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    1. A building history
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    3. Rubens’s ceiling
    4. Charles I's execution
    5. Inigo Jones
    6. Peter Paul Rubens
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Sights and stories


See this revolutionary building and explore its dramatic history

The Banqueting House and its stories have much to offer, no matter your age or background, whether you’re visiting in-person or online. 

Places and things to see

Palace highlights

We'll tell you why these are unmissable things to see.

Historic hotspots

Visit the spot where history happened.

 

 

 

More things to see...

Visit 'Discover the palaces' to find:

  • 'Top ten' highlights across the palaces
  • Our favourite 'surprising sights'
  • New acquisitions

 

Stories and characters

Palace personalities

Meet interesting characters associated with the palace.

A building history and timeline

A history of the Banqueting House's development and a timeline of some of the palace's most significant events.

 

 

 

More stories and characters...

Visit 'Discover the palaces' to find articles on:

  • Ghost stories
  • Monarchs at the palaces
  • Life in the palaces

What's on

Banqueting House

Banqueting House

See this revolutionary building. Open Mon - Sat, 10:00 - 17:00 however please call before visiting as we sometimes close at short notice.

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