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 |
1 October | Orangery | From 3.30pm | |
5 October | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |
15 October | Orangery and South Parlours | All day | Private event |
16 October | Full House closure | From 3.30pm | |
19 October | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours will close at 11am for the rest of the day Tulip Stairs and Great Hall balcony will close at 12.30pm for the rest of the day The whole of the Queen's House will close at 4pm | Private event |
20 November | Orangery and South Parlours | All day | Private event |
28 June 2025 | Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Stairs | Between 12pm and 5pm | Wedding |