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 closedHoursReason
28 February 2026Orangery and ParloursAll dayPrivate event
14 March 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftAll dayPrivate event
17 March 2026Orangery4-5pmPrivate event
25 March 2026Orangery and ParloursAll dayPrivate event
26 March 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 2pmPrivate event
15 April 2026Orangery and ParloursAll dayPrivate event
9 May 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11.30amPrivate event
16 May 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 12pmPrivate event
20 May 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase, Great Hall BalconyEarly closure at 4pmPrivate event
30 May 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11amPrivate event
16 June 2026Great Hall, Orangery and Parlours, Tulip Staircase and Undercroft toiletsClosed all dayPrivate event
19 June 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11.30amPrivate event
27 June 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11amPrivate event
29 August 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed all dayPrivate event
26 September 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 10amPrivate event
17 October 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11.30amPrivate event
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