London Tourist Guide

London Tourist Guide >  Landmarks >  The Banqueting House
 

This is one of London's hidden treasures. Hidden away in Whitehall, it was the sovereign's official residence from 1530 to 1698 when the original building was destroyed by fire. What remained is left today and it houses the Rubens ceiling, the only painting remaining in situe by Sir Peter Paul Rubens.
The architecture of the building is unique, having been designed by Inigo Jones in the early 1600's, it is derived from Roman style, based on a Basilica.
 
 
How to arrive:



By London Underground Circle/District lines to Westminster or Northern and Bakerloo lines to Embankment and then a short walk to the Banqueting House.
From Westminster station, walk along the Victoria Embankment; turn left into Horse Guards Avenue and left at the end on to Whitehall. The Banqueting House is located immediately on your left.

From Embankment station, walk along the Victoria Embankment; turn right into Horse Guards Avenue and left at the end on to Whitehall. The Banqueting House is located immediately on your left.

By train Charing Cross Station
The Banqueting House is a short walk from Charing Cross station. Turn left out of the main entrance and walk along the Strand until you reach Trafalgar Square. Whitehall is the second road on the left and the Banqueting House is a short walk down on the left-hand side.

By bus Bus routes: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 109, 159 and X53.
From Westminster station, walk along the Victoria Embankment; turn left into Horse Guards Avenue and left at the end on to Whitehall. The Banqueting House is located immediately on your left.
From Embankment station, walk along the Victoria Embankment; turn right into Horse Guards Avenue and left at the end on to Whitehall. The Banqueting House is located immediately on your left.

By train Charing Cross Station
The Banqueting House is a short walk from Charing Cross station. Turn left out of the main entrance and walk along the Strand until you reach Trafalgar Square. Whitehall is the second road on the left and the Banqueting House is a short walk down on the left-hand side.

By bus Bus routes: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 109, 159 and X53.
 
Prices:
Adults: £4.00 Children £3 Under 16's £2.60
 
Opening days/hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10.00-17.00. Closed Sundays, Bank Holidays and 24 December - 1 January (inclusive). The Banqueting House may close at short notice for Government functions.
 
http://www.hrp.org.uk/webcode/banquet_home.asp
 
+44 (0)870 751 5178
 
 
  Other subjects related to Royal Sites:  
Buckingham Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Kensington Palace









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