The State Rooms - Buckingham Palace London

Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. Today the Buckingham Palace State Rooms are used extensively by Her Majesty The Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions. When The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms are open to visitors. What there is to see? The Buckingham Palace State Rooms form the heart of the working palace and are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Canaletto; sculpture by Canova; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain; and some of the finest English and French furniture. The Garden Described as a 'walled oasis in the middle of London', the Palace's garden is home to thirty different species of bird and more than 350 different wild flowers, some extremely rare. Visitors end their tour with a walk along the south side of the garden, with splendid views of the west front of the Palace and the famous lake. Multimedia Guide A multimedia guide is included in the ticket price and is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Russian and Mandarin. There is also a family multimedia guide (in English only) and accompanying activity trail, suitable for children 7-11 years. Changing of the Guard The Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place at 11:30 daily from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting. The new guards arrive at the forecourt of the Palace at 11:30 from Wellington Barracks. The journey takes about 5 minutes and the soldiers are accompanied by a band. The ceremony is conducted on the Palace forecourt and takes approximately forty minutes to complete. [The Army have not yet released the schedule for July, August or September.] Wheelchair Access If you require wheelchair access or the use of the lift, you should not book with 365 Tickets.co.uk and should pre-book tickets directly with Buckingham Palace. Access booking line: 030 3123 7324 or email [email protected]     Image Credits: Image 1:  Photographer: Derry Moore, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 2 : Photographer: Peter Smith, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 3 : Photographer: Andrew Holt, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 4: Photographer: Derry Moore, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013

Ticket Includes: Entry to The State Rooms - Buckingham Palace Free Audio Guide in 9 languages Highlights: Exclusive combination offers available Enjoy the royal State Rooms and be amazed by the treasures from the Royal Collection Learn about what goes into the preparations for an official visit to Buckingham Palace Marvel at examples of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest furniture in the world The State Rooms - Important Information Choose your entry time from 10:45 or 14:45 Summer Opening: 20 July ? 29 September 2019 Limited availability on each tour; it is recommended that you book early Why visit Buckingham Palace? Although it?s used for many official events and receptions held by The Queen, you can actually visit Buckingham Palace and explore its famous State Rooms, which the Royal Family use for official entertaining and ceremonial occasions. During your visit to Buckingham Palace, you?ll get to see some of the finest treasures from The Queen?s Royal Collection. This exquisite collection is made up of an array of treasures collected by Kings and Queens over the past 500 years, and contains some of the world?s finest art and furniture. Buckingham Palace Facts: ? The palace has 760 windows, which are cleaned every 6 weeks ? It?s built on secret tunnels! These connect Buckingham Palace to neighbouring streets ? You can tell if the Queen is home if the Royal Standard flag is stood at the head of the palace; if she?s not there, you?ll see the Union Flag ? Buckingham Palace has its own swimming pool, cinema and post office ? More than 50,000 people visit the palace each year to attend The Queen?s banquets, dinners, garden parties and receptions When is Buckingham Palace open for the public? Summer opening times run from 20 July to 29 September 2019, but availability is limited, so make sure you book your tickets soon! Why not combine your visit to Buckingham Palace with other famous attractions and activities in London such as Kensington Palace or Tower Of London. Please note: There are no cancellations or amendments allowed on these tickets. Please ensure you are selecting the correct date and time before booking.