London: Royal Mews
 

any rants or raves about this place? Info below still correct?

ROYAL MEWS. Buckingham Palace Road. Westminster, SW1. Tube: Victoria. Mon-Thur 1200 to 1600. Adult £4.60.

One of the finest working stables in existence Moved to Buckingham Palace in 1760s and rebuilt by John Nash in the 1820?s. Open throughout the year for visitors to see the work of the Royal Household department as well as the State Carriages and cars used at State occasions.

I wouldn't say the Royal Mews is a must for a first time London visitor, but it is very enjoyable. The carriages are amazing -- lamps on the side of one with custom-designed Waterford crystal is one of the details that sticks in my mind!
There are also usually a few horses in the stable, and the guides are more than willing to answer questions at length.
Enjoy!
Annette

Thanks for the feedback. This is a return visit to London (4th) and I'm looking to include a few interesting, but less known places.

Degas, My mother & I went to the Mews in Sept and really enjoyed it. It's worth just it for that gold state coach! Of course, there are other coaches as well, cars and horses. Entry was 5.00 GBP. Just in case you will have it, it's covered by the Great Britain Heritage Pass. Have fun!

I think it's worth a visit. I really enjoyed seeing the coach that Princess Di and Charles (and other royals) used in the wedding procession. I wouldn't advice buying the guidebook. I never read it.

Degas,

Price is now £5.50 and the Mews is only open from March 26- October 31. When open, the hours are daily 11-4 (10-5 in August-Sept).

To get updated info on the Mews:

http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page573.asp


Dave White
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It is open until 4, but the last entry is 3:15PM.

Keith

Thanks for the info updates. Open hours seem very restricted and that price seems to keep going up!