Banqueting House

Overview

Created by Inigo Jones, the Banqueting House was the first building in England to be designed in a Palladian style and was finished in 1622 for James I. It is most famous for the execution of Charles I, which took place there in 1649.

Throughout its history, the Banqueting House has played host to parliamentary receptions, investitures and ennoblements, all of which took place beneath the breathtaking canvases of Peter Paul Rubens. During your visit, explore the Undercroft, originally designed as a drinking den for James I and a place where he could escape the rigours of public life.

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Banqueting House

Address

The Banqueting House
Whitehall

Westminster

London

SW1A 2ER

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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Facilities

Accessible Venue Facilities

Level access, ramp or lift to the shop

Accessible Communication Facilities

Information available in audio format

Accessible Venue Facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Staff available to assist

Additional Accessible Facilities

Level access, ramp or lift to information point

Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point

Portable chip and pin machines

Access Inside Building Facilities

Effective lighting throughout for visually impaired users

Ramps within building

Some routes suitable for wheelchair users

Steps within building

Attraction Facilities

Audio commentary available

Gift shop

Indoors

Patron toilets

Booking Facilities

Coach parties accepted

Group bookings accepted

Catering Facilities

Private Dining

Event Facilities

Available for wedding receptions

Breakout Rooms

Offers charity rates

Event facilities

Licenced for civil marriages

Civil Partnership licence held

Payment Facilities

Credit cards accepted

Debit cards accepted

Group rates available

Repeat visits