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Buckingham Palace
The King's London home, where crowds gather for the Changing of the Guard; its State Rooms open in summer.
- Open
- Outside always; State Rooms in summer
- Price
- Free outside; paid for the State Rooms
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1A 1AADirections
- Getting There
- Green Park, St James's Park or Victoria station.
Why Go
The monarch's official residence since Queen Victoria, the palace faces the Mall and the Victoria Memorial. The Changing of the Guard, with bands and bearskin hats, takes place in the forecourt on set mornings.
In summer, usually from July to September, you can tour the State Rooms and the garden.
Tips
- Check the schedule for the Changing of the Guard, and arrive 45 minutes early for a view by the railings.
Nearby in London
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