The Royal Mews houses the spectacular State vehicles that are used for coronations, State Visits, royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and official engagements. You’ll see ornate horse-drawn carriages and sleek motor cars during the visit, a particular highlight being the historic Gold State Coach. This coach has been used at every coronation from George IV on wards, and was the vehicle of choice for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002!
Stables Home to Working Royal Horses
The Cleveland Bays are the only British breed of carriage horse, and these working horses play an important role in the King’s official and ceremonial duties. The horses are based at Royal Mews, along with the Windsor Grey breed that also pulls the royal carriages. Please be aware that during your visit the horses may be on duty, undergoing training or having a well-deserved rest away from London, so they might not be on view.
Diamond Jubilee State Coach
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach was unveiled during the State Opening of Parliament in 2014. Built to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, it is only the second coach to be built for the Royal Household in over a century and has successfully combined traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. The State Coach measures five-and-a-half metres long, over three metres high and weighs over three tonnes.Contained within the coach is a ‘Thousand Years of British History’ with artefacts from The Mary Rose and the gun metal used for Victoria Crosses. On the roof of The Diamond Jubilee State Coach is a carved Imperial Crown created from specially selected oak from Admiral Lord Nelson’s ship HMS Victory. Another unique quality is that the crown was hollowed allowing for the installation of a small camera to film the crowds lining the route. Other modern conveniences such as electric windows, interior lighting and heating can all be controlled via an interior hand panel concealed in the teak armrests.
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach is now on permanent display at the Royal Mews.
5 March to 6 July 2026: Thursday to Monday, 10:00 to 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
9 July to 31 August 2026: Daily, 10:00 to 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
3 September to 24 October 2026:Thursday to Monday, 10:00 to 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
25 October to 1 November 2026:Thursday to Monday, 10:00 to 16:00 (last admission 15:00)
2026 Closures:
1 Jan to 4 Mar
30 May
06 Jun
13 Jun
7 &8 Jul
1 & 2 Sep
2 Nov to 31 Dec
You MUST present the voucher and exchange it at the ticket office for an entry ticket.
Please arrive at least 15min before your scheduled entry time.
Under 5’s go free.
“We also run the tour business. When we have customer request you always help and recommends. And flixible.
Your Driver ( Mr .Ian ) Have been very helpful can you passed a massage we thinking of him.
In the down side: sometime you take time to reply the question. But in other hand I understand that you’re busy and we asked something that you not do on the tour.”
“Before the trip to England I’m very concerned because our first trip and many people ( 6 of us). After talk to Nok , she very good advice and very helpful make us feel more relaxed and confidence even we didn’t decide yet to use her service . When we arrived to England all the service was perfect. The driver pick us up on time and helping with the luggage and advice a lot for the trip. You and your Company is full with service mind. You make customer feel like the family instead of business. I wish you company get more successful and we will use your service again for sure.
In the down side I don’t have it because it better more than we expected.”
“Dear Nok and Team
We are very happy with your Tour guide very knowledgeable and give us a new experience. We wish we will use your Company again give us a regard to Johnny and the Tour Leader A that look after us so good. If you go back to Thailand please visit us you always welcome.”
A selection of our very best Feature Packages offers, handpicked by our travel experts
