Information on opening hours and planned closures
Open for Guided Tours and Private Hire
Banqueting House is available throughout the year for private hire and is open for guided tours on specific dates.
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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)