Is there an entry fee to Buckingham Palace?


Is there an entry fee to Buckingham Palace? How much do tickets cost? Tickets to visit the Buckingham Palace State Rooms cost £19.50 for adults aged 18 to 24, £30 for adults over 24 years of age, and £16.50 for children over five years of age – children under five enter for free, but tickets must be booked in advance.


Do you need to book Buckingham Palace in advance?

Buckingham Palace Guided Tours Prebooking tickets is essential. There is a timed admission system operating on all tours. This is the time you select when purchasing your ticket.


Do royals get free clothes?

Royals do not accept free clothes, so neither Kate nor Meghan ever receive gifted outfits.


Can you wear jeans to Buckingham Palace?

Can you wear jeans to Buckingham Palace? Their guidelines state: “Smart attire for men includes the wearing of a jacket and tie, and for women a trouser or skirt suit. Those wearing jeans or trainers will not be admitted and casually dressed members of the media will be turned away. This also applies to technicians.”


What is the best time of day to go to Buckingham Palace?

If you want make Changing of the Guard a part of your Buckingham Palace experience, plan accordingly. The ceremony starts at 11 am sharp, but people start gathering at the gate quite early. If you hope to get a good spot, showing up around 10 am is a good idea.


Are phones allowed in Buckingham Palace?

Use of mobile phones are permitted in the Palace garden. Mobile phones must be switched off elsewhere on the visitor route. Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace. Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace.


Is there a dress code for visiting Buckingham Palace?

You are advised to wear comfortable shoes, as the visitor route in summer includes a fairly long walk through the garden to the exit, along a gravel path. The path is approximately ½ kilometre (? mile) in length. There is no formal dress code required to enter the Palace.


What time is the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace?

Changing the Guard, or Guard Mounting as it is officially called, takes place outside Buckingham Palace every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 10.45am and lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual 'handover' takes place at 11am. Want to see the Guards with less people around?


How many toilets are in Buckingham Palace?

How many toilets are there in Buckingham Palace? Buckingham Palace became the official London home to the Royal Family in 1837. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms with 78 bathrooms. Therefore the number of toilets within Buckingham Palace will be at least 78.


Can you just walk into Buckingham Palace?

Buckingham Palace Summer Opening is now closed for 2023. Check back nearer the time for details of the Buckingham Palace Summer Opening in 2024.