Summer opening 2026

Name: Summer opening 2026
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Banqueting House

Skip the event ticket details and go to event summary.

When

Until 20 September 2026: Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).

10:00-16:00. Last admission 15:00.

Ticketing information

Members go free, pre-booking required.

Now standing in the busy thoroughfare of government buildings, Banqueting House is the greatest surviving part of the lost Palace of Whitehall.

Step inside this summer and immerse yourself in the dramatic history of the Banqueting House with our brand-new visitor experience. Discover the unique stories of the Palace of Whitehall, and uncover how the monarchy was shaped, destroyed, and reborn within these walls.

In the Banqueting Hall, we invite you to relax and recharge beneath the magnificent Rubens ceiling, an epic masterpiece and only surviving ceiling painting by the Flemish artist.

Plug in your headphones and escape the hustle and bustle of Whitehall by listening to stories of revolution, restoration, and revelry in the space where history was made.

Access information

Banqueting House is accessible. Please see our accessibility page for further information.

Become a member today

Discover more with membership from just £65. Enjoy a full year of unlimited visits to the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Northern Ireland, plus free entry to spectacular events like Imagining Animals this summer. Use MEM20 at checkout to save 20%. Valid until 28 August.

Join now

Explore what's on

BOOKING NOW

For members
Events

Members-Only Days at Banqueting House

Explore the Banqueting House, Whitehall on this exclusive members-only day after its temporary closure. Learn all about this iconic building and its rich history.

Dates:
27 September 2026
Times: 10:00 - 16:00 (last entry at 15:00)
Location: Banqueting House
Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)