The Buckingham Palace State Rooms will be open to the public from 15 July to 28 September 2024. Tickets are also available to the Royal Mews and King's Gallery.
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of His Majesty the King. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.
In August and September, when the palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the State Rooms, which form the heart of the working palace - nineteen rooms, lavishly furnished with the finest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Canaletto and some of the finest English and French furniture.
Visitors end their tour with a walk along the south side of the Palace garden, which splendid views of the west front of the Palace and the famous lake.
During the summer the Garden Café is open, letting you have a sit down while overlooking the Palace’s famous lawn and lake. The café offers a selection of refreshments, including tea, coffee, juice and a choice of cakes and sandwiches.
Visit a space dedicated to the Royal Collection, one of the world's largest and most significant art collections put together by British Kings and Queens over hundreds of years.
One of the last great European royal collections still intact, this expansive collection - owned by Elizabeth II - is made up of over a million items. Arguably one of the most magnificent British monarchs, George IV built an exceptional art collection, much of which is within the Royal Collection today. View the paintings, metalwork, textiles, furniture, watercolours, books and ceramics created by the finest artists of the day.
The Royal Mews is the mews (or stables) of the British Royal Family, located in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
Here you can see the Gold State Coach along with various horse-drawn carriages and motor cars, used for coronations, State Visits, royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and official engagements. For most of the year the stables are home to the working horses that play an important role in The Queen's official and ceremonial duties.
Tickets are booked through Evan Evans Tours.
The King's Gallery Opening Hours:
Daily: 10.00am - 5.30pm (All Year)
9.30am - 5.30pm (during Buckingham Palace Summer Opening)
Last admission 1h15min before close
The King's Galleryis closed on Easter Sunday, 25-26 December and during State Visits. The Gallery is subject to additional last-minute closures. Please double-check before you visit.
Please note that Evan Evans e-tickets are only valid for the date and time shown on the ticket. Please present your voucher upon arrival at the King's Gallery in exchange for your entry ticket.
Our suggested visit time is 1-2 hours. A Multilingual Audio Guide is included with your entrance ticket.
Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews are now closed to the public for the remainder of 2022.
Tickets purchased through this website are for single visits only.
Images from The Royal Collection © 2024 His Majesty King charles III
Buckingham Palace, Photographer: Andrew Holt
Blue Drawing Room, Photographer: Peter Smith
Gold State Coach
Non-refundable once booked.
Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal Mews
Enjoyed our time as we learned of the past history and current times of the palace state rooms. Especially enjoyed the Dining Hall area. Simply magnificent!
22-Sep-2024
Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal Mews
Very good experience! Jaime was very helpful!
11-Sep-2024
Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Royal Mews
Very easy to find where to exchange our vouchers for tickets. Less than 5 minutes wait to start the tour. I appreciated that we moved at our own pace so we could spend as much time as we wanted in the rooms.
29-Jul-2024