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The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace?

75%Baby-Friendly
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What makes it 75% Baby-Friendly: Prams roll everywhere, babies enter free, and a mid-route changing space with breastfeeding welcome supports infant care; no café or quiet nursery makes extended stays less convenient.

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Positives:

  • Pushchair Access: The entire visitor route is pushchair-friendly with no extra fees.
  • Free Entry for Babies: Children under three enter free with a paid adult ticket.
  • Complimentary Multimedia Guide: Pick up an audio/video guide in multiple languages at no extra cost.

Challenges:

  • No On-site Café: Eating inside is not allowed; plan to use nearby cafés for meals.
  • Limited Seating: Benches are scattered; bring a baby carrier if you need extra resting spots.
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What is The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace?

  • A working stable and carriage house within Buckingham Palace grounds that manages the sovereign’s road transport
  • Home to the royal collection of state coaches and carriages, including the Gold State Coach and Diamond Jubilee State Coach
  • Architectural ensemble dating from 1760, purpose-built to accommodate ceremonial horses such as Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays

What is so special about The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace for with baby?

  1. Pushchair-friendly route from stables to coach house
  2. Free entry for babies under three
  3. See the Gold State Coach and royal horses
  4. Baby-care room and Changing Space onsite
  5. Complimentary multimedia guide in multiple languages

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to view the coaches and use baby-care facilities without tiring your little one.

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Baby-Friendly Activities in The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Admire the Gold State Coach:

See the gilded coach used at every coronation since 1831.

Tip: Arrive at opening to avoid crowds around the display.

Explore the State Coach House:

Walk through to view the Diamond Jubilee and Australian State Coaches.

Tip: Use the free multimedia guide to hear the history of each coach.

Meet the Windsor Grey horses:

Observe the royal carriage horses in their historic stable yard.

Tip: Stand in marked areas and switch off flash to avoid startling them.

Use the baby-care facilities:

Find the Changing Space and baby-care room halfway along the route.

Tip: Plan a mid-visit break here to change or feed your baby.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

  1. Buy Tickets Online: Reserve your time slot in advance to skip the ticket line.
  2. Visit Mornings on Weekdays: You’ll find smaller crowds early on Thursday to Monday mornings.
  3. Bring Snacks and Water: Carry bottled water and soft snacks since there’s no food for sale onsite.
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Reviews of The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

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Carol Parr

Carol Parr

Sep 2025

Bought a ticket in advance so only had to queue for a while to get in soon after our allocated time. You need to go through security so try to travel light. Carriages were good to see and worth seeing if going to the palaces at the same time but I would not make a trip just to see them as you’re in and out in an hour. The golden coach is spectacular

mongjong59

mongjong59

Sep 2025

Saw some magnificent carriages here. Absolutely love the black ones (The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, Semi-State Landau, Miniature Landau, Donkey Barouche) and the Gold State Coach. Not crowded as well. To me, this place is so better than the palace itself.

Angela Criscola

Angela Criscola

Sep 2025

This is an amazing Carriage house around the corner from the entrance and exit to Buckingham Palace. Such a treat to see carriages that have carried kings and queens on special occasions. There were also stalls with horses and information to be learned about the staff on hand (who all live upstairs for generations!). Amazing and so worth the cost. You can walk around as long as you like. Kids are ...

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Sep 2025

highly recommend come to visit! So many small details hidden and you will feel incredible to knowing how these kinds of royal carriages using in the past or even right now! if you buy the royal day out package, will include Royal Mews, Kings Gallery, and Buckingham palace for a better price

Olha Yakovleva

Olha Yakovleva

Jul 2025

We recently visited The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, and it was a truly memorable experience. It felt incredibly special to be able to see the magnificent royal horses and the stunning historic carriages up close — especially the iconic Gold State Coach used for coronations. There’s something quite magical about being so close to such an important part of royal tradition and history. My child...

When is the best time to visit The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace (London, United Kingdom)?

The indoor stable yards make it a perfect rainy-day visit. In summer, covered areas keep you shaded.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Adult Tickets (2)GBP 34
Souvenir GuideGBP 5
Total EstimatedGBP 39

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Map of The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Address: Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0QH, UK

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About The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+44 303 123 7302

Average price

US$ 22.66
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