Royal Mews Houses

One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace provides a unique opportunity for visitors to see the work of the Royal Household department that provides road transport for The Queen and members of the Royal Family by both horse-drawn carriage and motor car.

The Mews first started in its present location in 1760, when George III moved his carriage collection and some of his horses there from a site near Charing Cross.

The Royal Mews is an important working department of the Royal Household. It is at the Royal Mews that the State vehicles are housed and maintained.

These include the magnificent Gold State Coach used for Coronations and those carriages used for Royal and State occasions, State Visits, Weddings and the State Opening of Parliament.

The Royal Mews houses the State vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages and motor cars, used for coronations, State Visits, royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and official engagements. Visitors can see the Gold State Coach which was last used during The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 to carry Her Majesty and Prince Philip to the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

5 March to 31 October 2005

5 March to 24 July* and

28 September to 31 October

Open everyday except Fridays 11:00-16:00 (last admission 15:15)

25 July - 27 September

Open daily 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:15)

Adult £6.00

Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £5.00

Under 17 £3.50

Under 5 Free

Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £15.50

Group prices

Adult £5.00

Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £4.50

Under 17 £3.00

Joint ticket - The Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews

Adult £11.50

Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £9.50

Under 17 £6.50

Under 5 Free

Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £29.50