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Come and visit the opulent home of Britain's reigning monarch: Buckingham Palace itself. You will be given the option of exploring the famous State Rooms, where the Queen welcomes her illustrious guests such as various heads of states and even the Pope.  Peek into the magic of the royal garden and see all the fantastic efforts towards horticultural excellence.  You can also have a look into the Royal Mews, where you will see on display the queen’s lavish carriages and meet her beautiful horses.  Entry to Buckingham Palace gives you a chance to see inside the centre of Britain’s ancient power. 

As far has holiday locations go, there are few to rival the all-round wonder that the city of London has on offer.  The capital of the UK and one of the largest cities in the world, London’s prestige goes far beyond it’s size.  As the centre of the British empire it was one of the world’s historical centrepieces, and so has picked up a lot of interesting stories from the past: history has left a very interesting residue in it’s streets, enriching the city with a beautiful sense of time and importance.  But do not think for a moment that London is one of the those cities that is perpetually caught in the past, forever reliving a gothic architecture that holds it’s forgotten greatness.  No, London is a city of the present and the future, and as such is one of the most exciting places to live in the world.  As it was supremely important to world events in the past, so it continues to be today.  From the awe-inspiring architecture of the inner city to the masses of cultural events that take place across London on a daily basis, the capital continues to be a paean to human endeavour and a fitting focus for the United Kingdom.  To put it simply, London is the place to be right now. 

So what have you been doing elsewhere?  Make sure your next holiday is a London holiday: you will certainly not be disappointed.  With a huge range of the things to do and see for the whole family, you really can’t go wrong when you plan a trip to London.  London is so large, culturally rich and historically fascinating that whatever kind of thing you are into, it will definitely be able to provide.  There is, however, one slight drawback to this incredible aspect of London.  The amount of stuff to do is so overwhelming that it can be very difficult deciding on just which things you will choose to occupy your time there.  However, with some things, there can be no deliberation: London is full of iconic places that you simply have to see on your trip there.  One of these locations about which there is no question is the world famous Buckingham Palace, the main residence of the British monarchy.  No trip to London would really be complete without seeing the seat of the country’s power for much of it’s history.  It is a very strange feeling to stand in front of the gates and see this iconic image in reality.  However, going inside is a different experience altogether.  This website allows you to book tickets that will let you  pass through the gates to see the wonderful things inside and experience the marvellous place that is Buckingham Palace. 

There is of course no difficult posed in seeing it: it sit at the heart of London on the corner of Hyde Park, and is thus extremely accessible.  You can take a train to London Victoria, or use the tube to come out at Victoria, Hyde Park Corner or Green Park, all of which are a stone’s throw from the palace.  You can take such buses as the number 11, 211, C1 or C10: all of these go along Buckingham Palace Road, and you can get off just outside the palace.  Alternatively, Victoria Coach Station is a short walk from the palace if you are travelling from further afield.

On arriving you will find the palace to be an extremely interesting and beautiful place to visit: as the working household of the British monarch it is obviously kept in very good condition, and it is a real wonder to wander round and marvel at the luxury therein.  There are many exciting features of the palace which you should definitely make sure you visit on your trip there.  

One of these is the palace’s State Rooms, where you will see behind the closed doors of power into the setting for some incredibly high profile meetings.  These are the rooms which the Queen uses as a reception area to greet her guests when arriving for a prestigious visit.  As the palace is a fully functional royal household, these rooms are of course only open to the public when the Queen visits Scotland.  She takes a trip every year in the summer months, and so you will be definitely be able to be shown round if your visit is between 27th of July and the 1st of October. 

As well as this you will have the chance to see the palace’s incredibly beautiful Garden.  The Royal Family demand only the best in horticultural landscaping, and their Garden is really quite something behold.  Take a walk around this seemingly miraculous green place at the heart of the city centre and enjoy all the lush flora and fauna on offer there.

You should also check out The Royal Mews while you are there, quite possibly the finest and most upmarket garage you will ever go to!  The Royal Mews stores the fleet of Royal vehicles that are used for ceremonial occasions: these are the beautiful golden carriages that you will have seen before on the T.V.  Now is your chance to see these works of art up close.  Everyone from petrolheads to fairy tales enthusiasts will find this fascinating in one aspect or another.  Aside from these exceptional carriages you might even get the chance to meet the Queen’s horses!

Buckingham Palace is a must-visit attraction for any visit to London during it’s summer opening.  With such a prestigious position in British history and contemporary life, you really should make sure you take this glorious building in during your time in the city.  With the promise of a fun day out for the whole family as well as it’s extreme accessibility, there is really no excuse for missing out on such a wonderful building.  The Queen’s door is open to you: how can you refuse the invite?  Get tickets now and prepare to step inside!