Royal Mews

The Royal Mews are the working stables of Buckingham Palace. Around thirty different horses are stabled at any one time, mainly of the Cleveland Bays breed. There are also a few Windsor Greys, who by tradition pull the Queen’s carriage.

Also on display are the Royal Family’s State coaches. Pride of place goes to the Gold State Coach – built for George III in 1762 and covered in 22-carat gold leaf. It is has been used at every coronation for 300 years.

A team of eight horses is needed to pull its colossal weight – more than 4 tonnes – and riders report that it is a most uncomfortable journey!

Other famous carriages include the Irish State Coach (so-called because it was made in Dublin for Queen Victoria), which can be seen at the Opening of Parliament, and the Glass State Coach, bought by George V for use at royal weddings.

History of the Royal Mews

The Royal Mews were originally located on a site near Charing Cross, but when the National Gallery took over the space John Nash built a new venue closer to the Palace.

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Facts and information

Address:

Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria,
London SW1A 1AA
England

Telephone:

Work +44 (0) 207 766 7302

Fax:

Fax +44 (0) 207 930 9625

Bus route:

2 8 10 11 16 24 36 38 44 52 73 82 148 170 171 187 214 436 507 C1 C10

Train station:

Victoria CR DS VC

Opening times:

11–4 (Sat–Thu, Mar–Jul, Oct); 10–5 (Aug–Sep)

Cost:

Adults £7.50; Children £8.00 (under-17); Infants free (under-5)

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