Friday, October 12, 2012

At the end of a visit, access is given to part of Buckingham Palace's gardens which are, again, not




For most of the year visitors to London are unable to see inside Buckingham Palace. keith urban concert tour dates During the summer, however, some areas inside the building, including the State Rooms, are open to the public. How long does the summer opening last, what is there to see and how much do tours cost?
In 2010 the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open from the 27th of July until the 1st of October. Visitors can look round from 09:45 until 18:00, although last admission is given as 15:45. Typically, keith urban concert tour dates most people find that 2-2½ hours will given them ample time to see everything.
The main draw for those that visit the Palace is often the fact that this is a rare opportunity to get inside the building and to look around keith urban concert tour dates the Queen's State Rooms. These nineteen rooms are used by the Royal Family when they receive and entertain guests keith urban concert tour dates for state, official and ceremonial reasons.
During 2010, a special exhibition, The Queen's Year, is also available. This showcases the work of the Queen and the national and ceremonial events with which she is involved. It also includes displays of robes, dresses, jewellery, uniforms and gifts.
At the end of a visit, access is given to part of Buckingham Palace's gardens which are, again, not usually open to the public. Those that are interested can also visit the Royal Mews and the Queen's Gallery. These areas are open more widely during the year but many like to make a visit to all three sites on the same day.
Buckingham Palace also offers limited places on an evening guided tour on certain dates during the summer opening. This tour costs £65 per person and includes a glass of champagne, keith urban concert tour dates an official guidebook and a 20% discount in the Royal Collection shop.
Tickets can be purchased from ticket keith urban concert tour dates agencies or from/at Buckingham Palace direct. Those that buy a ticket from the Palace can ask for it to be stamped as a 1-Year Complimentary Pass. This gives free re-admission for a year, subject to opening/event restrictions.
For many, this is an ideal opportunity to see inside one of London's keith urban concert tour dates greatest palaces. keith urban concert tour dates Keep in mind that visitors are, however, unlikely to bump into the Queen or any members of the Royal Family keith urban concert tour dates during a tour. Summer opening is set at the time of their annual holiday at Balmoral in Scotland.

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