Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

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Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

The Changing of the Guard or Guard Mounting is an exchange of guard duties at Buckingham Palace. Watch the ceremony as each set of guards dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats takes over from their brothers in arms. You can also catch ceremonial guard changes at Windsor Castle and at the Tower of London.

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addressBuckingham Palace, London
moreInfoTimes and dates change all the time and on short notice, so be sure to consult the schedule before your visit
openingHoursUsually starts at 10:45am & lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual handover taking place at 11am
publicTransportGreen Park tube station
ticketsFree to enter
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