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The State Rooms, St. James's
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The State Rooms

Uncover Royal Splendour

  • 4.71.9k reviews
  • $$$
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go

Step into centuries of royal ceremony in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, where ornate ceilings, glittering chandeliers and historic portraits create a solemn, awe-inspiring atmosphere. Guided tours highlight the palace’s ceremonial heritage and art collection—ideal for visitors seeking immersive history, grand architecture, and excellent photo opportunities.

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The State Rooms in short

When is The State Rooms open?

Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.

When is the best time to visit The State Rooms?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The State Rooms indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does The State Rooms cost?

Google lists its prices as $$$.

Where is The State Rooms?

Buckingham Gate,London,SW1A 1AA,United Kingdom.

Right now · 6:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better tomorrow at 10 am.

In its favour

  • Warm inside
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Hours

Seasonal hours: check before you go

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 The State Rooms
  2. 2 The New York Bar · 4 min
  3. 3 Bill's Victoria Restaurant · 6 min
  4. 4 Casa do Frango Victoria · 6 min
  5. 5 Market Halls Victoria · 7 min
Buckingham Gate, London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom(opens the map)DirectionsTo St. James'sCall+443031237300Websiterct.uk

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 1.9k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Scenic views
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Upscale
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Seniors friendly

Around St. James's

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.