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The complete guide to shopping at Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace isn't just a tour — it's also home to a handful of official shops, all run by the Royal Collection Trust, a charity dedicated to caring for the Royal Collection, so every purchase goes toward preserving the palaces and their contents. There's more than one to know about: the main Buckingham Palace Shop on Buckingham Palace Road stays open year-round with the widest range, the Palace Garden Shop only opens during the summer State Rooms season, and the Royal Mews has its own shop themed around royal transport and pageantry a short walk away. This page covers what each one sells, what's genuinely worth buying versus tourist filler, and where to find them.

Visiting the shops at Buckingham Palace

Shopping at Las Rozas Village with family carrying bags.

Buckingham Palace has four official shops, each with its own focus:

  • Buckingham Palace Shop (Buckingham Palace Road): Open year-round, with the widest range — think fine china, homeware, corgi plush toys, and giant chocolate coins.
  • Palace Garden Shop: Open only during the summer State Rooms season, inside the Garden itself, with garden-themed and commemorative gifts.
  • The King's Gallery Shop: Bespoke china, art prints, jewellery, and postcards inspired by the Gallery's exhibitions.
  • Royal Mews Shop: Souvenirs and homeware themed around royal coaches, carriages, and horses.

Buckingham Palace shops

Buckingham Palace Road Shop

Located just outside the Palace walls, this official shop is open year-round and offers the widest selection of authentic, royal-inspired gifts. Find everything from commemorative china and homeware to accessories and souvenirs.

  • Timings: Open daily from 10am to 6:30pm
  • Location: 7 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1A 1AA

The King's Gallery Shop

After visiting The King's Gallery, you can browse this shop for items inspired by the artworks on display. The range includes bespoke china, art prints, jewellery, and postcards.

  • Timings: Open daily from 10am to 6pm
  • Location: The King's Gallery Shop, Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1A 1AA

The Royal Mews Shop

This shop's collection is inspired by the Royal Mews' historic coaches, carriages, and horses. It offers a delightful range of unique souvenirs, homeware, and gifts related to royal transportation and pageantry.

  • Timings: Open from 10am to 5:30pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
  • Location: The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 0QH

Buckingham Palace Garden Shop

Exclusively open during the summer months (closed until July 2026), this shop is situated within the Palace Garden. It offers a curated selection of garden-themed and commemorative gifts, along with a café serving tea and cakes.

  • Timings: Open daily from 9:30am to 7:30pm during the summer opening of the State Rooms
  • Location: Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA

Shop online for Buckingham Palace merch

Can't get to London? The Royal Collection Trust's official online shop ships worldwide, stocking the same Buckingham Palace range found in the physical stores — fine china, shortbread and preserves, gin, jewellery, and festive decorations, plus collectibles like model kits and a Merrythought teddy bear. Every purchase supports the charity's work preserving the Royal Collection.

Frequently asked questions about the shops at Buckingham Palace

Yes, all proceeds from the sale of official merchandise support the Royal Collection Trust, which is a registered charity responsible for the care of the Royal Collection and the maintenance of royal residences.