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The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace (solo trip)

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

84%Solo-Friendly
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What makes it 84% Solo-Friendly: A free multimedia guide, bench seating and a flexible 1-2 hour route let independent guests explore at their own pace; only the lack of onsite food slightly reduces convenience.

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Positives:

  • Guided tours available: Join a free scheduled guided tour to learn insider stories from Royal Collection staff.
  • Quiet rest spots: Covered stable yards offer benches to relax or check your phone.

Challenges:

  • No on-site café: Eating inside is not allowed; bring snacks or plan a stop at cafés 2 minutes away.
  • Potential crowds: Narrow passageways can fill up midday during peak season.
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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 solo trip?

  1. Explore historic royal carriages including the Gold State Coach
  2. Learn at your own pace with the free multimedia guide
  3. Capture horse and carriage photos in quiet stable yards
  4. Refill at the free water fountain; bring a bottle
  5. Plan snacks or lunch offsite—no food inside the Mews

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: One to two hours lets you explore carriages, use the multimedia guide, and take photos at a relaxed pace.

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Solo-Friendly Activities in The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Discover the Gold State Coach:

Admire the gilded coach used at every coronation since William IV.

Tip: Go to the end of the route where it’s displayed under special lighting.

Use the free multimedia guide:

Pick up a handheld audio guide in your language at no extra cost.

Tip: Follow the audio-descriptive version for detailed horse and carriage history.

Photograph the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays:

Spot the royal horses in their working stable yards.

Tip: Stand in the quiet east yard for photos without crowds.

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

  1. Book tickets online: Reserve your entry time on the official site to skip the ticket queue.
  2. Start early: Arrive at opening time for clearer views and fewer visitors.
  3. Combine with palace walk: After your visit, walk through Green Park to Buckingham Palace for more royal sights.
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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)?

Visit Oct–Mar for shorter queues. In summer, arrive at opening to beat midday crowds.

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Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Adult ticketGBP 17
Lunch at nearby caféGBP 10
Total EstimatedGBP 27

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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

Official Website

Phone Number

+44 303 123 7302

Average price

US$ 22.66
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Average price

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