Banqueting House is one of the two remaining parts of the
once glorious Palace of Whitehall. Designed by Indigo Jones
in classical style,
It
is well worth a visit, especially to see the fabulous Rubens
ceiling, commissioned by the extravagant Charles I. Chales
was later beheaded on the balcony of the Banqueting house
at the end of the English Civil War.
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2ER
Tel.
020
Tube:
Westminster
Charing
Cross
Rail:
Charing
Cross
Open:
Daily
(March-October)
Mon-Sat
9:00-18:00
Sun
10:00-18:00
(Nov-Feb)
Tue-Sat
9:00-17:00
Mon & Sun 10:00-17:00
Ticket
prices:
Adult
£ 4.00
Concession
£
3.00
Child
(5-17)
£ 2.60
Must
See
Map
Order
tickets
Must
see attractions
The magnificent Rubens ceiling commissioned
by Charles I
The
Main Hall with its Palladian style architecture
by Indigo Jones
The
Undercroft where James I came to sup wine
and read, to escape the rigours of public
life. A video presentation takes place here.
A
free sound guide is available in various languages
