The Majestic Buckingham Palace: A Royal Experience
Discover the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, the iconic residence of the British monarchy, and immerse yourself in royal history and heritage.
Buckingham Palace, the iconic residence of the British monarch, offers a glimpse into royal life and history. Tourists can explore the stunning architecture, the changing of the guard ceremony, and the beautiful surrounding gardens.
A brief summary to Buckingham Palace Rd
- London, GB
Local tips
- Arrive early to secure the best viewing spot for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
- Check the schedule of the State Rooms opening dates if you wish to tour the interiors.
- Consider visiting during the summer when the gardens are in full bloom.
- Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking a lot around the palace and gardens.
- Photography is allowed outside the palace, but be mindful of the guards' rules during the ceremony.
Getting There
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Car
If you are driving from Guildford, take the A3 towards London. Continue on the A3 until you reach the junction with the A217. Follow signs for the A217 towards London. Merge onto the A23 and follow it into central London. Once you are in London, follow signs for Buckingham Palace. Use GPS or a map app to navigate to Buckingham Palace Road, which is located near Buckingham Palace.
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Public Transport
To reach Buckingham Palace Road using public transport from Woking, take a South Western Railway train to London Waterloo station. From Waterloo, take the Bakerloo Line (brown line) towards Harrow & Wealdstone. Change at Piccadilly Circus to the Piccadilly Line (dark blue line) towards Heathrow Terminal 5. Get off at Green Park station. Exit the station and walk towards Buckingham Palace, following the signs for Buckingham Palace Road, which is just a short walk away.
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Car
If you are traveling from Leatherhead, take the M25 motorway and exit at Junction 10 to join the A3 towards London. Continue on the A3 and follow the same directions as from Guildford to reach Buckingham Palace Road.
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Public Transport
From Farnham, take a South Western Railway train to London Waterloo. From there, follow the directions as mentioned earlier to reach Buckingham Palace Road via the Bakerloo Line and Piccadilly Line.
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Car
Starting from Epsom, take the A240 towards Ewell, then the A24 towards London. Merge onto the A3 and follow the same route towards London as described above to reach Buckingham Palace Road.
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