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Opening and closing times

Information on seasonal hours and planned closures

Information on seasonal hours and planned closures

Opening times

Banqueting House is open daily except 24 - 26 December and 01 January, but will occasionally close early for private events. Please check our closures section below before you travel.

Open daily (01 January - 31 December)

Monday-Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

Last admission: 16:30

Last admission is 45 minutes prior to the Banqueting House closing, unless otherwise stated.

Closures and notices

Planned closures

The Banqueting House occasionally closes early for private events.

Last admission is 45 minutes prior to the Banqueting House closing, unless otherwise stated.

December 2019

  • 12 December 2019: open from 11:00 – 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
  • 13 December 2019: closed from 15:00
  • 21 December 2019: closed from 13:00
  • 31 December 2019: closed from 14:00 (last admission 13:15)

January 2020

  • 2 January 2020: closed all day
  • 3 January 2020: closed all day
  • 4 January 2020: closed all day  
  • 5 January 2020: closed all day 
  • 6 January 2020: closed all day
  • 7 January 2020: closed all day 
  • 8 January 2020: closed all day
  • 14 January 2020: closed from 14:00

Need more information?

Before visiting, to ensure that the Banqueting House will be open, please contact us on:

+44 (0)20 3166 6155 
+44 (0)20 3166 6154
+44 (0)20 3166 6152

Alternatively you can email us at: [email protected] and we will aim to respond within 24 hours.