Buckingham Palace is open for guided tours on selected dates from 5 November 2021 - 30 January 2022. Find out more and how to book. For more information on our COVID-19 secure guidelines see our FAQs. Buckingham Palace operates a timed admission system, this is the time you select when purchasing your ticket.

Is Buckingham Palace open in August 2021?

Tickets & Tours

The State Rooms of the Palace are open for visitors to visit throughout the 'Annual Summer Opening' in July, August and September. The rooms are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection.

Can you visit Buckingham Palace for free?

Though the Palace is generally not open to the public, during summer you can visit its State Apartments (admission charge) and see the Queen's large garden and collection of artwork. You can however see the Changing of the Guard for free at 11.30 am every morning during summer and every second morning during winter.