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.

DateWhat's closedTimeReason
17 October 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the Undercroft (including toilets)Closed from 11.30amPrivate event
22 October 2026Great Hall and OrangeryClosed from 4pmPrivate event
23 October 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the Undercroft (including toilets) Closed from 4pmPrivate event
4 November 2026Great Hall, Orangery, South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the Undercroft (including toilets)Closed from 4pmPrivate event
9 November 2026 to 3 January 2027Orangery and South ParloursAll daySanta's Grotto
18 January to 12 February 2027Whole HouseAll day Annual rehang
8 May 2027The Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the Undercroft (including toilets)All dayPrivate event
23 July 2027Whole HouseClosure from 11amPrivate event
25 September 2027The Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the Undercroft (including toilets) Closure from 11amPrivate event
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