The Royal Mews is an important branch of the Lord Chamberlain's Office and provides road transport for The Queen and members of the Royal Family by both horse-drawn carriage and motor car. It is also one of the finest working stables still in existence, responsible for the training of the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays, the horses that pull the royal carriages. State vehicles are housed and maintained at the Royal Mews. They include the carriages used for royal and State occasions, such as State Visits, weddings and the State Opening of Parliament. Carriages from the Royal Mews are also used on roughly 50 occasions each year to convey newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors from their official residence to Buckingham Palace to present their credentials to The Queen. Since 1843 the daily messenger Brougham has set out from the Royal Mews to collect and deliver post between Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace. The most dazzling of all coaches housed in the Royal Mews is the Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821. The latest coach to join the collection of royal coaches is The Diamond Jubilee State Coach (pictured above) which was built to commemorate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Royal Mews is one of the finest working stables anywhere in the world and home to the royal collection of historic coaches and carriages, the stables are still to this day responsible for all road travel arrangements for Her Majesty The Queen. The Royal Mews in London offers regular guided tours where visitors can learn the history of the Mews and its association with the British monarchy. Tourist Information The Royal Mews
Buckingham Palace London, SW1W 1QH You can visit the Royal Mews at your leisure using the complimentary audio tour, which lasts approximately 45 minutes. Between April - October guided tours also depart at regular intervals throughout the day. Admission Times 1 April – 31 October Open daily 10:00-5:00 (last admission 4:15) 1-30 November Monday to Saturday 10:00-4:00 (last admission 3:15) 2 February - 31 March 2015 Monday to Saturday 10:00-4:00 (last admission 3:15) Admission Prices (Includes Audio Guide) Adult £8.75 Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £8.00 Under 17/Disabled £5.40 Under 5 Free Family (2 adults, 3 under 17) £22.90 I would highly suggest you get a combo ticket. This gives you combined admission to the Royal Mews and the adjacent Queen's Gallery. The Prices are below: Combined visit: The Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery Adult £16.75 Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £15.25 Under 17/Disabled £9.30 Under 5 Free Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £42.80 For more information including current closures and opening times and all other information, check out the official website through the Royal Collection Trust, below. Cheers!
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