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.
EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- Events
Guided Tours
Discover the historic Banqueting House on a guided tour.
- December 2023 - February 2024
- Tours take place 10.00, 12.00 and 14.00
- Banqueting House
- Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- For members
- Events
Members-Only Day at Banqueting House
Explore the Banqueting House, Whitehall at your leisure on this exclusive members-only day.
- 20 January 2024
- 10.00 - 16.00 (last entry at 15.30)
- Banqueting House
- Free
- Things to see
The Undercroft
Explore the vaulted drinking den beneath the Banqueting House, which was used by James I for decadent royal parties.
- Open for guided tours on specific dates
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
The execution of Charles I
Tried and sentenced to death for high treason
The masque
A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment
The Rubens ceiling
The crowning glory of the Banqueting House
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Our wonderful collection of gifts and souvenirs are all inspired by the Banqueting House.
From £4.00