Essential Information
| Type | Experiences |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | Select Sundays until October 2025 | Talk at 3.30pm |
| Prices | Adult: £16 (plus £3 booking fee per booking); Adult Members: £13 |
| Discount for Members. Not a member? Join now |
Venture into the Queen's House and join one of our fantastic gallery favourite talks, delivered by our friendly and knowledgeable team.
The topic of the talk will be revealed on the spot.
After listening to the talk, head on to our balcony for a glass of prosecco or a fizzy soft drink, and take in the views of Greenwich Park.
Talks are subject to staff availability and operations capacity.
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Information
- Timings: Select Sundays until October 2025 at 3.30pm. Activity planned for Sunday 17 and 24 August. More dates to be announced.
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes.
- Tour size: 12 people.
- Suitability: Suitable for those aged 18+.
- Drinks options: A small bottle of prosecco (20cl) or a soft drink: San Pellegrino Limonata (33cl).
- Prices: £16 for adults (plus £3 booking fee per booking); £13 for adult members.
- How to book: Tickets can be bought online only. Online sales open one week prior to the date of the experience and close at 9am on the day of the experience.
- Meeting point: Undercroft, located through the door between the curved exterior staircases.
- Accessibility: The Queen's House has three levels. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps.
- Dress code: We recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather forecast to enjoy your drink on the balcony.
- T&Cs: Please note that in case of poor weather and/or unsafe conditions, drinks will be served in the Orangery, an indoor room that has a similar view towards Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory. You will still be taken to the balcony by the team as part of the experience, where you will have the opportunity to take photos of the view. The decision regarding where the drinks will be served will be made by the Queen’s House management team on the day of the event. We regret that we cannot offer refunds if drinks are not served on the balcony. Please check your ticket for further Terms & Conditions.
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Loggia - the balcony
The Queen's House was designed by architect Inigo Jones in 1616 and completed around 1638.
It has a unique significance as the first building in England constructed in the Italian Renaissance style generally called ‘Palladian’.
The elegant first-floor loggia is the main external feature of the Queen’s House. Originally an Italian word, loggia means a 'roofed open gallery' or a 'room without a wall'.
The Queen’s House loggia was a place to see and be seen, where members of court could watch a hunt or take in the view.
During the London 2012 Olympic Games, VIP guests, including members of the Royal Family, went on to the loggia to watch the equestrian events, which took place on the south grounds of the Queen’s House.
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Gallery favourite talks include
- The dark art of forgeries: Discover some remarkable stories of fake art in history, as well as the artists who tricked the world into believing their deceptions, whether for money or for a laugh.
- The ceilings of the Queen’s House: Learn about the artists who created artworks for the ceilings of the Queen’s House. The former royal residence was at the cutting edge of art and architecture when it was completed for Queen Henrietta Maria in the 1630s.
- The Escape of Charles II: Uncover the dramatic events which led to Charles II's escape from the country after the Battle of Worcester in 1651 and the restoration of the monarchy in 1660.
- Five queens and the Queen's House: Learn about five queens and their direct and indirect connections with the Queen's House and test your knowledge in our interactive quiz.
- The incredible stories of the Victoria Cross: Dig deeper into some of the most incredible tales of bravery and courage from a diverse mix of Victoria Cross winners, who put their lives on the line in the most dangerous moments of war and earned the highest and most prestigious military honour.
- Inigo Jones, the ingenious architect behind the Queen’s House: Discover more about the world of Inigo Jones, the pioneer and ingenious architect behind the Queen’s House, whose artistic brilliance reshaped England’s architecture – and set the stage for modern design.
- Jack Cornwell VC, the boy hero of Jutland: Discover more about Jack Cornwell VC, the boy hero of the Battle of Jutland and the third youngest person to win a Victoria Cross, which made him a national hero during the First World War.
- Kehinde Wiley and Ship of Fools: Dig deeper into Ship of Fools, a painting by the world-renowned visual artist Kehinde Wiley.
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- The Fall of James II, the Last Catholic King of England: Dig deeper into the fall of James II, the last Catholic King of England, Scotland and Ireland, and the last king to be overthrown in British history in what has been remembered as the Glorious Revolution.
- Olaudah Equiano: Discover important facts about the life of Equiano, a key figure in the fight to end the slave trade within the British Empire.
- Royal Courtship: Swoon over stories of three royal relationships played out in Greenwich’s romantic scenery.
- Royalists and Roundheads: Discover facts related to English Civil Wars of the mid-1600s and explore the history of the conflicts through some artworks.
- The Siege of Malta: Dig deeper into the paintings illustrating the dramatic moments of the Siege of Malta, when the Knights of St. John stopped the unstoppable might of the Ottoman Empire.
- The Van de Veldes: Dig deeper into the Van de Veldes who established a studio at the Queen’s House over 350 years ago and find out how these Dutch artists changed the course of British maritime art.
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