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Buckingham Palace

📍 Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom

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Quick Facts

Location: UK, London
Category: Historic Ruins & Heritage
Duration: 1-2 hours
Opening Hours: Daily 09:30-19:30 · Summer opening only: 9 Jul–31 Aug daily 09:30–19:30 (last admission 17:15); 1–27 Sep Thu–Mon 09:30–18:30 (last 16:15), closed Tue & Wed; off-season exterior & Changing of the Guard only
Ticket Price: Adult: £33 (advance online; £37 on the day) · Child: £16.50 (age 5–17) · Includes multimedia guide; disabled £16.50 plus free carer; Royal Day Out combo sold separately
Address: Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Coordinates: 51.5014, -0.1419

Introduction

Buckingham Palace is the British monarch's official London residence. Built 1703, it features the State Rooms (open in summer), the Changing of the Guard ceremony and the Victoria Memorial — the world's most famous royal building. Built 1703; monarch's London residence. 775 rooms; 19 State Rooms. Summer opening — royal art collection. Changing of the Guard — free; usually mornings. Victoria Memorial.

✨ Highlights

Royal

Monarch's London residence; world's most famous royal building.

Changing Guard

Famous guard ceremony; London's top free spectacle.

State Rooms

Summer opening — 19 State Rooms with royal art.

775 rooms

775 rooms — immense scale.

🛈 Practical Info

→Guard：Check dates and times for the guard changing ceremony.

→Summer：State Rooms open Jul-Sep; book ahead.

→Combine：With Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and St James's Park.

→Access：Green Park station; walkable.

→Photo：Palace facade and Victoria Memorial — classic angle.

→Transportation：Green Park station (Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria lines) is the closest; also Victoria or St James's Park (Circle, District); Changing of the Guard usually 11:00 (check official schedule)

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	09:30-19:30
Tuesday	09:30-19:30
Wednesday	09:30-19:30
Thursday	09:30-19:30
Friday	09:30-19:30
Saturday	09:30-19:30
Sunday	09:30-19:30

Summer opening only: 9 Jul–31 Aug daily 09:30–19:30 (last admission 17:15); 1–27 Sep Thu–Mon 09:30–18:30 (last 16:15), closed Tue & Wed; off-season exterior & Changing of the Guard only

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	£33 (advance online; £37 on the day)
Child	£16.50 (age 5–17)
Student	£21.50 (age 18–24)
Free Admission	Under 5 free (ticket required)

Includes multimedia guide; disabled £16.50 plus free carer; Royal Day Out combo sold separately

💡 Tips

• Check guard ceremony dates. State Rooms open Jul-Sep; book ahead.

• With Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

• Opening and admission are subject to official notice.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Buckingham Palace?

Monday: 09:30-19:30; Tuesday: 09:30-19:30; Wednesday: 09:30-19:30; Thursday: 09:30-19:30; Friday: 09:30-19:30; Saturday: 09:30-19:30; Sunday: 09:30-19:30; Summer opening only: 9 Jul–31 Aug daily 09:30–19:30 (last admission 17:15); 1–27 Sep Thu–Mon 09:30–18:30 (last 16:15), closed Tue & Wed; off-season exterior & Changing of the Guard only

How much is the admission for Buckingham Palace?

Adult: £33 (advance online; £37 on the day); Child: £16.50 (age 5–17); Student: £21.50 (age 18–24); Free Admission: Under 5 free (ticket required); Includes multimedia guide; disabled £16.50 plus free carer; Royal Day Out combo sold separately