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Find your way around with the Buckingham Palace map

Buckingham Palace is a large complex spread across the main Palace, its Garden, and nearby visitor attractions, with the visitor route also spanning multiple levels. With separate entrances, distinct areas, and a one-way route through the State Rooms, it can be difficult to picture how everything connects. This map gives you a clear overview of the layout, so you can understand where each area is and plan your visit more easily.

Explore Buckingham Palace with the visitor map

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Map of the Buckingham Palace interiors

Buckingham Palace floor plan
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Navigating your way around Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace interior with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and blue columns.

Navigating Buckingham Palace is fairly straightforward once you understand the layout.

  • Follow the one-way route: Enter through the visitor entrance and make your way through the State Rooms in sequence. You cannot return to previously visited areas, so take your time as you go.
  • Expect a fair amount of walking: The visit includes the State Rooms and a roughly 500m walk through the Palace Garden towards the exit. Comfortable shoes are a good idea.
  • Stop for refreshments: The Garden Café is located along the visitor route, giving you a chance to pause for food or drinks before continuing towards the exit.
  • Plan separate attractions: The Royal Mews and King’s Gallery are separate from the State Rooms, with their own entrances and tickets. Use the map to see where they are located relative to the palace.
  • Check opening times: The State Rooms are open from July 9 to September 27, 2026, while the Royal Mews and King’s Gallery follow separate schedules. Make sure you check the opening times before you go.

Visitor facilities

  • Toilets & baby-changing: Toilets and baby-changing facilities are available during the visit, including facilities at the end of the State Rooms route in the Garden.
  • Step-free access: A separate step-free access route is available and must be pre-booked.
  • Wheelchairs: Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge, subject to availability, and must be pre-booked.
  • Mobility scooters & powered wheelchairs: These are welcome, provided they are compatible with the Palace lifts. Class 3 mobility scooters must have their speed limiter set to 4 mph.
  • Rollators and folding stools: Rollators are available to borrow free of charge with pre-booking, while folding stools are available to borrow subject to availability.
  • Seating: Seating is available at points along the visitor route, including the **Picture Gallery, West Terrace, and Garden.
  • Baby carriers & hip seats: Baby carriers and hip seats are available to borrow free of charge, subject to availability.
  • Multimedia guides: A multimedia guide is included with the State Rooms visit, with accessible versions available, including British Sign Language and audio description.
  • Garden Café: The Garden Café is located on the West Terrace at the end of the State Rooms visit and serves drinks, cakes, sandwiches, and other refreshments.
  • Garden Shop: The Garden Shop is located at the end of the visitor route in the Garden.

Must-see highlights at Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace state room interior with chandeliers and ornate red decor.

Throne Room

Step into the Palace’s grand ceremonial room, where the Thrones and Chairs of Estate are used for important royal occasions and the State Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla are displayed.

Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery with ornate paintings and elegant decor.
Grand Staircase with ornate gold railings at Buckingham Palace, London.
Coronation display in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace featuring royal garments and historical exhibits.
Music Room at Buckingham Palace with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and blue columns.

Tips for navigating your visit with the Buckingham Palace map

  • Follow the one-way route: The State Rooms follow a one-way visitor route. Once you enter the Garden, you cannot re-enter the Palace, so take your time exploring the State Rooms before continuing outside.
  • Plan separate visits: The State Rooms, Royal Mews, and The King’s Gallery are separate attractions with their own entrances and tickets. Check the Buckingham Palace map to plan the route between them and avoid unnecessary backtracking.
  • Plan around the Guard’s route: Changing the Guard can affect pedestrian flow around the Palace. Check the ceremony route beforehand to choose your viewing spot and navigate the surrounding crowds more easily.

Frequently asked questions about Buckingham Palace map

Buckingham Palace has multiple levels, with the State Rooms located on the first floor. The visitor route begins on the ground floor, continues through the State Rooms, and ends with a walk through the Garden.