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 road travel arrangements for The King and members of the Royal Family, from horse-and-carriage to car and from livery to harness.
See behind the scenes at a real working stables in the heart of London, steeped in royal history, and marvel at the iconic 260-year-old Gold State Coach, used at State occasions such as Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953 and Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
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Prices
| The Royal Mews | |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.00 |
| Young Person (18-24) | £10.00 |
| Child (5-17) | £9.00 |
| Disabled | £9.00 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Groups (15 people or more) | View group prices |
Family Offer
Families visiting the Royal Mews can save up to £12.00 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.
Your ticket includes a multimedia tour.
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 opens on the 2 March 2023. It will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
| Opening time | Last admission | Closing time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 March - 30 October 2023 | 10:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Royal Mews closures
- 7 April 2023 - Royal Mews closed
- 4 - 6 May 2023 - Royal Mews closed
The Royal Mews is part of a working royal palace so sometimes closures can happen at short notice.
Practical information
- You can visit the Royal Mews at your leisure using the complimentary multimedia guide, which lasts approximately 45 minutes and is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. The English-language guides feature versions tailored for families (children) and D/deaf and hard of hearing visitors. An audio-descriptive guide for blind or partially-sighted visitors is also available.
- When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check. Read more about security & luggage.
- Toilets, Changing Places and baby-care facilities are located adjacent to the large State Coach House in the middle of the visitor route. The Changing Places facility is also available to non-visiting members of the public on open days, Thursday through to Monday, subject to security search.
- You can take photographs in the Royal Mews. Read about photography, filming & mobile phones.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the Royal Mews.
- Pushchairs can be taken into the Mews. Read more about visiting with children.
- Please see our COVID-19 information page for details of our safety procedures.
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.
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Highlights
What's on
Shopping and eating
Royal Mews shop
Discover a delightful range inspired by coaches, carriages and horses used by members of the Royal Family.
Opening timesRefreshments
Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the Royal Mews, except for bottled water. You will be asked to place drinks and food in closed bags before being admitted. Food and drink are not available for purchase at the Mews, but there are many cafés and restaurants in the local area.
Children and families
Things to do with children
Pick up a family multimedia guide or try a guided tour.
Top things to look out for
Try and spot the horses' name plates on your visit.
Explore our interactive map
Discover what there is to see at the Royal Mews.
Drawing activities and trails
Download educational resources to use during your visit or at home.
About the Mews
History of the Royal Mews
The current Royal Mews was built in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in 1825.
The Gold State Coach
Is the Gold State Coach made of real gold? Delve into the history of this magnificent coach.
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
It is essential to pre-book your group visit. Buy your tickets online or over the telephone.
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. Concessionary rates are available if you have a disability and a companion is admitted free of charge.
An Accessible toilet, a changing toilet facility and 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 Mews visitor route is mostly outdoors but mostly covered, taking in several stable and coach-house areas. You may wish to download a photo journey (PDF) to help you plan your visit.
There is no café or parking available at the Royal Mews, but both are available nearby.
General information on visiting is available on our Practical Information page.
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 by emailing [email protected].
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