The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
Home to historic royal carriages and one of the finest working stables in existence.
The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is responsible for all the road travel arrangements for The Queen and members of the Royal Family.
Discover this living part of Britain's heritage, open from February to November each year.
To ensure your safety we have introduced advanced booking and reduced the number of people we can welcome at any one time.
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 Royal Mews is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
| Opening time | Last admission | Closing time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until 31 October 2020 | 11:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 1 - 30 November 2020 | 11:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
Royal Mews closures
The Royal Mews is part of a working royal palace so sometimes closures can happen at short notice.
The Mews will be completely closed on:
- 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 November 2020 (all Sundays in November)
- 25-26 December 2020
Practical information
- The safety and wellbeing of our visitors and staff are our priority. To allow everyone to enjoy their visit while maintaining social distancing we are operating with reduced visitor capacity. A new one-way route is in place to support these measures. We have also removed some interactive family activities to protect visitors and staff. We hope to return these activities when safe to do so. For more information about safety measures during COVID-19, and the changes to your visit, see our Welcome Back page and Practical Information page.
- You can visit the Royal Mews at your leisure using the complimentary multimedia tour, which lasts approximately 45 minutes.
- When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check. Read more about security & luggage.
- Toilets and baby-care facilities are available at the middle of the visitor route, adjacent to the Gold State Coach House. Capacities are being managed with an enhanced cleaning regime in operation.
- You can take photographs in the Royal Mews. Read about photography, filming & mobile phones.
- Your ticket includes a multimedia guide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Mandarin. We also have a guide for families, an audio descriptive tour for blind or partially-sighted visitors and a video tour for D/deaf and hard of hearing visitors. We recommend you bring your own headphones to use with the multimedia guide (standard audio jack).
- Eating and drinking aren't allowed inside the Royal Mews.
- Pushchairs can be taken into the Mews. Read more about visiting with children.
Map & directions
The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1W 1QHBy train
London Victoria. 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. For further information visit the Transport for London website.
Highlights
Please check our Practical Information page for any changes to the highlights on offer at the time of your visit.
What's on
Combined visit to the Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery
Make the most of your day out with a combined visit to The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.
See the latest exhibitions from the Royal Collection, featuring old master paintings, rare furniture, decorative arts and images from the vast photograph collection. The Queen's Gallery is located only a two minute walk from the Mews.
Book ticketsShopping and eating
Royal Collection shop
Our online shop offers a wide range of exclusive gifts inspired by the royal palaces and the works of art in the Royal Collection.
Shop onlineRefreshments
Unfortunately eating and drinking aren't allowed at the Royal Mews. However, you'll find plenty of cafés and restaurants nearby.
Children and families
Drawing activities and trails
Download educational resources to use during your visit or at home.
Things to do with children
Pick up a family multimedia guide featuring games, videos and facts, aimed at children aged 7-11 years.
Top things to look out for
Did you know The Queen names all the horses? Try and spot the horses' name plates on your visit.
About the Mews
History of the Royal Mews
The current Royal Mews was built in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in 1825.
The Royal Mews today
The Royal Mews provides road transport for The Queen by both horse-drawn carriage and car.
Be transported through Royal history
Watch a short film about the Royal Mews.
Schools
Bring the curriculum to life with a visit to the Royal Mews. 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.
Groups
Group prices
We offer a groups discount for bookings of 15 people or more.
Group bookings
You don't have to pre-book your group visit. Buy your tickets from the Admission desk on the day.
Coach parking
We can advise on the nearest coach set down and pick up points. Unfortunately there is no coach parking near the Royal Mews.
Guiding
London Blue Badge Guides are allowed to guide at two points in the Main Quadrangle. Visitors can also enjoy a free multimedia tour.
Access and mobility
The Royal Mews is fully accessible. Most of the site is outside, with some cover. Concessionary rates are available for you if you have a disability and an accompanying companion is admitted free of charge. Accessible toilets and a Changing Places are available on site. Limited seating is available and registered assistance dogs are welcome. A BSL multimedia tour is available and included in the admission price. A number of Wardens are Dementia Friends.
There is no Café or parking available at the Royal Mews but both are available nearby. For detailed access information, please select one of the options below. If you have any further questions contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or [email protected].
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