Royal Mews entry ticket with historic coaches and carriages
Overview
Visit the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. See historic royal coaches including the Gold State Coach, working stables and interactive experiences.
Highlights
- You'll visit the Royal Mews, a working stable housing the royal collection of historic coaches
- There's the Gold State Coach, used at every coronation since 1821 including King Charles III's
- You'll see the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays horses that pull the royal carriages
- There are interactive experiences including sitting in a replica carriage and dressing as a footman
- You can learn about horse harnessing techniques from the working stable
Visit the Royal Mews, a working stable that houses the royal collection of historic coaches and carriages, along with the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays horses. The stables continue to manage all road travel arrangements for His Majesty The King and members of the Royal Family.
The Royal Mews has served as the location for the sovereign's road transport since 1760, when George III moved his carriage collection to be closer to Buckingham Palace. The collection has been updated by successive monarchs to meet changing transport needs.
You'll see historic coaches and carriages including the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, the Australian State Coach (a gift to Queen Elizabeth II from the Australian people that features central heating), and the Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since George IV in 1821, including the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023.
Interactive experiences include sitting in a replica of Queen Victoria's Semi-State Landau carriage for photographs, dressing up in footman livery, and learning about horse harnessing techniques.
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Audio guide
- Permanent exhibitions
Meeting & pickup
Please present a printed version of your voucher upon arrival at the Royal Mews entrance. Valid only for the date and time shown.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- The venue is wheelchair accessible
Know in advance:
- A complimentary multimedia guide is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish
- The English multimedia guide includes versions tailored for families with children, deaf and hard of hearing visitors, as well as an audio-described version for blind or partially sighted visitors
- During peak periods, the Royal Mews may experience long queues
- The Royal Mews is part of a working royal residence, so some areas may be temporarily closed at short notice
- Visitors are subject to airport-style security screening upon arrival
Remember to bring:
- A printed copy of your e-ticket, valid for the date and time shown
- Please bring as few personal belongings as possible to facilitate the security screening process
Questions
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