Buckingham Palace The Ballroom © H.M.Queen Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous Palace's in the world and is the official London residence for H.M Queen Elizabeth II as well as being used extensively by other members of the royal family. By visiting the Palace you would be getting an insight into the Royal family as well as sampling magnificent rooms like the Ballroom which is used for many purposes including state banquets for visiting Heads of State. From the visit you will also see one of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews as well as sampling some of the finest works of art from the Royal collection. Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA TEL: (44) 020 7839 1377

Hampton Court Palace © Historic Royal Palaces The fascinating but more practical side of royal life is represented at Hampton Court by the enormous Tudor Kitchens, the most extensive surviving 16th-century kitchens in Europe. Today they are laid out as if a feast was being prepared using all the food and utensils that would have been used in the 16th century. Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU TEL: (44) 020 8781 9500

Kensington Palace © Historic Royal Palaces Kensington Palace was once a favoured home of some of Britain's most famous kings and queens and the setting for many great events and dramas in royal history. Parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family; the State Apartments and Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection are open to the public. Kensington Palace State Apartments, London, W8 4PX TEL: (44) 020 7937 9561

Kew Palace © Historic Royal Palaces This short history of Kew Palace covers the modest beginnings of Kew when it was home for a rich merchant in love, through the arrival of the Georgian family and the ‘madness' of King George III. George IV considered its demolition, his brother William IV planned to double its size but these plans came to nothing. At the end of her long reign Queen Victoria, George III’s granddaughter, opened the palace to the public in 1898. Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB TEL: (44) 020 3166 6115

The Banqueting House © Historic Royal Palaces The magnificent ceiling paintings in the Banqueting House, commissioned by Charles I and executed by the famous Flemish artist Sir Peter Paul Rubens, were installed in 1636 and confirmed the Banqueting House at the forefront of princely taste. They represent the only scheme painted by Rubens to remain in its original position. The Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ER TEL:(44) 020 7839 3787

The Tower of London © Historic Royal Palaces The Tower of London has been home to the world-famous Crown Jewels since the beginning of the 14th century. Still used by the Queen and the Royal Family, the Crown Jewels are an essential part of your visit to the Tower of London. Newly displayed in 1994, it is now possible to view the Crown Jewels at close quarters. HM Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB TEL: (44) 020 7709 0765

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