Can you take pictures inside Buckingham Palace?

Photography, filming and mobile phones Strictly no photography or filming at all is permitted inside Buckingham Palace. Once you enter the Garden during the Summer Opening of the Palace, photography and filming for non-commercial purposes are encouraged.
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Is it worth going inside Buckingham Palace?

Is touring Buckingham Palace worth it? Yes! We've visited a number of European palaces and castles, and there is just nothing quite like Buckingham Palace.
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Can the public go inside Buckingham Palace?

Best time to visit Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is open to visitors only for a few months. You can visit the attraction between July and September and explore the State Rooms and the palace gardens. The Royal Mews and the King's Gallery are open for longer periods of time.
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How do I visit the picture gallery in Buckingham Palace?

You can visit The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace at your leisure using the complimentary multimedia guide, which lasts approximately 1 hour. We operate a timed admission system in 15 minute time slots. This is the time you select when purchasing your ticket.
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Can I wear jeans to Buckingham Palace?

There is no formal dress code required to enter the Palace. Toilets and baby-care facilities are located in the garden, this is at the end of the route through the Palace. There are no toilet facilities at the start of the visitor route.
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How much does it cost to rent a room in Buckingham Palace?

Using this number we have estimated that the monthly cost to rent a room in Buckingham Palace would be between £40,258.06 and £55,354.84. Which is just over £664,000 a year at the top of the scale.
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Is Kings Gallery worth it?

Worth a visit!

The gallery is a bit hard to get to, but so worth the trek! It's not super large, but it definitely has an interesting variety of works on rotation - definitely check what's the latest on exhibit before you go. One tip - it is possible to purchase tickets onsite.
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How many rooms are in Buckingham Palace?

Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The King, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
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Can I just walk in the National Gallery?

General admission tickets

Walk-up entry is also available. If you're visiting in a group of seven or more, head to the group booking section.
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Does Buckingham Palace have an indoor swimming pool?

In 1938, the northwest pavilion, designed by Nash as a conservatory, was converted into a swimming pool.
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Is there a cafe at Buckingham Palace?

The Garden Café is situated on the West Terrace of Buckingham Palace, just beyond the exit from the State Rooms.
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Can you enter Big Ben?

Visitors must be aged 11 and over and be comfortable climbing 334 steps and experiencing high noise levels from the clock mechanism and bells - ear defenders will be provided. The total tour duration is 90 minutes and toilet facilities are available at the beginning and end of the tour only.
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How much time do you need in Buckingham Palace?

The tour is recommended as 2 to 2.5 hours and the first entry is 0930. So, in my view you should book your entry ticket for any time after CoG ends at 1130.
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Is there a difference between Buckingham House and Buckingham Palace?

During the last five years of George IV's life, Nash enlarged Buckingham House into the imposing U-shaped building which was to become Buckingham Palace. He extended the central block of the building and the two wings to the east were entirely rebuilt.
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Is anyone living at Buckingham Palace?

Royal Family members, such Princess Anne, and Prince Edward and Sophie Countess of Wessex, hold private apartments at the palace but don't live there full-time. So it's unlikely you'll bump into any of them making a cup of tea in the kitchen while you're visiting!
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Do staff live in Buckingham Palace?

A maid or butler, for example, can have their own room at Windsor Castle or Sandringham, so they can be quite literally close to home. Buckingham Palace is no different in that plenty of staff live there, as do many royals, at least part-time.
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How many toilets are in the Buckingham Palace?

In true palace fashion, the King's residence has 775 rooms. It surprised us to learn that there are 78 bathrooms; more than 1 in 10!
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Who is the owner of Buckingham Palace?

Occupied Royal Palaces, such as Buckingham Palace, are not the private property of The Queen. They are occupied by the Sovereign and held in trust by Crown Estates for future generations. The Queen privately owns two properties, Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, which are not publicly funded.
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Is the King's Gallery free?

Your £1 ticket includes standard admission to The King's Galleries in London and Edinburgh. Under 5s tickets and access companion tickets are free. Separate paid-for events such as lectures, exclusive tours or creative courses are not included in the £1 ticket offer.
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Is the east wing of Buckingham Palace worth visiting?

The East Wing is made up of many rooms including the Yellow Drawing Room, the Principal Corridor and the Centre Room. These rooms are filled with extraordinary works from the Royal Collection. Watch our short film to see inside Buckingham Palace's East Wing and explore the rooms behind the famous balcony.
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Do I need to print my tickets for Buckingham Palace?

No matter which ticket you choose, be sure to print out the voucher to exchange it for a ticket the day of your visit. The State Rooms voucher can be exchanged at the Buckingham Palace Ticket Office. If you book either The Royal Mews or A Royal Day Out, those vouchers can be exchanged at The Royal Mews Ticket Office.
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What is the fanciest room in Buckingham Palace?

The White Drawing Room, perhaps the grandest of all the State Rooms, serves as a royal reception room for The King and members of the Royal Family to gather before official occasions.
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What makes Buckingham Palace so expensive?

The palace can never be legally sold to a buyer as a traditional home would be. There are virtually no comparable residential properties that could be used for a sales comparison. The value of Buckingham Palace is based on its historical and cultural significance rather than its market value as a residential property.
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