Royal Mews

Event location: London Attractions. Ongoing event.

See the ornate Royal State vehicles used at lavish occasions during a visit to Royal Mews. The historic Gold State Coach has been used for Royal coronations in England for generations, and is a stunning horse-drawn carriage. You may also see some of the Queen's working horses in their stables!

Duration A typical visit lasts approximately 1 hour.

When Can I Go

The Royal Mews is open at the following times:

1 April 2014 to 31 October 2014: Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm (last admission 3.15pm)

1 to 30 November 2014: Open Monday to Saturday, 10.00am - 4.00pm (last admission 3.15pm)

Closed: 21 - 22 October 2014 and 1 to 31 December 2014. Also closed during State Visits and royal events

How Does It work

You will receive a confirmation email with a voucher . Please print the voucher and present it to the Gallery staff at the entrance point.

Where Do I Go

The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1W 1QH

Nearest Train Station: Victoria

Nearest Underground: Victoria, Green Park or Hyde Park Corner

Bus Routes: 11, 211, C1 or C10

What is included

See the State Vehicles, Including Horse-Drawn Carriages and Motor Cars

Visit the Stables, Home to the Working Horses

Detailed Gallery Information

One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace provides a unique opportunity for visitors to see the work of the Royal Household department that provides road transport for The Queen and members of the Royal Family by both horse-drawn carriage and motor car.

What there is to see

The Royal Mews houses the State vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages and motor cars, used for coronations, State Visits, royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and official engagements. Visitors can see the Gold State Coach which was last used during The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 to carry Her Majesty and Prince Philip to the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

For most of the year the stables are home to the working horses that play an important role in The Queen's official and ceremonial duties. They are mainly Cleveland Bays, the only British breed of carriage horse, and the Windsor greys, which by tradition always draw the carriage in which The Queen is travelling. As they may be on duty, undergoing training or having a well-deserved rest away from London, the horses are not always on view.

Good To Know

Senior and Student Discounts are available - you must present valid photographic ID.

Suitable for Children - Yes. Child Ages 5 -16 years

Cancellation Policy " no refunds available