Banqueting House
About Banqueting House
Be amazed by this revolutionary building, the only surviving part of the great palace of Whitehall. Created by Inigo Jones, it was the first in England to be designed in a Palladian style and was finished 1622 for James I. Intended for the splendour and exuberance of court masques, the Banqueting House is probably most famous for one real life drama; the execution of Charles I which took place here in 1649 to the ‘dismal, universal groan’ of the crowd.
Throughout its history the Banqueting House has played host to parliamentary receptions, investitures and ennoblements. All of which took place beneath the breath-taking canvases of Peter Paul Rubens. These magnificent paintings have survived flood, fire and war and it is nothing short of miraculous that you can still enjoy them in their original setting, just as kings and courtiers have done for the past four hundred years.
During your visit explore the Undercroft, originally designed as a drinking den for James I and a place where he could escape the rigors of public life.
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Banqueting House Facilities
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Mon-Sat: 10.00-13.00. Closed: Suns, Bank hols and Christmas period . Concession price includes students. House opens in the afternoons when no evening events are scheduled. Call to confirm afternoon visiting. |
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| Attraction Facilities |
Audio commentary available |
| Booking Facilities |
Group bookings accepted |
| Event Facilities |
Breakout Rooms Offers charity rates |
Banqueting House Address
| Address: |
The Banqueting House
Whitehall London
SW1A 2ER
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| Telephone: | 0844 482 7777 |
| Email: | banquetinghouse@hrp.org.uk |
| Website: | http://www.hrp.org.uk |
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Banqueting House for Event Organisers
Read more about using Banqueting House as a meeting or exhibition venue on the Convention Bureau website
Location Information for Banqueting House
| Address: |
The Banqueting House
Whitehall London
SW1A 2ER
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| Telephone: | 0844 482 7777 |
| Email: | banquetinghouse@hrp.org.uk |
| Website: | http://www.hrp.org.uk |
| Public transport: | Tube: Westminster/Embankment Train: Charing Cross |
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Events at Banqueting House
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Banqueting House Architecture at The Banqueting House
Museum ExhibitionRecurring event
Inigo Jones's masterpiece of classical architecture. One of the first examples of the principles of Palladianism being applied to an English building, marking the beginning of a revolution in British architecture.
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Chamber Ensemble of London at The Banqueting House
Classical Music26 Mar 2012
A lunchtime concert by the Chamber Ensemble of London.
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Charles I's Scaffold at The Banqueting House
Museum ExhibitionRecurring event
Charles I's Scaffold is the place where a king was killed. On 30 January 1649, Charles I was executed just outside the Banqueting House, on a scaffold stage especially erected in Whitehall.
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English Consort of Viols at The Banqueting House
Classical Music13 Feb 2012
A lunchtime concert by English Consort of Viols.
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