Where Can I Watch Horse Guards?

The parade ground is conveniently located between Horse Guards Road, St. James’s Park, the Old Admiralty, and 10 Downing Street (the official residence of the British prime minister). It is also the location where the Queen’s Life Guard ride through the streets to Change the Guard on the Horse Guards Parade.

Can the public walk through Horse Guards Parade?

Although only members of the Royal Family or cavalrymen on duty are allowed to drive or ride through the archway, visitors and tourists are free to walk through from Whitehall to Horse Guards Parade and St James’s Park.

Where is best to see the changing of the guards?

Buckingham Palace railings is the spot most most first time visitors try to grab when they visit the Changing of the Guard. Providing you get here early enough, you will have a great view of the part of the Changing Ceremony that takes place in the forecourt.

Is Horse Guards Parade every day?

The 4 ‘O’ Clock Parade
The Four ‘O’ Clock Parade, also known as the Dismount Parade or Punishment Parade, takes place daily in the courtyard of Horse Guards.

What building overlooks Horse Guards Parade?

Horse Guards Parade is the ceremonial parade ground in St James’s Park and is the scene of Trooping the Colour on the Queen’s official birthday in June. Horse Guards is the building with a clock tower over an archway, and remains the official entrance to St James’s and Buckingham Palace.

When can you see the Household Cavalry?

Every weekday, whatever the season or weather, members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment ride down from Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge to take over guard duties at 11:00am for the next twenty–four hours.

How do you get to Horse Guards Parade?

You can easily reach Horse Guards Parade by train. The nearest station to Horse Guards Parade is London Charing Cross, which is served by Southeastern services throughout the day. Turn left onto Strand, then at the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Whitehall until you see Horse Guards Parade on your right.

Can you see Changing of the Guard for free?

Watching the Changing of the Guard is free of charge and no tickets are required.

What days are changing of the guards?

Changing the Guard Provisional Dates
The days the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace normally takes place are: August to May – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. June and July – Daily.

Is the changing of the guards every day?

Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace does not take place every day. The current schedules are: August – May: The Queen’s Guard change on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. June – July: The Queen’s Guard change daily.

What time does Horse Guards Parade finish?

Trooping The Colour Timings
Trooping The Colour commences on Horse Guards Parade at 10:00 and ends at 12:25. Timings for the Reviews are the same as those for the King’s Birthday Parade, with the exception of the presence of Her Majesty the King, the Gun Salute and Fly Past.

Where are The Queen’s Guards horses kept?

The Household Cavalry own some of the finest horses in all of England, stabled up at the Hyde Park Barracks in central London.

Where can I watch changing of Horse Guards?

HOURLY CHANGE
The gates at Horseguards Parade are open, from 7:00 – 20:00 daily, and Mounted Sentries stay on position, guarding the entrance to Buckingham Palace, at the front courtyard from 11:00 (10:00 on Sundays) until 16:00.

Is Horse Guards Parade covered in sand?

Most of the parade ground was covered in sand but there was a cleared pathway from the roadway at the rear of the parade ground through to the archways in the Horse Guard’s building. Photo opportunities abound across the parade ground.

Can you visit the Household Cavalry stables?

Visitors can gain a unique behind-the-scenes look at troopers working with horses in the original 18^th Century working stables and hear firsthand accounts of their rigorous and demanding training.

How far is Horse Guards Parade from Victoria Station?

The distance between London Victoria and Horse Guards Parade is 4759 feet.

Are there any active cavalry units?

The 1st Cavalry Division is the only active division in the United States Army with a cavalry designation. The division maintains a detachment of horse-mounted cavalry for ceremonial purposes.

How much do you get paid in the Household Cavalry?

– Earn a starting salary of around £15,600 during Basic Training which will rise to £20,000 after completing 26 weeks’ training or after completing your Initial Trade Training, if less than 26 weeks. – Take part in Adventurous Training and be able to play your favourite sports.

Can you visit the cavalry?

10am – 6pm, April to October / 10am – 5pm, November to March / Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

How much does it cost to watch the Changing of the Guard?

Viewing the Changing of the Guard is free. In fact, it’s #1 on our top 10 list of free things to do in London. For even more ways to save, read our guide to London on a Budget. Since you will be in the area, be sure to read our posts on tours of Buckingham Palace and things to do nearby to best plan your time here.

How long do the Horse Guards stand for?

Guardsmen will have two hours on sentry duty and four hours off. However, do not be surprised if on some occasions you do not see the traditional guardsmen, in their scarlet tunics, particularly in August when other regiments often guard ‘The King’.