Household Cavalry Museum
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Price per person
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Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
Description
The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place.
Through a large glazed partition visitors can see the horses in the working stables stalls and at certain times troopers tending to them.
Several AV and touch screen presentations give vivid insights into all aspects of the Household Cavalry.
Visitors can even try on parts of the uniform.
Interactive handheld guide available in English
The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place.
Through a large glazed partition visitors can see the horses in the working stables stalls and at certain times troopers tending to them. Several AV and touch screen presentations give vivid insights into all aspects of the Household Cavalry. Visitors can even try on parts of the uniform.
Historic setting
The Household Cavalry Museum sits within Horse Guards in Whitehall, central London, one of the citys most historic buildings. Dating from 1750, it is still the headquarters of the Household Division, in which the Household Cavalry has performed the Kings Life Guard in a daily ceremony that has remained broadly unchanged for over 350 years.
The Household Cavalry
The Household Cavalry was formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II and now consists of the two senior regiments of the British Army - The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.
Daily Ceremony
The Changing of the Kings Life Guard takes place daily on Horse Guards Parade at 11am.
The daily inspection takes place at 4pm.
Through a large glazed partition visitors can see the horses in the working stables stalls and at certain times troopers tending to them.
Several AV and touch screen presentations give vivid insights into all aspects of the Household Cavalry.
Visitors can even try on parts of the uniform.
Interactive handheld guide available in English
The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place.
Through a large glazed partition visitors can see the horses in the working stables stalls and at certain times troopers tending to them. Several AV and touch screen presentations give vivid insights into all aspects of the Household Cavalry. Visitors can even try on parts of the uniform.
Historic setting
The Household Cavalry Museum sits within Horse Guards in Whitehall, central London, one of the citys most historic buildings. Dating from 1750, it is still the headquarters of the Household Division, in which the Household Cavalry has performed the Kings Life Guard in a daily ceremony that has remained broadly unchanged for over 350 years.
The Household Cavalry
The Household Cavalry was formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II and now consists of the two senior regiments of the British Army - The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.
Daily Ceremony
The Changing of the Kings Life Guard takes place daily on Horse Guards Parade at 11am.
The daily inspection takes place at 4pm.
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
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Value for money
4.5
Organization
4.5
Food
4.5
Lauren T.
Portland, USAs a couple
4.0/5
Does what it promises
Very good overall. The guide was fine, if not memorable. We went back to XVIII on our own the next day. It helped us decide where to go back to later in the week. Only gripe: the group was a bit larger than we expected. A good experience on balance.
Value for money3.0Organization4.0Food4.0
Leandro G.
Parana, ARWith family
4.0/5
Recomendable
Nos quedamos con una buena impresión. El guía cumplió, sin ser memorable. Pagamos bastante menos que otras opciones y la experiencia fue igual de buena. Museu da Cavalaria Real fue una sorpresa, no estaba en nuestros planes. Algunas paradas necesitan más sombra para esperar.
Value for money3.0Organization4.0Food3.0
Ignacio H.
Rosario, ARWith family
5.0/5
Increíble día
Muy recomendable, sin vueltas. La caminata hasta Italian and Spanish valió cada paso. El guía manejaba los dos idiomas del grupo sin problema. Se puede hacer sin experiencia previa, te explican todo antes. Si lo comparás con hacerlo por tu cuenta, conviene.
Value for money4.0Organization5.0Food5.0
8 people found this helpful
Ezequiel C.
Corrientes, ARSolo traveler
5.0/5
Lo mejor del viaje
Se pasó volando y nos quedamos con ganas de más. Buena logística, se ve que lo hacen todos los días. La explicación en XVIII nos dejó pensando. Si están por Londres, no se lo pierdan.
Value for money5.0Organization4.0Food5.0
5 people found this helpful
Regina S.
Queretaro, MXWith family
5.0/5
Excelente experiencia de principio a fin. Nos tocó un guía excelente, con mucha data y buen humor. Que venga con entrada al Museo de la Casa Real de Caballería lo hace más completo.
Value for money4.0Organization4.0Food5.0
5 people found this helpful
Daniela G.
Cancun, MXWith friends
4.0/5
Cumple lo que promete
Recomendable, sabiendo qué esperar. Que venga con entrada al Museo de la Casa Real de Caballería hace toda la diferencia. Correcto el guía, aunque el micrófono le fallaba cada tanto. Recomiendo hacerlo temprano, hay menos gente y mejor luz. Se hizo un poco largo en la parte del medio. Con esos detalles arreglados sería un 10.
Value for money3.0Organization3.0Food4.0
Highlights
- The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place..
- One of London's most historic buildings..
- Original 18th century stables Interactive handheld guide available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish..
- Interactive handheld guide available in English.
Important
Schedule: Days of Operations:
April to October: 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
November to March: 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday to Sunday
Last admission 60min before closing.
Venue Information: The Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
Nearest Underground: Charing Cross, Westminster or Embankment
Planned Closures: June:
Wednesday 5th - 12:00 â 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Saturday 8th - 13:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Saturday 15th - 14:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
July:
Tuesday 9th - 13:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Wednesday 10th- 12:00 â 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Thursday 11th - 13:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Friday 12th - 14:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Monday 15th - CLOSED
Ceremonial Dates (TBC)
Christmas Eve â Boxing Day
Please note: Disabled Access: We are committed to ensuring the Household Cavalry Museum is accessible to all visitors. If you have any queries or need any assistance, please ask.
No animals, except guide dogs are allowed in the Museum.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
April to October: 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
November to March: 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday to Sunday
Last admission 60min before closing.
Venue Information: The Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
Nearest Underground: Charing Cross, Westminster or Embankment
Planned Closures: June:
Wednesday 5th - 12:00 â 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Saturday 8th - 13:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Saturday 15th - 14:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
July:
Tuesday 9th - 13:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Wednesday 10th- 12:00 â 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Thursday 11th - 13:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Friday 12th - 14:00 â 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Monday 15th - CLOSED
Ceremonial Dates (TBC)
Christmas Eve â Boxing Day
Please note: Disabled Access: We are committed to ensuring the Household Cavalry Museum is accessible to all visitors. If you have any queries or need any assistance, please ask.
No animals, except guide dogs are allowed in the Museum.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
