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Groups at Banqueting House



We offer a range of benefits and services to groups of 15 or more people, which include substantial savings on admissions, great value offers and lunchtime concerts.
Banqueting House

Palace information for groups

Group admission – the easy way!

When you arrive you'll find the ticket desk is directly in front of you as you enter the Banqueting House. Coach drivers and Blue Badge Guides bringing a group are admitted free.

Guides and tours

Audio guides

Audio guides are included in the price of admission and are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese.

Guided tours

Groups may book a private guided tour for an additional charge. For further information, please email groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk 

Getting here and coach parking

Metered coach bays can be found along the Victoria Embankment. Coaches may set down and pick up groups in Whitehall if we are notified of the coach registration and driver’s name at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.

The Banqueting House lies within the Congestion Charging Zone.

Find out more about getting to the Banqueting House by road, river and public transport. 

Souvenir shopping

Groups will find the Banqueting House shop situated on the stairwell leading to the state room and its magnificent ceiling.

It offers an array of London gifts, guidebooks, postcards and specially designed products, including an exquisite range of bone china depicting Rubens’s famous painted ceiling.


 

Booking and contacting us

Group admission rates for the Banqueting House

Banqueting House Group rate
(min. 15 visitors)
 Adult £4.05
 Child (under 16)* £2.03
 Concessions** £3.15

*Children under 5 years old are admitted free of charge.
**Student with ID or senior citizen (over 60)

It’s advisable to book a group visit in advance as the Banqueting House closes from time to time for corporate or government events.

Bookings

Book a visit or tickets by getting in touch by email or the group booking line.

Contact email: groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk

Information line
Tel: +44 (0)20 3166 6150
Fax: +44 (0)20 3166 6310

Group booking line
From UK: 0844 482 7770
From abroad: +44 (0) 203 166 6000

Seasonal ideas for groups: 2008

Lunchtime concerts
The popular lunchtime concert series at the Banqueting House continues in 2008, entertaining us between 13.00-14:00 and including a light buffet lunch at 12.15.

A 10% discounts applies for group booking of 15 or more.  Book your tickets now calling ++44 (0) 20 3166 6153. To view the full list of concerts, please click here.

Visit other art galleries
Combine a trip to see the paintings with a visit to other art galleries. The National Portrait Gallery, the National Gallery and the Courthauld Institute are a few minutes away.