Banqueting House
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About
Created by Inigo Jones, the Banqueting House was the first building in England to be designed in a Palladian style and was finished in 1622 for James I. It is most famous for the execution of Charles I, which took place there in 1649.
Throughout its history, the Banqueting House has played host to parliamentary receptions, investitures and ennoblements, all of which took place beneath the breathtaking canvases of Peter Paul Rubens. During your visit, explore the Undercroft, originally designed as a drinking den for James I and a place where he could escape the rigours of public life.
Prices and opening times
| Child Ticket | FREE |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | From £7.50 per ticket |
Concession is for full time student 16 and over and over 60s.
Children up to 15 years are free of charge. All prices are exempt of VAT.
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Opening Times
Daily (except Thursdays): 10.00-13.00. Closed: 24, 25 and 26 December and 01 January. Banqueting House is closed to visitors on Thursdays. Concession price includes students. Banqueting House opens in the afternoons when no evening events are scheduled. C
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Venue Details & Map
Banqueting House
- Address
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The Banqueting House, Whitehall, WestminsterLondonSW1A 2ER
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)844 482 7777
- banquetinghouse@hrp.org.uk
- Public transport:
- Tube: Westminster/Embankment Train: Charing Cross
Facilities & Accessibility
- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Effective lighting throughout for visually impaired users
- Ramps within building
- Some routes suitable for wheelchair users
- Steps within building
- Accessible Communication Facilities
- Information available in audio format
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
- Staff available to assist
- Additional Accessible Facilities
- Level access, ramp or lift to information point
- Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point
- Portable chip and pin machines
- Attraction Facilities
- Audio commentary available
- Gift shop
- Patron toilets
- Booking Facilities
- Coach parties accepted
- Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
- Private Dining
- Event Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Breakout Rooms
- Civil Partnership licence held
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Offers charity rates
- Payment Facilities
- Group rates available