The Banqueting House, Whitehall
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Overview
Designed by Inigo Jones, this is the only surviving building of the vast Whitehall Palace, destroyed by fire 300 years ago. The Palace has seen many significant royal events, including the execution of Charles I in 1649. The Banqueting House's Rubens ceiling paintings are stunning examples of the larger works of the Flemish Master, and its classical Palladian style set the fashion for much of London's later architecture.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-5. Closed BHs, 26 Dec-1 Jan. Subject to closure at short notice for events, please check
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
London, the UK’s capital, is a metropolis of famous landmarks, unrivalled shopping, world-renowned arts venues, galleries and museums, dining and award-winning theatre. London is steeped in royal history, and visitors can watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, learn about the final days of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London, or take a leisurely stroll around the capital’s Royal Parks.
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