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Explore an exotic Eden in Britain’s capital. Settle into an iconic Rolls Royce, or simply get lost in an ancient maze. Whatever it is, you’ll discover a Britain packed with royal adventures. Here’s our low-down of how to get stuck into the nation’s top royal attractions.

Photo by: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2011

Top royal attractions

From the grandeur of London's Buckingham Palace to the remote Scottish escape at Balmoral Castle, the Royal Family have called some of the nation’s most beautiful buildings their homes. Dive into the lives of the royals and experience the opulence of these official residences that regularly open to the public.

On selected dates, Buckingham Palace opens its doors to visitors for your chance to explore the Royal Family’s iconic London home.

Book your Buckingham Palace State Rooms tickets now

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tom Weightman

Aerial display flying over crowds above palace
Buckingham Palace

Walk through 1,000 years of history at Windsor Castle, exploring its opulent state rooms and superb royal artefacts.

Book tickets to Windsor Castle

Photo by: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Visitors with ice cream, Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle

The home to many a royal, including Queen Victoria, William III and Queen Anne.

Book your tickets to Kensington Palace

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Kensington Gardens
Kensington Palace, London

Step into more than 1,000 years of history at the setting of every coronation since 1066.

Book your Westminster Abbey tickets now

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Panoramic view of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and London Eye
Westminster Abbey, London

Photo by: VisitBritain/Aurélie Four

Fluffly dog, wagging it's tongue, sitting on grass
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey

Tour 8,000 hectares (almost 20,000 acres) of Norfolk’s country retreat.

Visit Sandringham House

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Sandringham Estate
Sandringham, Norfolk

Discover this dramatic fortress, perched on top of a dormant volcano at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Plan your visit to Edinburgh Castle

Photo by: VisitBritain/Steven Oates

Location: Edinburgh

Green and red deck chairs laid out on grass in a park
Edinburgh Castle

The Scottish holiday residence of the British Royal Family. Tour the historic gardens and estate of picturesque Balmoral Castle.

Explore the heights of Balmoral Castle

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Balmoral Castle and Estate
Balmoral Castle

Get hands-on with history at this former palace and prison. It’s full of tales and treasures, including the Crown Jewels.

Book your Tower of London tickets

Photo by: Visit Britain/George Johnson

Beefeater walking by the, Tower of London on a sunny day
Tower of London

Welcome to the previous home of Mary, Queen of Scots, offering guided tours, royal exhibitions and opulent afternoon teas.

Book your Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets now

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse, a royal residence in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile

Discover the five decks of Queen Elizabeth II’s former floating palace, from the State Apartments to the Crew’s Quarters, with tea and scones on the Royal Deck.

Step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia

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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Exterior of a royal yacht with a British flag
The Royal Yacht Britannia

Visit the official residence of the Royal Family in Northern Ireland.

Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Hillsborough Castle and garden
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Tour the previous home of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Visit Clarence House

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Clarence House
Clarence House, London

This magnificent chapel has witnessed countless royal weddings, burials and ceremonies over the years.

More about St George's Chapel

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Location: Windsor

St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

On selected dates, Buckingham Palace opens its doors to visitors for your chance to explore the Royal Family’s iconic London home.

Book your Buckingham Palace State Rooms tickets now

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tom Weightman

Aerial display flying over crowds above palace
Buckingham Palace

Walk through 1,000 years of history at Windsor Castle, exploring its opulent state rooms and superb royal artefacts.

Book tickets to Windsor Castle

Photo by: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Visitors with ice cream, Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle

The home to many a royal, including Queen Victoria, William III and Queen Anne.

Book your tickets to Kensington Palace

Photo by: Â? visitlondon.com/Jon Reid

Kensington Gardens
Kensington Palace, London

Step into more than 1,000 years of history at the setting of every coronation since 1066.

Book your Westminster Abbey tickets now

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Panoramic view of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and London Eye
Westminster Abbey, London

Photo by: VisitBritain/Aurélie Four

Fluffly dog, wagging it's tongue, sitting on grass
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey

Tour 8,000 hectares (almost 20,000 acres) of Norfolk’s country retreat.

Visit Sandringham House

Photo by: @nuriatravels

Sandringham Estate
Sandringham, Norfolk

Discover this dramatic fortress, perched on top of a dormant volcano at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Plan your visit to Edinburgh Castle

Photo by: VisitBritain/Steven Oates

Location: Edinburgh

Green and red deck chairs laid out on grass in a park
Edinburgh Castle

The Scottish holiday residence of the British Royal Family. Tour the historic gardens and estate of picturesque Balmoral Castle.

Explore the heights of Balmoral Castle

Photo by: @pumpkin_the_pompom

Balmoral Castle and Estate
Balmoral Castle

Get hands-on with history at this former palace and prison. It’s full of tales and treasures, including the Crown Jewels.

Book your Tower of London tickets

Photo by: Visit Britain/George Johnson

Beefeater walking by the, Tower of London on a sunny day
Tower of London

Welcome to the previous home of Mary, Queen of Scots, offering guided tours, royal exhibitions and opulent afternoon teas.

Book your Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets now

Photo by: VisitScotland

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, a royal residence in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile

Discover the five decks of Queen Elizabeth II’s former floating palace, from the State Apartments to the Crew’s Quarters, with tea and scones on the Royal Deck.

Step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia

Photo by: Royal Yacht Britannia

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Exterior of a royal yacht with a British flag
The Royal Yacht Britannia

Visit the official residence of the Royal Family in Northern Ireland.

Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Photo by: @historicroyalpalaces

Hillsborough Castle and garden
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Tour the previous home of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Visit Clarence House

Photo by: northbynorthbest

Clarence House
Clarence House, London

This magnificent chapel has witnessed countless royal weddings, burials and ceremonies over the years.

More about St George's Chapel

Photo by: Alamy

Location: Windsor

St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Attractions of royal significance

Discover the royal connections to these popular visitor attractions.

Royal cities

Follow in the Royal Family’s footsteps with a day trip to one of these glittering cities. Immerse yourself in Britain’s regal past at a historic palace or soak up the sunshine in a royal garden.

An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

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Picadilly Circus underground station

Lovers of The Crown can wrap themselves in royalty, as this town is about as regal as it gets.

Photo by: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Guards marching, Windsor Castle

From palaces to cobbled alleys and even a castle on a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Edinburgh

A young couple taking a selfie of view over historic town

Combined Royal Attraction Tickets

Visit multiple royal attractions the easy way, with a combined ticket.

More royal experiences

Retrace the steps of British royalty across the capital. Wander past iconic palaces and through its leafy Royal Parks.

Photo by: Visit Britain/George Johnson

Beefeater walking by the, Tower of London on a sunny day

Discover celebrations fit for a King and Queen: from the Household Cavalry and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to spotting royals among a clutch of huge hats at Royal Ascot.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Philipp Pley

Military Guards on horses between rows of Union jack flags

Learn about royal life firsthand and visit the UK's grand palaces, historic castles and beautiful country retreats. These royal buildings are awe-inspiring.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tom Weightman

Aerial display flying over crowds above palace

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