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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Opening times
Banqueting House is available throughout the year for private hire and is open for guided tours on specific dates.
Getting here
Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ER
Guided Tours
Until May 2024
Discover four centuries of art, architecture and history in one building on a special guided tour.
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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