In episode 150 of the UK Journey Planning Podcast, Tracy shares every part it is advisable find out about visiting Buckingham Palace—London’s most iconic royal residence. Doug turns interviewer, quizzing Tracy about her firsthand tour expertise, ticket choices, inside highlights just like the State Rooms and gardens, and tips about reserving forward to keep away from disappointment.
Be taught sensible recommendation on when to go to, learn how to get there, and what else to do close by, plus insights into the palace’s fascinating historical past. For those who’re dreaming of a royal London journey, tune in for this important information to benefiting from your Buckingham Palace go to!
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Episode 150 – Abstract
On this episode, Tracy and Doug take you inside one among London’s most iconic landmarks—Buckingham Palace. Uncover every part it is advisable know for a memorable go to, from ticket varieties and must-see highlights to insider tips about reserving and the very best occasions to go. T
Tracy shares her small group tour expertise, reveals behind-the-scenes details concerning the palace (together with who actually owns it!), and provides sensible recommendation on navigating entry, safety, and the encircling space.
Whether or not you’re dreaming of strolling via the grand State Rooms or strolling the palace gardens, this episode is filled with helpful insights that will help you plan the right royal getaway. Put together for an inspiring digital journey to London’s royal coronary heart!
What you’ll be taught on this episode
- 🇬🇧 Uncover the fascinating historical past and enjoyable details about Buckingham Palace, together with its origins, sheer measurement (750+ rooms!), and distinctive standing as a residence held in belief by the Crown Property slightly than owned outright by the royal household
- 🏰 Get an summary of ticket choices for visiting, from normal self-guided excursions to unique small group excursions and even the particular Royal Day Out bundle
- 📅 Be taught when you possibly can go to the Palace – with State Rooms open July–September, plus restricted small-group excursions at different occasions – and why reserving upfront is crucial
- 🚩 Learn how to inform if the King is at dwelling by checking which flag flies over the Palace, and the place to get a visible information to distinguishing the Royal Commonplace from the Union Jack
- 👑 Hear insider suggestions from Tracy’s private expertise on a small group tour, together with learn how to subscribe for early tour notifications from the Royal Assortment Belief
- 🚪Be among the many first to listen to about thrilling new experiences for 2025, equivalent to coming into the Palace via the enduring entrance gates and crossing the forecourt, identical to the royals!
- 🎨 Get the highlights of what you’ll see inside: the magnificent State Rooms, grand staircase, throne room with coronation chairs, royal artwork assortment, and, in summer season, the spectacular backyard
- 🚇 Plan your go to with sensible tips about transport—learn how to attain Buckingham Palace by tube, bus, coach, and even an Uberboat
- 🥾 Maximise your expertise with sensible recommendation: arrive on time in your timed entry, anticipate airport-style safety, journey gentle (no giant baggage), and put on comfy footwear for all of the strolling
- 📷 Notice the picture coverage—pictures will not be permitted contained in the Palace, however images are allowed within the gardens
- 🗓️ Good planning: ebook instantly with the official web site to transform your ticket right into a one-year go free of charge repeat visits, and uncover how this additionally applies at Windsor Citadel
- 🏞️ Discover close by points of interest just like the Altering of the Guard, St. James’s Park, Westminster Abbey, Huge Ben, and extra—all inside strolling distance
- 📝 Get Tracy & Doug’s prime tip: ebook tickets as early as doable, and plan the remainder of your London day round your timed Palace go to for a stress-free, memorable royal expertise
UK locations, meals and phrases/ideas talked about
Locations
- Inexperienced Park and Victoria – the closest London Underground stations to Buckingham Palace
- St. James’s Park – a park near Buckingham Palace, beneficial for walks and picnics
- Westminster Pier – a river transport hub in London, a couple of 20-minute stroll to Buckingham Palace
- London Eye – a well-known statement wheel in London with views of Buckingham Palace and town
- Westminster Abbey – a historic church close to Buckingham Palace
- Huge Ben – iconic clock tower close to Buckingham Palace
- Trafalgar Sq. – a significant public sq. close to Buckingham Palace
- Nationwide Gallery – a world-renowned artwork museum at Trafalgar Sq.
- Churchill Battle Rooms – a museum devoted to Winston Churchill, close to Buckingham Palace
- Windsor Citadel – one other royal residence within the UK, talked about for its ticket/go system
Phrases/Ideas
- Crown Property – the belief that manages royal properties like Buckingham Palace
- State Rooms – the primary rooms at Buckingham Palace open to guests in summer season
- Royal Commonplace – flag flown when the monarch is in residence
- Union Jack – nationwide flag of the UK, flown at Buckingham Palace when the monarch will not be current
- Royal Mews – stables and carriage home at Buckingham Palace
- Altering of the Guard – ceremonial occasion at Buckingham Palace
- Royal Assortment Belief – organisation for reserving Buckingham Palace tickets/excursions
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