Banqueting House tickets
Step into centuries of history and intrigue. Book a ticket in advance online or purchase tickets on the day at the ticket office.
Please arrive within your selected ticket time, as entry cannot be guaranteed for early or late arrivals. During busy times such as holidays, we advise booking online in advance.
Banqueting House Open Days
Ticket prices for Open Days
Banqueting House summer opening
Ticket prices 01 August to 20 September 2026
Banqueting House Open Days
A ticket includes entry an Open Day at Banqueting House.
HRP members: Pre-booking is not required for general admission to the Banqueting House; simply show your membership card (ID may be required).
| Ticket type | No donation | Donation |
|---|---|---|
|
Members |
Free |
Free |
|
Adult AdultAge 18-64 |
£7.50 |
£8.30 |
|
Child age 5-15 Child age 5-15Children aged 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult. |
£3.80 |
£4.20 |
|
Child age 0-4 Child age 0-4Children under 5 go free. No ticket required. |
£0 |
£0 |
|
Young Person 16-17 Years Young Person 16-17 YearsID may be required. |
£6.00 |
£6.60 |
|
Senior SeniorAge 65+ |
£6.00 |
£6.60 |
|
Full time student 18+ Full time student 18+Students need to show a valid student identification card. |
£6.00 |
£6.60 |
|
Disabled Concession |
£6.00 |
£6.60 |
|
Disabled Carer / Companion Disabled Carer / Companion |
£0 |
£0 |
|
Military discount Military discountHolders of a valid MOD90 card, the Defence Discount card, or the MOD Certificate of Eligibility are entitled to a concession rate. |
£6.00 |
£6.60 |
|
£1 tickets £1 ticketsFor those in receipt of Universal Credit and other named benefits |
£1.00 |
£1.10 |
Groups |
£6.90 |
N/A |
Your donation
Historic Royal Palaces is the self-funding charity that cares for Banqueting House. We ask for an optional 10% donation towards our charitable work when you buy your ticket. You can make your donation go further by ticking the Gift Aid box when completing your purchase. Historic Royal Palaces will be able to claim an extra 25% of the value of your ticket at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting us.
Banqueting House summer opening
A ticket includes entry to Banqueting House.
HRP members: Pre-booking is not required for general admission to the Banqueting House; simply show your membership card (ID may be required).
| Ticket type | No donation | Donation |
|---|---|---|
|
Members |
Free |
Free |
|
Adult AdultAge 18-64 |
£10.00 |
£11.00 |
|
Child age 5-15 Child age 5-15Children aged 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult. |
£5.00 |
£5.50 |
|
Child age 0-4 Child age 0-4Children under 5 go free. No ticket required. |
£0 |
£0 |
|
Young Person 16-17 Years Young Person 16-17 YearsID may be required. |
£8.00 |
£8.80 |
|
Senior SeniorAge 65+ |
£8.00 |
£8.80 |
|
Full time student 18+ Full time student 18+Students need to show a valid student identification card. |
£8.00 |
£8.80 |
|
Disabled Concession |
£8.00 |
£8.80 |
|
Disabled Carer / Companion Disabled Carer / Companion |
£0 |
£0 |
|
Military discount Military discountHolders of a valid MOD90 card, the Defence Discount card, or the MOD Certificate of Eligibility are entitled to a concession rate. |
£8.00 |
£8.80 |
|
£1 tickets £1 ticketsFor those in receipt of Universal Credit and other named benefits |
£1.00 |
£1.10 |
Groups |
£9.20 / person |
N/A |
Your donation
Historic Royal Palaces is the self-funding charity that cares for Banqueting House. We ask for an optional 10% donation towards our charitable work when you buy your ticket. You can make your donation go further by ticking the Gift Aid box when completing your purchase. Historic Royal Palaces will be able to claim an extra 25% of the value of your ticket at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting us.
Pre-booking is not required for general admission to Banqueting House; simply show your membership card (ID may be required).
Advanced booking is required for Members-only Open days.
Group tickets for Banqueting House
Group tickets for Banqueting House are available online.
Buy group ticketsGift Aid
If you are a UK tax payer and choose to give a donation when buying your ticket, please tick the box to Gift Aid your donation when completing your online purchase. This means we can claim back an additional 25% of the value of your ticket at no extra cost to you.
How to get tickets you've bought online
Receive tickets by email or print at home
- Download your PDF ticket to your mobile for scanning at the entrance or
- Click the link in the email that we’ll send you and print out all your tickets
If you are not able to download your e-tickets using the link in your confirmation email, please show your reference number to the ticket desk when you arrive and staff on site will be able to print your tickets for you.
Visit terms of useHow to get a carer and companion ticket
Complimentary adult carer/companion tickets can be obtained on the day of your visit upon presentation of proof of supporting documents (such as a Blue Badge, Freedom Pass, DLA letter or PIP letter) at the Ticket Office.
Book one adult carer or companion ticket online
One adult carer/companion ticket can be booked online when you buy your ticket. Only one carer/companion ticket can be added per booking, but each disabled visitor can bring one person with them free of charge as a carer/companion.
Booking more than one carer or companion ticket
If your party requires more than one carer/companion ticket, please book your paid tickets online and email info@hrp.org.uk with your booking reference number and supporting documents. We will be happy to reserve the additional carer tickets for your party at no extra cost.
Entry and access at Banqueting House
Please do not rebook tickets as we have a strict no refunds policy.
We can make changes to unused admission tickets bought directly via our website (excluding events and special offer tickets, £1 ticket offer) for an amendment fee.
Amendments to times and dates can be made by contacting the Contact Centre on 0333 320 6000 before or after your original visit date. You can book any date we’re open, subject to availability. To do this, follow these steps:
- Check availability of tickets across the sites here
- Pick your date and time
- Call our team on 0333 320 6000 to make a change at least 3 working days before your new visit date. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 14:00.
Ticket changes are subject to terms of use and availability, and must be made at least 3 working days before your new visit date. In the meantime, DO NOT make a new booking as it will not be refundable.
My e-tickets are missing
We recommend searching your email inbox for hrp.org.uk. If you can't find your e-tickets, show your confirmation email/booking reference at the Ticket Office.
I can't download my e-tickets
Please show your confirmation email or booking reference at the Ticket Office.
I don't have a booking confirmation email
You can search your email for hrp.org.uk or you can quote your booking number or email address at the Ticket Office.
Do I need to arrive at the beginning of my time slot?
During weekends or scheduled events, you can arrive any time within your selected half-hour time slot. We cannot guarantee entry outside of your time slot.
At all other times, you are welcome to arrive any time before the last admission time.
My ticket has no time slot
If you were not prompted to choose a time whilst booking your ticket, it is an off-peak ticket and you can enter any time from opening to last admission.
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