Banqueting House




Walk in the footsteps of a dazzling company of courtiers who once danced, drank and partied beneath the magnificent Rubens painted ceiling. This revolutionary building was created for court entertainments, but is probably most famous for the execution of Charles I in 1649. Spare him a thought as you gaze up at this ravishing painting – one of his last sights on earth…
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Heritage site
Additional info
There are access restrictions for mobility-impaired visitors and wheelchair users. The only access to the Main Hall is via a staircase of 23 steps, with a landing after 17. In exceptional circumstances and by prior arrangement, access to the Main Hall for disabled visitors can be arranged via the adjacent building, the Royal United Services Institute, which has a lift to Main Hall level. Access can then be gained via a connecting door into the Main Hall. Please telephone 0844 482 7777.
Getting there
By tube or rail: a short walk from Westminster, Charing Cross and Embankment Underground and rail stations.
Banqueting House
Whitehall
London
Greater London
SW1A 2ER
England

Website
General enquiries
Group visit enquiries
groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk
Media enquiries
Corporate & private hire enquiries
banquetinghouseevents@hrp.org.uk
Telephone
Information line
0844 482 7777
Booking line
0844 482 7799
Membership
0844 482 7788
Corporate & private hire enquiries
020 3166 6152
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