British Royal Horse Guards

Horse Guards Parade

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Horse Guards Parade is a large parade ground off Whitehall in central London. It is the site of the annual ceremonies of Trooping the Colour, which …

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Apr 3, 2025
Very impressive. Recommend checking beforehand when the parade is. Felt a bit sorry for all the horses and their riders standing still and wearing traditional costumes under the sun. The parade was v…Full review by linbucheli
Feb 15, 2025
PROS * Classic guard station which us an accessible and famous display of British Royal pageantry * Mounted horse guards on Whitehall Street * Great photo opportunity CONS * Whitehall Street, …Full review by Ivisitedtheplace
Sep 7, 2024
as of July 1, 2024, the Rules for Horse Guards has seen some changes in that touching the Horses (or the troopers) is NO LONGER ALLOWED - and crowding the horse while taking a picture may result in b…Full review by Marci B
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If you spend some time at Horse Guards, you're bound to encounter a member of the Household Cavalry either standing guard or riding past o…
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Located in the heart of Horse Guards, the Household Cavalry Museum offers a behind-the-scenes look at the uniquely British blend …
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Formerly the headquarters of the British Army, the historic Horse Guards Parade is now a popular site for ceremonies and parades. Bei…
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Hi , Do we need to book tickets to see the changing of the Horse Guard Parade? We do not need to go into the museum. Ray
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No ticket required
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Does the changing of the horses guard happen every day including Sunday at 11:00 am?
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Yes it does.
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How long does the horse guards beat. The retreat last
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was about an hour and a half. They do it every 2 years.
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We have standing tickets for the Queens birthday parade on the 9th June 2018. Does anyone know what time the gates …
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We have standing tickets for the Queens birthday parade on the 9th June 2018. Does anyone know what time the gates open for entrance to Horse Guards. What is the earliest we can enter. All the best Paul
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I am sure you can find an answer on the website of the royal house ... or of the site itself .... in which all events and times are listed ...
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Answer by Eyal A · May 21, 2018
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I want to take family to the beating retreat ceremony in June. Ticket prices vary and I wondered if all seats have good views.
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Yes they are and what a truly fantastic spectacle it was ! I bought my tickets in advance albeit there are normally tickets available on the day. I believe tickets for next years …
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Yes they are and what a truly fantastic spectacle it was ! I bought my tickets in advance albeit there are normally tickets available on the day. I believe tickets for next years Beating Retreat (2018) are due to go on sale in November 2017
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