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Buckingham Palace & Changing the Guard
St James's, London
The King's official London residence; State Rooms open in summer, Changing the Guard outside most mornings, and the Royal Mews.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Arrive by 10:15 for a good spot at the railings.
Visiting
- Opening times
- State Rooms summer only (opened 9 July in 2026); Changing the Guard on set days - check schedule
- How long to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Best time to go
- Summer opening; guard change around 11am
- Accessibility
- Accessible route for State Rooms
Getting there
- Address
- Buckingham Palace Road, SW1A 1AA
- Parking
- Very limited and expensive - use public transport
- Nearest station
- Green Park or Victoria
Places to stay near Buckingham Palace & Changing the Guard
More to do nearby
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