20 Best Royal Attractions in London
Whether or not you’re a Royal Watcher, the historical treats on display inside the Royal Palaces will dazzle you.
With gorgeous works of art, dazzling pieces of jewelry, and storytelling historians, there’s something on this list for everyone dipping in and out of the misty streets of London.
1. Buckingham Palace
Of course, this has to be number one on your list. Maybe it’s not the first thing you’ll do, but it has to be at the top of your wish list.
As one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today, you can enter its gates during the summer months to breathe in the air of the State Rooms where royalty sang, danced, and laughed the night away.
2. The King’s Gallery
Before you step outside the palace walls, see if you can visit The King’s Gallery. It’s a sight to behold for even the most mild art lovers, showcasing many works of art from the Royal Collection.
This is something to keep on your list year after year, however, because there’s always a changing program of temporary exhibitions along with the Royal Collection.
3. The Royal Mews
Have you ever seen flashes of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sailing down The Mall in a golden carriage?
In these working stables at Buckingham Palace, you can feast your eyes on the Royal Family’s sumptuous collection of historic carriages, as well as the impeccably maintained cars used for state occasions.
4. The Household Cavalry Museum
These are 18th-century stables that create the gorgeous wonder known as the Changing of the Guard. Here, you’ll get a peek behind the curtain of the ceremonial duties and operational roles of the Household Cavalry.
There’s also an astonishing collection of artifacts to explore, representing more than 300 years of Britain’s rich military history.