Horse Guards Parade

The well-known Horse Guards Parade is a large parade ground, which is located in central London. This place is the perfect platform for celebrating the annual ceremony of Trooping the Color. This ceremony commemorates the official birthday or monarch. You might even come across Beating Retreat, as another important ceremony, performed in this sector.

The Horse Guards Parade was the site of tiltyard of Palace of Whitehall, formerly. During the time of Henry VIII, various tournaments used to take place over here. This place also used to host the birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth I. This area was further used for different types of parades, reviews and ceremonies, starting from early 17th century.

Prices:

At present, this place holds high historical value, and is free to enter.

Open and closing time:

Monday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm

Address:

The Household Division, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX, United Kingdom

Telephone:

+44 20 7930 3070


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