Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
Booking information, admission rates, what's included, term dates and useful resources
First, choose a self-led visit or add a session, then scroll down to book your school visit.
Available Tuesdays-Fridays during UK term time.
What's included:
What's not included:
Available Wednesdays-Fridays during UK term time.
Our curriculum-based sessions are led by expert presenters who bring the history of the palace to life through lively, interactive learning opportunities.
We offer a selection of sessions for UK schools linked to a range of subjects for all key stages, including SEND.
See our session pages for prices and capacities.
Choose a sessionAutumn 2022 - Summer 2023
Domestic students
Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15 (KS 1-4): £4.10
Age 16+ (KS 5+): £5.70
Tower Hamlets schools can book a self-led visit for £1 per person.
International students - including activity trail
Under 5s: Free
Age 5-15: £6.10
Age 16+: £7.70
Teachers and adults
Up to agreed ratios: Free
Adults for 1:1 assistance: Free
Additional adults: £27.60
Self-led visits available Tuesday - Friday during UK term time. Sessions available Wednesday - Friday during UK term time.
Summer 2022
Self-led visits available
20 April - 22 July
Sessions available
20 April - 22 July
Autumn 2022
Self-led visits available
20 September – 16 December
Sessions available
21 September – 16 December
Spring 2023
Self-led visits available
06 January – 31 March
Sessions available
06 January – 31 March
Summer 2023
Self-led visits available
18 April – 21 July
Sessions available
19 April – 21 July
Subsidised rates are available Tuesday to Friday during UK term time only, not school or bank holidays. Sessions available Wednesday to Friday only. We are operating timed entry slots. School entry slots will be available from 10:15 - 14:45.
We are fully booked for visits in Summer 2022. Bookings are now open for Autumn 2022-Summer 2023.
Early Year Foundation Stage = 1:4 (free adult spaces up to 1:2)
Key stage 1 (age 4-7) = 1:5
Key stages 2, 3 and 4 (age 7-15) = 1:10
Key stage 5 and up (age 16+) = 1:15
SEND groups can determine their own ratios
Groups with an inadequate number of accompanying adults may not be admitted.
We ask classes to break up into smaller, supervised groups with a maximum of 10 students whilst inside the palace spaces.
Please read our current safety procedures for keeping you safe on your visit.
In order to best support you and your group we will also provide:
Complete the booking request form and email it to the schools team at [email protected] All school group admissions must be booked in advance, we recommend booking at least two months in advance as dates do sell out quickly. Payment is due six weeks before visiting.
After receiving your booking request, we will email you a confirmation and invoice which must be paid in advance of your visit and according to our payment terms.
Key information and guides to support your school visit.
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