Horse Guards Parade
Horse Guards Parade, Ceremonial parade ground in Westminster, England
The Horse Guards Parade features a grand neoclassical building designed by William Kent, with two mounted guards stationed at its entrance throughout the day.
The grounds occupy the former site of Whitehall Palace, which served as the principal residence of English monarchs until its destruction by fire in 1698.
Each morning at 11:00, visitors gather to observe the Changing of the Queen's Life Guard ceremony, performed by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
The parade ground remains open to pedestrians daily, allowing access between Whitehall and St James's Park through the central archway of Horse Guards.
The Horse Guards Clock, installed in 1756 above the central archway, bears a black mark at 2 o'clock commemorating the time of King Charles I's execution.
Location: City of Westminster
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET, UK SW1A 2ET
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00-16:00
GPS coordinates: 51.50470,-0.12830
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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