The Household Cavalry Museum: A Glimpse into British History

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to The Household Cavalry Museum from anywhere in Sussex, start by getting onto the A23 towards London. Continue on the A23 until you reach the M25. Merge onto the M25 motorway heading east (towards Dartford). Exit the M25 at junction 15, following signs for the M4 towards Central London. After about 10 miles, take the exit towards Central London, and continue on the A4. Follow the signs for Whitehall. The museum is located at 66 Horse Guards Avenue, just off Whitehall. There is limited parking available in the area, so you may need to use a nearby public parking facility. Expect parking fees to vary depending on the location and duration of your stay.

• Train

  To reach The Household Cavalry Museum by train, find your nearest railway station in Sussex and take a train to London Victoria or London Waterloo. From London Victoria, take the London Underground (District or Circle line) to Westminster Station. From London Waterloo, take the Southbank route to Westminster Station. Once at Westminster, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the museum. Exit the station and head towards Parliament Square, then walk along Whitehall until you reach Horse Guards Avenue. The museum is located at 66 Horse Guards Avenue. Note that train tickets vary in cost depending on your starting point; check online for the best fares.

• Bus

  For those preferring to travel by bus, you can catch a National Express coach from various locations in Sussex to Victoria Coach Station in London. From Victoria Coach Station, take the London Underground (Victoria line) to Westminster Station. After exiting the station, walk towards Parliament Square, then along Whitehall to Horse Guards Avenue. The Household Cavalry Museum is located at 66 Horse Guards Avenue. Bus tickets can be purchased at the station or online, and prices depend on your departure point and time of booking.