Occasionally some room closures may affect your visit to the Queen's House.
The vast majority of artworks on display, including the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I, will still typically be accessible to all visitors.
However, some areas of the House, such as the Great Hall and Tulip Stairs, may be unavailable. Access to toilets may be limited at times.
Please find below a table of confirmed House closures.
Date |
What's closed |
Hours |
Reason |
4 May | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
5 May | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
16 May | Closure of the Orangery | All day | Private event |
21 May | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Corporate event |
24 May | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
25 May | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
1 June | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 4.30pm and 5pm | Wedding |
4 June | Closure of King's Bedchamber and King's Closet | All day | Conservation |
8 June | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
25-26 June | Closure of Great Hall | All day | Floor waxing |
6 July | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 4.30pm and 5pm | Wedding |
27 July | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
3 August | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
10 August | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
17 August | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
24 August | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
7 September | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 11am and 5pm | Wedding |
21 September | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
28 September | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
5 October | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
19 October | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Private event |