What happened to Henry VIII’s great Whitehall Palace? What did the early Stuart kings do here, at the last remaining part of the palace - the Banqueting House? While it was intended for play and masques, this building is more famous as the place of execution of King Charles I.
Marvel at the Ruben's ceiling from below and explore this revolutionary building at your leisure on this exclusive members-only day. Expert guides will be on hand to answer your questions and share fascinating facts about the Banqueting House's colourful and turbulent history.
When
20 January 2024
10.00 - 16.00 (last entry at 15.30)Ticketing Information
Members go free.
No booking required. Please present your membership card to gain entry.
The Main Hall will be open.
Free
EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- Things to see
Rubens ceiling
Marvel at Sir Peter Paul Rubens' ceiling in its original setting of Inigo Jones' spectacular Banqueting House.
- Open for guided tours on specific dates
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
- 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
- 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.
- Open for guided tours on specific dates
- Banqueting House
- Included in palace admission (members go free)
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