Name: Members-Only Days at Banqueting House
Start: 2026-02-26T10:00
End: 2026-02-26T16:00
Location: Banqueting House

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When

26 February, 21 March, 10 April, 02 May

10:00 - 16:00 (last entry at 15:00)

Ticketing information

Booking soon.

Members go free. Separate ticket and advance booking required.

Admission for named Historic Royal Palaces members only. All attendees must hold a valid membership at the time of the event.

The Main Hall and Undercroft will be open.

Separate ticket (advance booking required)

General admission exclusively for Historic Royal Palaces members.
Reopening of Banqueting House to the public after substantial works.
Admire the epic Rubens' ceiling and discover the site of Charles I’s execution.

Following a period of extended closure for vital conservation work, we’re pleased to reopen our doors on select days before we open with a new visitor experience in summer 2026.

Marvel at the Rubens' ceiling from below and discover this revolutionary building on this exclusive members-only day. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions and share fascinating facts about the Banqueting House's colourful and turbulent history.

What happened to Henry VIII’s great Whitehall Palace? What did the early Stuart kings do here, at the last remaining part of the palace - the Banqueting House? While it was intended for play and masques, this building is more famous as the place of execution of King Charles I.

Banqueting House is accessible. Please see our accessibility page for further information. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact members@hrp.org.uk.