Buckingham Palace to open front gates for visitors starting in 2025

Starting in 2025, visitors to Buckingham Palace will be able to enter through the front gates and walk across the forecourt, similar to guests at royal events. This marks a significant change in access to the historic site. The Royal Collection Trust will also open the East Wing outside the summer season, following a successful summer opening this year. Guided tours of the East Wing will be available from mid-January to late May 2025. Tickets for the summer opening of the State Rooms and East Wing go on sale today. Additionally, a new £1 ticket option will be available for eligible individuals visiting Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse from January to April 2025.