Committed to access for all
We welcome all visitors to Banqueting House and aim to make everyone's day out successful and enjoyable.
Free carer tickets
An accompanying carer is admitted free of charge. Whilst concession tickets can be purchased online, complimentary adult carer tickets can only be obtained on the day of your visit.
Guide dogs
Trained assistance dogs are welcome inside Banqueting House. This includes medical alert dogs. We are happy to provide water on request.
Visitors with limited mobility
Main Hall
There is lift access to the Main Hall.
Balcony
There is also no lift access to the balcony.
Email: [email protected]
The Undercroft
A ramp down to the Undercroft is available for wheelchair users.
Accessible toilet
An accessible toilet with baby changing facilities is available in the Undercroft on the Ground Floor. Please ask a member of staff to direct you for step free access into the Undercroft. Please be aware the toilet is accessed down a short ramp with a handrail.
Deaf or hard of hearing visitors
A transcript of our audio guide is currently unavailable. Please contact [email protected] for access to the transcript of the guided tours.
British Sign Language interpreters will be available for certain guided tours.
Blind or partially sighted visitors
Braille guides of Banqueting House are currently unavailable.
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Summer opening 2026
Step inside this summer and immerse yourself in the dramatic history of Banqueting House.
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Dates:
01 August - 20 September 2026
Open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Times: 10:00-16:00. Last admission 15:00.
- Location: Banqueting House
- Events
Classical DJ
Presenter Georgia Mann (BBC Radio 3) and sound engineer Rob Winter bring their project Classical DJ to the Banqueting House, creating a rich soundtrack inspired by the drama of the Stuart court and the palace’s extraordinary past.
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Dates:
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August
- Times: DJ sets 11:30 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 15:00. Entry from one hour before
- Location: Banqueting House
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Events
- Access
Relaxed Events, Young People and Adults
Aimed at neurodivergent and learning disabled young people and adults, experience two hours free from crowds, including entry to the Banqueting House with access to relaxed and SEN programming.
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Dates:
Sunday 11 July
- Times: 10:00 - 12:00
- Location: Banqueting House
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Browse more history and stories
The execution of Charles I
Killing of a 'treasonous' King
James I and Anne of Denmark
Generous, scholarly James and his cultured wife
The story of Banqueting House
Four hundred years of history and the site of a royal execution
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Charles I Dated Decoration
This exclusive decoration has been created to commemorate the reign of Charles I who ascended the throne 400 years ago.
£50.00
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