Royal Britain
From royal spectacles and events, to Netflix’s popular TV series The Crown, the British Royal Family have always been a part of Great Britain’s culture. Embark on a royal adventure as you visit some of the places the royals have called home, their leisure palaces, and regal parks filled with blooming flowers and royal stories.
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From Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to state rooms and grand palaces, follow in the footsteps of royalty. Welcome to Britain. Where there’s always more to explore.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile
Welcome to the previous home of Mary, Queen of Scots, offering guided tours, royal exhibitions and opulent afternoon teas. Its state rooms have been used by Britain’s kings and queens for hundreds of years, and it sits right on the Scottish capital’s Royal Mile – surrounded by pristine gardens.
Buckingham Palace
Want to explore inside the Royal Family’s iconic London home? On selected dates, Buckingham Palace opens its doors to visitors. Take the chance to marvel at the lavish Throne Room, gaze over the gardens, and see the Changing of the Guard ceremony up close.
Royal Pavilion
Outside is inspired by Royal India, inside has notes of Chinese opulence, and it’s all wrapped up in decadent Regency grandeur. This 19th-century seaside ‘pleasure palace’ in the heart of Brighton is nothing short of dramatic. Built for the future playboy monarch, King George IV, it mashes tradition with eccentricity for an eye-opening visit that shouldn’t be missed.
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
The magnificent Hampton Court Palace was Henry VIII’s favourite Royal residence. Step back in time for a taste of Tudor life in Henry VIII’s kitchens and lose yourself in the famous Hampton Court Maze.
Kensington Palace, London
The home to many a royal, including Queen Victoria, William III and Queen Anne, Kensington Palace was designed by Christopher Wren, the architect behind St Paul’s Cathedral. Tour the regal State Apartments and discover rooms where Queen Victoria was born and raised.
Sandringham, Norfolk
Sandringham House country retreat stands in a 8,000-hectare (almost 20,000-acre) estate in the Norfolk Coast National Landscape. Tour the house, the museum and the remarkable gardens from April to October.
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Why Britain's best for royalty
Follow in the footsteps of noble kings at medieval castles, or lose yourself in wildflower meadows and formal gardens once walked in by monarchs. From famous horse racing to colourful displays of military pageantry, the nation is filled with experiences to give you a right royal fix. Delve into the stories of our grand palaces, and uncover hidden secrets of love and battles at historic castles. Whether you’re looking for glistening jewels and sparkling tiaras, or riding on a horse and carriage through ancient woodlands, get ready to immerse yourself in a royally brilliant nation.
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See Windsor Great Park bloom
From magical woodland trails, to spotting resident deer, immerse yourself in nature at Windsor Great Park and step into a world of royal greenery.
Step into nature at Windsor Great Park
An inside peek at Buckingham Palace
Each summer, see the doors to Buckingham Palace swing open. Head to the State Rooms to get an inside look at royal life. Expect a whole lot of grandeur, sparkling chandeliers and royal treasures.
Get your tickets for Buckingham Palace
Live the life of leisure at Sandringham House
A beloved countryside retreat for the Royal Family, explore the parklands, courtyards and stately home itself for a right royal experience in Norfolk. For the inside scoop, join an exclusive tour.
Discover Sandringham Estate
Get your skates on at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion
As twinkling lights and festive fayre fill the streets of Brighton, discover Christmas festivities at King George IV’s seaside pleasure palace with its very own ice rink.
Take to the ice at the Royal Pavilion
