Enjoy a day out visiting The Queen's Gallery which is located adjacent to Buckingham Palace, on the site of what was once a private chapel for Queen Victoria.
The chapel was destroyed in an air raid in 1940, and at the suggestion of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh it was developed as an art gallery for the Royal Collection in 1962.
In 1997, a project began to expand and modernise the gallery, the most significant addition to Buckingham Palace in 150 years. The Queen's Gallery was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in May 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, and today it hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.
The program of exhibitions for 2023 are:
Japan: Courts and Culture - 1 January – 26 February 2023
Style and Society: Dressing the Georgians -21 April – 8 October 2023
After your visit you can talk a stroll along The Mall to The Royal Horseguards Hotel to enjoy a relaxing two course dining experience.
An impressive historic building in London, The Royal Horseguards Hotel is situated on the River Thames at the Embankment.
It encompasses two iconic buildings: The National Liberal Club which has played host to historical icons including Churchill, Gladstone and Lloyd-George; and the club’s magnificent apartments which were previously the home of the first chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service.
Inside you’ll find Victorian grandeur combined with elegant, first-class contemporary comfort which sets The Royal Horseguards Hotel apart as one of the finest hotels near Westminster.
The sample menu is as follows, this is subject to seasonal changes.
Sweet Treats:
Lemon meringue pie
Strawberry tart
Chocolate eclair
Gin and lime pebble
Sandwiches:
Cucumber and cream cheese fingers
Egg mayo and cress fingers
Smoked salmon fingers
Ham and English mustard fingers
Fruit scone or plain scone:
with strawberry & raspberry jam and Cornish clotted cream
Choice of Tea:
English, Breakfast, Strawberry & Cream (The Royal Horseguards’ unique blend)
Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Mint, Green, Fruit, Chamomile
Please note the opening times and dates are subject to close due to short notice.
The Queen's Gallery is open Thursday to Monday, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Royal Horseguards afternoon tea is served daily, from 13.00 - 16.30. Excluding bank holidays,19th March, 6th May & 24th -31st December.
The Queen's Gallery lasts around 1 hour and the Afternoon Tea around 1 hour also.
This experience is for two people, there will be others there on the day.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.