Opening times
The State Rooms are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
| Opening time | Last admission | Closing time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July - August | 09:30 | 17:15 | 19:30 |
| September - October | 09:30 | 16:15 | 18:30 |
We have a timed admission system, this is the time you select when purchasing your ticket. For the best experience please arrive no more than 10 minutes before the entry time on your ticket.
Closures
On the 5th, 12th and 19th of August the Family Pavilion will be closed between 1pm and 4pm.
Practical Information
Please see our COVID-19 information page for details of our safety procedures.
- Prebooking tickets is recommended, but you can also buy tickets on the day from the ticket office at the visitor entrance, subject to availability.
- There is a timed admission system operating on all tours. This is the time you select when purchasing your ticket.
- You are advised to wear comfortable shoes, as all events involve some walking.
- When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check. Read more about security & luggage
- You cannot take photographs within the State Rooms. Read more about photography, filming & mobile phones.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the Palace building, with the exception of bottled water. During the summer, the Garden Cafe is open at the end of the Palace visitor route.
- Toilets and baby-care facilities are available in the garden, this is at the end of the route through the Palace.
- For safety reasons, pushchairs cannot be taken into the State Rooms. They must be checked in and collected after your tour. Read more about visiting with children.
- Animals, other than guide, hearing or assistance animals, will not be admitted to the Palace.
Map & directions
Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1A 1AABy train
London Victoria or London Charing Cross. Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By underground
Victoria, Green Park, St. James's Park and Hyde Park Corner. 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.
Highlights
10 things to see and do at Buckingham Palace
There has never been a better time to visit Buckingham Palace than this historic Platinum Jubilee year. With so much to see and do, take a look at our list of ten recommendations to make your visit extra special.
See the listWhat's on
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession
A special display featuring the first official portraits of the young Queen and items of personal jewellery. Included in your ticket to Buckingham Palace.
Find out more
The State Rooms and Garden Highlights Tour
As part of a visit to Buckingham Palace, combine a visit to the State Rooms with a guided walking tour of the most remarkable features of the beautiful garden. Described as 'a walled oasis in the middle of London', it boasts more than 350 types of wildflowers, over 200 trees and a three-acre lake.
Book ticketsShopping and Eating
The Garden Café
The Garden Café on the West Terrace serves light bites, cakes and hot and cold drinks, with a view over the Palace lawn towards the lake.
We have vegan and gluten-free options available.
See the menu
Buckingham Palace shops
Visit our shop on Buckingham Palace Road, and The Garden Shop at the end of your visit to the Palace.
See opening timesChildren and Families
Things to do with children
Pick up a multimedia guide narrated by Rex the corgi and explore fun activities in our Family Pavilion.
Find out more
Top 10 highlights for children and families
Can you spot The Queen's hidden door in the White Drawing Room? Discover what exciting things you will see on your visit.
See the highlightsWhat's on for children and families
Groups
Group prices
We offer a groups discount for bookings of 15 people or more.
Group bookings
Group visits to Buckingham Palace must be pre-booked, either online or over the phone.
Coach parking
Coaches can pick up passengers after they exit the Palace on Grosvenor Place. There is no coach parking near Buckingham Palace.
Guiding
Guiding isn't allowed at Buckingham Palace. Visitors can enjoy a free multimedia tour, available in nine languages.
What's on for groups
Schools
Bring the curriculum to life with a visit to Buckingham Palace during the summer. We offer a range of interactive workshops, tours, learning activities and resources for nursery, primary and secondary pupils. Our school visit information will help teachers and organisers plan their visit.
School activities at Buckingham Palace are published each spring and take place during the summer. Throughout the rest of the year we offer school sessions at the Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.
Access and Mobility
The State Rooms of Buckingham Palace and the Palace Garden are fully accessible. Concessionary rates are available if you have a disability and a companion will be admitted free of charge.
To book on to the Access route, which is step-free, and to arrange accessible parking, please contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or [email protected].
Accessible toilets and limited seating are available.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles, and an audio-descriptive guide is available for blind or partially-sighted visitors.
A number of Wardens are Dementia Friends, please ask staff for any assistance.
The State Rooms tour is indoors, taking in several large rooms and halls over two floors, exiting via a long outdoor gravel path through the garden. As the State Rooms are open during the summer months, it can become very hot inside.
There is a separate gift shop available on the Access route and the terrace café is fully accessible.
For detailed access information, please select one of the options below. For any other information, you can contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or [email protected].
About the Palace
Who built the Palace?
The history of the site where Buckingham Palace stands can be traced back to the reign of James I in the early 17th century.
Who lived at the Palace?
Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to live in the Palace in 1837.
The Palace today
The Queen receives a large number of formal and informal guests to the Palace.
The Garden at Buckingham Palace
Learn about the history of the royal garden and how it is used today.
News
Magnificent jewels from The Queen’s collection go on display as Buckingham Palace reopens for the summer
Thursday, 21 July 2022
News
New publication explores a year in the life of the Buckingham Palace garden
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Book tickets
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. During a visit to the Palace, you can see the magnificent State Rooms which provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining, and for this year only see the special display 'Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession'.
value
Royal Day Out
Don’t miss our best value and most complete visit to Buckingham Palace with a Royal Day Out ticket. A Royal Day Out ticket offers discount admission to all three venues at Buckingham Palace: the State Rooms, The Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews.
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