The Official Residences of the Queen
(Central London)
London
SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Phone: 020 7766 7300

Email: buckinghampalace@royalcollection.org.uk
Website: http://www.royal.gov.uk

Notes

Thanks to MattFM at Flickr for the photo

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837.

It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence, with 775 rooms.

Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.

31 July - 29 September 2008

09:45 - 18:00 (last admission 15:45) Admission is by timed ticket with entry every 15 minutes throughout the day.  A visit lasts between 2 and 2½ hours.

A Royal Day Out Prices:

Adult  £28.50
Over 60/ Student (with valid ID)  £25.00
Under 17  £16.00
Under 5  Free
Family  £73.00 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)