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.
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.
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.

Carol Parr
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
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
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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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
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...
Visit Oct–Mar for shorter queues. In summer, arrive at opening to beat midday crowds.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | GBP 17 |
| Lunch at nearby café | GBP 10 |
| Total Estimated | GBP 27 |
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