HORSE GUARDS PARADE
   Whitehall, SW1

Horse Guards Parade is the traditional entrance to the Royal Palaces and the setting for various military ceremonies throughout the year. Throughout history and these days is still guarded by mounted sentries from the Queen's Household Cavalry.

The spectacle of the Changing of the Guard takes place here every morning at the following times:

11:00 Mon-Sat
10:00 Sun

It is at this time that twelve mounted troops in traditional costume arrive from their Hyde Park Barracks.

It opens daily from 10 am to 4 pm