Buckingham Palace Guides — Opening, Timings & Where to Stand
Planning guides for a Buckingham Palace visit — when the State Rooms open, how the Changing of the Guard schedule works, and how much time to allow.
Buckingham Palace Opening Times 2026
Buckingham Palace State Rooms open 9 July – 27 September 2026. The confirmed days, the pattern behind the dates, and what opens the rest of the year.
Read guide →The Royal Mews and The King's Gallery
Two Royal Collection Trust attractions beside Buckingham Palace, open far more of the year than the State Rooms — and the combined ticket that saves 10%.
Read guide →Where to Stand for the Changing of the Guard
The Household Division endorses no viewing spot. Here is what each location actually shows you, what the trade-off is, and why no single place shows the whole thing.
Read guide →Want the State Rooms sorted first? See the official entrance ticket →