Essential information for visiting Banqueting House
Visit essentials
Opening times
Banqueting House is available for private hire and open for our Final Open Day in May. Please note the site will close in June 2024 for a period of essential re-servicing, conservation, and maintenance work and we re-open in 2025.
Getting here
Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ER
We offer all the essential facilities for your visit.
- Toilets
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Health and Safety advice
Breastfeeding is welcome throughout our palace and our team are always on hand should you need any further assistance.
We do everything we can to ensure disabled visitors enjoy the full palace experience.
There is no lift access to the Main Hall or the balcony. We apologise for any inconvenience.
There are no catering facilities managed by Historic Royal Palaces on-site at the Banqueting House.
The local area has a number of dining options available within walking distance.
Shop online for gifts and souvenirs inspired by this famous royal residence and its iconic inhabitants.
Our online shop offer everything from souvenirs and gifts, to fine jewellery.
There are currently no school visit packages at Banqueting House Whitehall.
Interactive and enquiry-based sessions are available for all key stages Learning resources for use in the classroom are available on our website.
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Guided Tours
Discover the historic Banqueting House on a guided tour.
- 05 May 2024 (sold out)
- Tours take place 10.00, 12.00 and 14.00
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- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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- Things to see
Open Day
Visit Banqueting House for our Final Open Day before the palace closes for essential conservation and maintenance work.
- Sunday 19 May
- 10:00 - 16:00. Last admission 15:30.
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- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
Charles I’s execution site
Walk in the footsteps of the condemned King and stand on the spot of Charles I's execution, just outside Banqueting House.
- Open for guided tours on specific dates
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- Included in palace admission (members go free)