Buckingham Palace
About Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. During the summer, visitors can tour the nineteen State Rooms, which form the heart of the Palace. These magnificent rooms are decorated with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto and sculpture by Canova.
Facilities
| Opening Times | Open daily 1st August - 28th September 2010. 09:45am - 6:00pm (last admission 3:45pm) |
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Buckingham Palace Address
| Address: |
London
Buckingham Palace
SW1A 1AA
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7766 7300 |
| Email: | bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalcollection.org.uk |
Prices for Buckingham Palace
| Adult: | £16.50 (USD25.70) full price |
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| Family (2 adults and 3 children under 17): | £44.00 (USD68.53) per ticket |
| Concession: | £15.00 (USD23.36) per ticket |
| Child (over 5): | £9.50 (USD14.80) child |
A Royal Day Out ticket gives admission to The State Rooms, The Royal Mews and The Queen’s Gallery. Adult £29.50, Concession £26.50, Under 17 £16.50, Under 5 free, Family £78.00.
Location Information for Buckingham Palace
| Address: |
London
Buckingham Palace
SW1A 1AA
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7766 7300 |
| Email: | bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalcollection.org.uk |
| Public transport: | Tube/Rail: Victoria; Tube: Victoria, Green Park, St James’s Park or Hyde Park Corner. |
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Latest 5 reviews of Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace-Must see?
I really thought it was going to be much grander than it actually was. But then again, I already had my own fairytale thoughts of what it would be like. I went, I saw, I conquered. It was impressive, but was probably the most populated place I went to while in London. I think, maybe, I should have went on a tour of the palace to appreciate it more. But it was chaos all around, and honestly, I needed a beer and a better pair of shoes!
Palace - Perfect
I think Buckingham palace is a “must experience” especially, if visiting London . If you plan to see the changing of the guard, plan to get there early and find a good vantage spot. I was lucky enough to be right up front and I enjoyed the whole ceremony. It was absolutely awesome. Afterwards, I had the opportunity to tour the palace. I cannot convey just how beautiful the palace is. The rooms were spectacular, some with gold ceilings; I saw huge masterpieces throughout the allowed areas. It was all so very magnificent. The tour was extensive and entertaining. Make sure to bring your camera. Also, take the time to visit the Royal Mews, the Queens Gallery, and the Guards Museum. It is worth the visit.
Good Journeys!
Wow, what amazing service!
Our experience was wonderful. We purchased tickets beforehand to visit the staterooms through viator. We picked up our tickets from the shop across the street, as per instructions, which went very smoothly. We had also reserved a wheelchair for my grandmother (btw, if you do that, you get a free companion ticket!) which was waiting for us at the gate. Note- if you do this, you will enter a separate place, all the way around the corner, which was a bit inconvenient for my grandmother to get to, since it is hard for her to walk that far. However, once we arrived, we received VIP treatment from start to finish. They have the wheelchair system down to a T, everything is just soo well coordinated! Their audio headsets were very easy to use- my grandmother who does not even know how to use a mouse on a computer was able to handle hers efficiently. The staff there truly went above and beyond the normal call of duty. At the end of our visit, we asked if we could return the wheelchair at the gate closer to the street where taxis can drive, and they accommodated this request, even though they had to do some rearrangement. A+++!!!
British and very beautiful
I've worked in London for many years and have never been to Buckingham Palace. So this year, as part of my mission to visit more places in England, we booked a trip to the palace!
We actually booked online and we were extremely glad we did, as the queues were horrendous - although quite well managed by the staff.
The ticket we booked gave us access to The State Rooms, The Royal Mews and The Queens Gallery. Whilst the Mews and the Gallery were a good experience - there wasn't really much there and i wouldn't go back again.
The Palace itself was a different matter. It was a brilliant place to visit and knowing that you were inside a building which I had seen hundreds and hundreds of times on the TV, was very special.
It is exactly what you would expect, beautiful, extravagant, pristine, and very sparkly ! There is so much history both old and new associated with the building, it is well worth listening to the audio guide at every opportunity.
Well worth a visit both for tourists and Brits !
Amazing, Elegant and great value
This is a great value attraction which can take up to 2 hours, it is great to have the audio and move at your own pace much better than listening to a guide who moves you at their pace.
Don't have tea before you go in because the cafe in the garden serves the best pastries I have ever seen.
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Events at Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2010
Special event1 Aug 2010 to 28 Sep 2010
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence. For the first time ever and for this summer only, visitors to Buckingham Palace will experience the spectacle of the Ballroom set up for a State Banquet. Held in honour of a visiting Head of State, the State Banquet is the occasion when The Queen entertains around 170 guests on the first evening of a State Visit. During Her Majesty's reign, seventy-seven State Banquets have been held at Buckingham Palace, eighteen at Windsor Castle and two at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
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