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Clarence House

One of the last remaining aristocratic townhouses in London.

Clarence House is currently closed to visitors.

Built by John Nash in 1825-27 for George III’s third son, the Duke of Clarence, and previously home to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother for almost five decades.

 

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Clarence House is currently closed to visitors.

Opening times

Clarence House is currently closed to visitors.

Practical Information

Clarence House is currently closed to visitors.

  • All visits to Clarence House are by guided tour with a Warden, lasting 45 minutes.
  • When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check. For safety reasons, pushchairs cannot be taken into the Palace. They need to be checked in at the entrance and collected at the end of your visit. Read more about security & luggage.
  • Photography is not permitted in Clarence House or its grounds. Read about photography, filming & mobile phones.
  • Eating and drinking aren't allowed inside Clarence House.
  • There are no toilets or baby-care facilities available at Clarence House. The closest available facilities are in St James’s Park.

More practical information 

Map & directions

Visitor entrance on The Mall, Clarence House, St James's Palace, London, SW1A 1BA
By train

The nearest train stations are London Victoria (10 minute walk) or London Charing Cross (15 minute walk).  

Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.

By underground

The nearest tube stations are Victoria, Green Park, St. James's Park and Hyde Park Corner (all approximately 10-15 minutes walk).  

Visit the Transport for London website for maps and information about London Underground

By coach / bus

Bus numbers 8, 9, 14, 19, 22 and 38 stop at Green Park.

Victoria Coach Station is a 15-minute walk from Clarence House.

Visit the Transport for London website to plan your journey.

Shopping and eating

Clarence House Shop

Clarence House Shop offers a wide range of exclusive gifts inspired by the House's interiors and the works of art in the Royal Collection

You'll find homeware, china, clothing and jewellery, children’s toys, books and postcards. Please ask us about our home-delivery service. The income from every purchase you make contributes directly to the care of the Royal Collection.

Shop online

Refreshments

Unfortunately eating and drinking aren't allowed in Clarence House. However, you'll find plenty of cafés and restaurants nearby.

groups

Group leaders

All tour leaders must be included as part of a group booking. Blue Badge Guides do not receive free entry.

Group bookings

Group visits to Clarence House must be pre-booked online, or over the phone.

Coach parking

There is no coach parking near Clarence House. Once your booking is confirmed we will advise the nearest set down location.

Guiding

All visits include a guided tour led by one of our Wardens.

Access and mobility

Clarence House is fully accessible. Concessionary rates are available if you have a disability and a companion is admitted free of charge.

For detailed access information, please select one of the options below. For any other information, you can contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or by emailing [email protected].

About Clarence House

Who built Clarence House?

Clarence House was built for the Duke of Clarence, George III's third son.

Who lived at Clarence House

Perhaps one of the most well-known past occupants was Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

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