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Being a world-renowned attraction in London, the Buckingham Palace is a place of national pride for the British people and comes to focus during times of national celebrations. The history of the Buckingham Palace dates back to the Middle Ages when...more

London, United Kingdom

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Being a world-renowned attraction in London, the Buckingham Palace is a place of national pride for the British people and comes to focus during times of national celebrations. The history of the Buckingham Palace dates back to the Middle Ages when the Buckingham House - which was the earlier name of the palace - was designed by an English gentleman architect known as William Winde, for the 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. It was later acquired by George III in 1761 who decided to redesign the building to fit his requirements. The Buckingham Palace currently comprises 775 rooms and stretches across an area of over 40 acres. Its garden area features a helicopter landing area, a lake, a tennis court as well as a plethora of flora and fauna to delight any nature-enthusiast.

Ticket Price

Admission costs vary depending on the time of the year

Opening Hour

Open during summer from 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m

Recommended Visit Duration

A typical visit lasts for around 2 ½ hours

Suitable For

 Adults, Families, Young Adults, Senior Guests, Children

Must See

The garden, the Royal Mews and the Mall

Prayer Facilities

Designated prayer facilities at Buckingham Palace are available for Muslim guests. Plenty of private space is also available in the garden area and it is also possible to visit some of the mosques near Buckingham Palace during prayer times.

Halal Food

Halal food near Buckingham Palace will be available at some of the numerous Halal restaurants in London. Some of the prominent Halal restaurants near Buckingham Palace that are located within the city limits of London include the Chor Bizarre, Minqala, Chutney Mary and Maroush.



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