Tour the Buckingham Palace

In summer, the royal palace opens its doors to the public. You can wander through 19 State Rooms and the grandiose garden between July and October. Central pieces in the Buckingham Palace State Rooms tour include the White Drawing Room, Music Room, Throne Room, and the magnificent Ballroom.

The iconic red and gold Throne Room, with its dramatic red draping’s and two red thrones, is a must-see in the royal palace. This room displays the chairs made for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and King George IV. Queen Victoria’s throne chair from 1837 is also on display. You can also visit The Palace Garden, it is a 16-hectare park that includes a summer house, a rose garden, and the palace tennis court. It is the largest private garden in London and a favorite venue for the queen’s annual garden parties. The lake that runs through the garden was originally from the overflow of the Serpentine Lake but is now a central piece that has an ecosystem of its own.

Address: Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1A 1AA

Opening hours: July – August (9.30a.m.-19.30p.m.); September – October (9.30a.m.-18.30.m.)

Phone: +44 303 123 7300

Price: Tickets Adult: £30.00, Young Person (18-24): £19.50, Child (5-17) & Disabled: £16.50, Under 5: Free

Website: www.rct.uk

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