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
1 OctoberOrangeryFrom 3.30pm 
5 OctoberClosure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip StairsBetween 12pm and 5pmWedding
15 OctoberOrangery and South ParloursAll dayPrivate event
16 OctoberFull House closureFrom 3.30pm 
19 OctoberClosure 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 NovemberOrangery and South ParloursAll dayPrivate event
28 June 2025Closure of Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip StairsBetween 12pm and 5pmWedding