During the summer and on selected dates from November to December and at Easter, visitors can tour the 19 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. Read about the top 10 things to see on a Buckingham Palace tour.
Buckingham Palace
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This spectacular exhibition, alongside the summer opening of Buckingham Palace, includes an unprecedented display of a number of The Queen’s portraits and personal posessions, marking the Platinum Jubille of The Queen's accession to the throne in 1952.
The Royal Mews and The Queen’s Gallery are part of the Buckingham Palace site, but have their own visitor entrances and so can be visited separately. Or The Royal Mews can be visited as part of a combined ticket*. Both venues are open for most of the year, including when the palace itself is closed.
Try to time your visit to see Changing the Guard, a popular free event which takes place outside Buckingham Palace on certain days from 10.45am and lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual handover taking place at 11am. Be sure to arrive early to secure a spot with a good view.
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