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Banqueting House

Discover a royal masterpiece and home of the Rubens ceiling

Discover a royal masterpiece and home of the Rubens ceiling

Admire the epic Rubens' ceiling and discover the site of Charles I’s execution at Banqueting House, Whitehall.

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Banqueting House is available throughout the year for private hire and is open for guided tours on specific dates.

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Getting here

Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ER

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Guided Tours

Until May 2024

Discover four centuries of art, architecture and history in one building on a special guided tour.

Venue hire

Discover our spaces to hire in this magnificent central London venue.

Browse history and stories

The King's Favourite

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham

Assistant Curator Minette Butler explores the life of this famous royal favourite and his place among the LGBT+ stories inside our palaces.

The Execution of Charles I

Charles I was convicted of treason and executed on 30 January 1649 outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall.

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As an independent charity, there are several ways you can support us.

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