Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837.
It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence, with 775 rooms.
Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.The State Rooms of the Palace are open to visitors during the Annual Summer Opening in August and September. They are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Poussin, Canaletto and Claude; sculpture by Canova and Chantrey; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain; and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
What there is to see...
The 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.
Admission:
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace
(includes audio guide)
Adult £15.50
Over 60/ Student (with valid ID) £14.00
Under 17 £8.75
Under 5 Free
Family £39.75 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)
A Royal Day Out
(The State Rooms, Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace)
How To Get There:
By train: London Victoria. (National Rail Enquiries Service 08457 484950 (UK)).
By underground: Victoria, Green Park and Hyde Park Corner.
By bus: Numbers 11, 211, 239, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road.
By road: Buckingham Palace is situated within the London Congestion Charge zone. Please see www.cclondon.com for further details.
By coach: A number of tour companies include a visit to the State Rooms in their sightseeing tours of London. For further details ask your hotel concierge.
Visit the Transport for London website for maps and information about London Underground and bus routes.
Address: Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA
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