Committed to access for all
We welcome all visitors to Banqueting House and aim to make everyone's day out successful and enjoyable.
Free carer tickets
An accompanying carer is admitted free of charge. Whilst concession tickets can be purchased online, complimentary adult carer tickets can only be obtained on the day of your visit.
Guide dogs
Trained assistance dogs are welcome inside Banqueting House. This includes medical alert dogs. We are happy to provide water on request.
Visitors with limited mobility
Main Hall
There is currently no lift access to the Main Hall. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Balcony
There is also no lift access to the balcony.
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The Undercroft
A ramp down to the Undercroft is available for wheelchair users.
Accessible toilet
An accessible toilet is available back of house. Please ask a member of staff to direct you. Please be aware the toilet is accessed down a short ramp with no handrail.
Deaf or hard of hearing visitors
A transcript of our audio guide is currently unavailable. Please contact [email protected] for access to the transcript of the guided tours.
British Sign Language interpreters will be available for certain guided tours.
Blind or partially sighted visitors
Braille guides of Banqueting House are currently unavailable.
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- Things to see
The Undercroft
Explore the vaulted drinking den beneath the Banqueting House, which was used by James I for decadent royal parties.
- Closed
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Rubens ceiling
Marvel at Sir Peter Paul Rubens' ceiling in its original setting of Inigo Jones' spectacular Banqueting House.
- Closed
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
Inigo Jones' architecture
Find out what remains of Whitehall – known as one of the first examples of Palladianism in British architecture.
- Closed
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Browse more history and stories
James I and Anne of Denmark
Generous, scholarly James and his cultured wife
The execution of Charles I
Killing of a 'treasonous' King
The masque
A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment
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Charles I Dated Decoration
This exclusive decoration has been created to commemorate the reign of Charles I who ascended the throne 400 years ago.
£50.00
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Discover our wonderful collection of gifts and souvenirs inspired by Banqueting House.
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