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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.

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.

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Gift 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.

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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.

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How 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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