See royal coaches and working stables

Step inside one of the finest working stables in existence and see the royal carriages, horses and ceremonial transport still used today. The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace gives families a behind-the-scenes look at royal pageantry, from the Gold State Coach to the stables and coach houses.
Your visit includes a complimentary multimedia guide, hands-on family features and the chance to explore at your own pace. It is a practical London attraction for families who want something historic, central and easy to combine with other royal sights.
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Includes general admission to the Royal Mews, access to historic carriages, working stables, and interactive exhibits. Self-guided entry.
Standard admission includes entry to The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace during your booked date and time slot. You can explore the visitor route at your own pace with a complimentary multimedia guide.
Free guided tours are also available daily at selected times, subject to availability. Your ticket covers the main visitor experience, including the historic coaches, working stables and family interpretation features.
Some extras, such as nearby parking, food and retail purchases, are not included. Entry to Buckingham Palace or other Royal Collection sites is separate unless booked as part of a different combined product.
See where royal road travel is organised, from ceremonial carriages to the horses and staff who keep the operation running. This is a working royal site, so the visit feels more like going behind the scenes than walking through a standard museum.
Families can get close to the Gold State Coach, spot the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays, and use the multimedia guide to understand how the Mews still works today. There are also interactive elements including a replica carriage and a wooden pony to tack up.
The route is manageable for mixed-age family groups and pushchairs are allowed. Most of the route is outdoors but largely covered, so it helps to dress for the weather.
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The headline exhibit is the Gold State Coach, used at major State occasions including coronations. You can also see other historic carriages and modern vehicles used by the Royal Family.

Children can use the family multimedia guide featuring Majesty, Scout and Rex the corgi. There are also hands-on elements such as trying a replica carriage and tacking up a wooden pony.

This is still an active working environment responsible for royal road travel. As you move through the site, you will see the stables, coach houses and interpretation explaining how staff prepare for ceremonial events.

1st March -3rd November 10am-5pm Last entrance 4pm.
Please note there may be closures on certain Summer dates due to Royal family events.
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