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Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour

Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle . Get a rare glimpse inside the King of England's official residence at Buckingham Palace before heading to Windsor, the largest, continuously occupied European castle and ancestral home of the monarchy. 

Next, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Windsor Castle, the fortress that stands as the largest continuously inhabited castle in Europe and the cherished ancestral home of the monarchy. From the iconic State Apartments to the St. George's Chapel, each corner of Windsor Castle echoes with history, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the royal past. Join us for an unforgettable day of royal heritage, where every moment promises to enrich your understanding of Britain's majestic legacy.

The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Our expert tour guide will be waiting to greet you at the entrance to the Queen's Gallery (the art museum located just around the facade of Buckingham Palace). The Queens Gallary is a 10 minute walk from London Victoria Station and Victoria Underground Station. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour (meeting at 9:00 am and the tour starts at 9:15 am).

Buckingham Palace serves as the official London residence of His Majesty The King and is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world today. Each summer, when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the 19 magnificent State Rooms that provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining by members of the Royal Family.

The rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyck, sculptures by Canova, exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.

Visitors to Buckingham Palace's summer opening will see the White Drawing Room, perhaps the most beautiful of all the State Rooms with its spectacular crystal chandelier, the Music Room, where guests are presented on the occasion of a State Visit, and the Throne Room, which was the setting for the formal photographs following the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.

The town of Windsor is best known for its historical links to the British royal family, and it is suitably steeped in pageantry and history. Towering over the rest of the town is Windsor Castle , the ancestral home of the English and later British monarchy and the largest inhabited castle in the world.

It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King. Occupying over 10.5 hectares, the Castle offers a varied day out for visitors, including a visit to the magnificent State Apartments and St George's Chapel . The Castle's State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works from the Royal Collection, reflecting the changing tastes of the Castle's royal occupants, particularly those of Charles II and George IV.

Among the masterpieces on display are paintings by Holbein, Rubens, and Van Dyck, Sèvres porcelain, and exquisite English and French furniture. Many of the works of art are still in the historic settings for which they were first collected or commissioned by the kings and queens who have lived at Windsor.

London Victoria Train Station

Your tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, which is centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground. It is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tour Starts: 9:15 AM, Queens Gallery entrance (meeting time 9:00 AM)
• Tour Finishes: approx. 6:30 PM, London Victoria Train Station
• St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays. On occasion, the State Apartments may be closed
• We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices
• Guests are provided with personal audio headsets so distancing can be maintained when listening to the live commentary
• To enter Buckingham Palace, there will be an airport-style security check, and bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm are not permitted
• Mobility Access at Buckingham Palace: Unfortunately, we are unable to make bookings for guests wishing wheelchair or step-free access. Visits to Buckingham Palace need to be made directly with Buckingham Palace
• The afternoon Windsor Castle part of the tour departs from Evan Evans's office at 1:00 PM. (please arrive at 12:45 PM to check in)
• Transfer between Buckingham Palace and Evan Evans Tours is not provided (it is a 10-15 min walk)
• Enjoy a rare glimpse of the inside of Buckingham Palace
• See important rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room
• Discover Windsor Castle, the 900-year-old ancestral home of the British monarchy

What's Included

Expert guide, personal audio headset, superior coach, wi-fi on-board, usb charging on-board, entrances (buckingham palace & windsor castle), what's excluded, hotel pick-up & drop-off.

• No Cancellation Fees
• No Change Fees
• No Booking Fees
• Your Money is Protected - Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the day of departure
• Our team, including our guides and drivers, have been trained in our enhanced hygiene procedures; please refer to our Travel Health page for more information

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Windsor Castle

Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror in the 11 th  century, 40 successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendour of St. George's chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them!

Buckingham Palace

After lunch we head to Buckingham Palace, the home of the British monarchy. The Palace was The Queen Elizabeth II’s residence in London as well as her administrative headquarters. Visitors to the State Rooms can see many of the magnificent rooms which form the heart of the working palace and are used regularly by the Royal Family for official entertainment, ceremonies and State functions. The Palace guides are on hand to point out the numerous works of priceless art in the lavishly furnished rooms. Afterwards, you can enjoy a walk along the south side of the Royal Garden and look out across the picturesque lake constructed in the 19th century. The tour ends in the Palace allowing you free time to explore at your leisure.

• Entry to Windsor Castle
• Entry to Buckingham Palace
• Professional Guide
• Transportation by Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel drop offs

Please note:

• This tour departs at Victoria Coach Station,Gate 19, at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7:30am) and will conclude with a drop-off at Buckingham Palace. Return transfer back to London departs Windsor at approximately 13:00pm.
• Amendment and cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before departure.  No refund will be offered for no show.

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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Tour

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Enjoy a Royal Day out with Golden Tours and visit Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, two of the King's most famous residencies

• Visit inside Buckingham Palace
• Entry to Windsor Castle
• Entry to Buckingham Palace
• Audio Guide in multiple languages
• Transportation to Windsor by air-conditioned coach
• Hotel Return
• Food and beverages unless stated differently

Please Note

• You must meet the Golden Tours representative outside King's Gallery to be able to enter Buckingham Palace.
• To join the Windsor Castle tour you must go to Bus Stop 1 Bulleid Way in Victoria.
• St. George’s Chapel is also closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
• During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
• Buckingham Palace tickets purchased from Golden Tours cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass.
• For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby-carriers are available for loan.
• A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route for safety reasons.
• Use of mobile phones are permitted in the Palace garden. Mobile phones must be switched off elsewhere on the visitor route.
• Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace.
• Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace.
• Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day.
• Can be cancelled up to 72 hours before travel and get a full refund.

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Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour from London

Our Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour from London includes a rare visit to the state rooms at Buckingham Palace and a viewing of the royal castle at Windsor. The tour is available during the summer of 2024 on selected dates when Buckingham Palace opens its doors to the public for a rare glimpse into the world of the Royal Family. Our visit includes a special timed entrance with a multimedia tour.

Highlights: Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle:

Windsor castle tour.

The morning is spent at Windsor Castle, a royal castle that is used by the King as his weekend residence. This is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world that has been used by the royal family for hundreds of years. On your self-guided visit, you’ll have the chance to see key parts of the castle that are open to the public. A fire in 1992 destroyed 115 rooms and the castle has since been painstakingly restored.

Highlights of Windsor Castle Tour:

St George’s Chapel

• The Chapel is also where Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were laid.
• The Grand Reception Room is the main ballroom of the Castle and is decorated in a French style. You’ll find French bronzes, armour, and a series of tapestries from the Gobelins factory in Paris. It also contains the Malachite Urn, presented to Queen Victoria in 1839 by Tsar Nicholas I of Russia
• The Waterloo Chamber celebrates the defeat of Napolean at the Battle of Waterloo. Large portraits on the wall celebrate those monarchs, statesmen and commanders who were involved in Napolean’s defeat. It includes an enormous portrait of the Duke of Wellington, as well as a portrait of Pope Pius VII. The room also contains the largest seamless carpet in the world

The Grand Reception Room

• The Crimson Drawing Room is the main room of the Semi-State Apartments and contains portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, which were painted at Windsor during the Second World War. The room is one of the most expensive interior decorations ever carried out in England

Buckingham Palace Tour

The Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace

The afternoon is spent at Buckingham Palace, home of the British Royal Family. On your multimedia tour, you’ll get to see the State Apartments, which the King uses to entertain his guests.

Highlights of State Rooms at Buckingham Palace:

• The Picture Gallery contains some of the fineset paintings in the Royal Collection. It’s used for official entertaining and is where recipients of honour wait before entering the Ballroom to receive their honours or rank. There are works by Titian, Rembrandt and Rubens displayed on the walls
• The Ballroom is the largest of the State Rooms and is used for State Banquets. Kings, US Presidents and Heads of State from around the world have all been hosted in this grand room over the years. The room features two thrones which were made for the coronation ceremony of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902
• The Grand Staircase was designed by the architect John Nash. It’s lined with red carpets and is decorated with portraits of Queen Victoria’s family

Tour includes:

• Special timed entrance tickets & multimedia guide for Buckingham Palace
• Entrance tickets and audioguide for Windsor Castle
• Transportation
• Professional guide

Tour excludes:

• Food, drink, gratuities

Further info:

• This tour departs from Victoria Coach Station, Gate 19, at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7:30am) and will conclude with a drop-off at Buckingham Palace at the end of the day.
• Amendments and cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before departure.
• St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed on Sundays
• Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace
• This tour operates during the summer months

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Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Full-Day Tour

As visitors step into the opulent halls of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace on a full-day tour, they might find themselves amidst a fortuitous blend of history and royalty.

The allure of these iconic landmarks beckons guests to uncover secrets within the grandeur of Windsor Castle’s state apartments and witness the regal splendor of Buckingham Palace.

But what awaits beyond the ornate façades of these historic sites? An exploration that promises a deeper understanding of the British monarchy and a day filled with intriguing revelations.

• Explore opulent Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace with live guides.
• Immerse in royal history, from St. George’s Chapel to the Royal Gardens .
• Enjoy skip-the-line access and insightful commentary for a seamless experience.
• Discover the regal residences’ grandeur and rich heritage firsthand.

Tour Highlights

Embark on the Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Full-Day Tour to explore the grandeur and history of these iconic royal residences. The tour offers a glimpse into the stunning St. George’s Chapel , known for its Gothic architecture and as the burial place of many monarchs.

Visitors can wander through the meticulously manicured Royal Gardens , showcasing centuries-old trees and vibrant floral displays that have been enjoyed by royalty for generations. Strolling along these paths allows guests to experience the tranquility and beauty that surrounds these regal homes.

The tour provides a unique opportunity to explore these exclusive areas, offering insights into the lives of the British monarchy amidst the picturesque settings of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.

Booking Information

When booking the Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Full-Day Tour, visitors can reserve their spots online and pay later, with free cancellation available up to 24 hours in advance. The tour’s meeting point is Victoria Coach Station in London, ensuring convenient access for participants. Payment options are flexible, allowing individuals to secure their spots without immediate payment.

On top of that, the cancellation policy provides peace of mind, permitting changes up to a day before the tour. Accessibility considerations should be noted, as the tour may not be suitable for those with mobility impairments or wheelchair users due to the destinations’ historical nature. Understanding these logistics can help travelers plan accordingly and enjoy a seamless booking experience for this exciting full-day tour.

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Tour Description

Upon embarking on the Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Full-Day Tour, visitors will explore a captivating journey through the opulent state apartments of Windsor Castle and the iconic landmarks of Buckingham Palace.

The tour offers guided tours through the lavish state apartments, providing insight into the rich history and grandeur of these royal residences. Visitors can enjoy accessibility options such as live tour guides and skip-the-line access, enhancing their experience.

However, it’s important to note that this tour may not be suitable for individuals with mobility impairments or wheelchair users due to certain restrictions within the locations.

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the engaging live tour guides and convenient skip-the-line access provided on the Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Full-Day Tour, giving it a high rating overall. Visitors particularly appreciate the following aspects of the tour experience:

Interactive Guide Performance: Tour guides are knowledgeable, entertaining , and make history come alive.

Efficient Tour Experience: The itinerary is well-paced, allowing enough time to explore key attractions without feeling rushed.

Informative Commentary: Guides share fascinating insights and stories about the royal residences, enriching the visit.

Smooth Entry Process: Skip-the-line access saves valuable time, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable exploration of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.

Additional Information

Visitors embarking on the Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Full-Day Tour can find detailed information and guidelines under the section ‘Additional Information’ for a seamless and enriching experience at these iconic royal attractions.

The meeting point for the tour is at Victoria Coach Station in London, ensuring easy access for participants.

It’s essential to note that unescorted tours are conducted at Buckingham Palace, but worry not as audio guides are available to provide insightful commentary during your visit.

These audio guides offer a wealth of information about the history and significance of the sites you’ll explore, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.

Be prepared to absorb the rich heritage and grandeur of these royal locations with the aid of these convenient resources.

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Experience the royal grandeur of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace on this full-day tour filled with history, opulence , and fascinating insights into British monarchy.

With skip-the-line access and a knowledgeable tour guide, you’ll explore the state apartments, St. George’s Chapel, Queen Mary’s Dolls House, and lush royal gardens.

Create unforgettable memories and learn about the magic of these iconic landmarks on this enchanting excursion.

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Royal Tours That Are Worth Checking Out In The UK

There are plenty of destinations dotted across the globe that have shaped the lives of the Royal Family – but, of course, no city more so than London . That said, the UK is brimming with places with Royal significance, from William and Kate meeting at St. Andrews University, to the late Queen’s unwavering love for Balmoral Castle , to Harry and Meghan’s wedding reception at Frogmore House in Windsor. If you’d like to learn more about the Royals and their favourite places first hand, a Royal tour is the way to go. Here is the C&TH pick of Royal tours worth checking out.

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Audley travel’s royal britain tour.

Best For: A Week-Long Trip

Centred around two very Royal capital cities – London and Edinburgh – Audley Travel’s Royal Britain tour is ideal for travellers looking to pack a lot of iconic Royal content into a week-long trip. In London, embark on a tour of the city in a vintage Mini Cooper, soak up the delights of Buckingham Palace (the late Queen Elizabeth II ‘s primary residence), drive over to Windsor and explore the Tudor legacy. Then, hop on the train and be whisked up to Scotland to see the glorious sights of beautiful Edinburgh, the Royal Mile, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, before heading to St. Andrews to relive some of William and Kate’s university days.

How Long?  7 days – 3 nights in London, 3 nights in Edinburgh.

BOOK:  From $6,165 per person. audleytravel.com

Limitless Travel’s A Royal Tour

Best For: Disabled Travellers

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Old buildings are notoriously difficult to access for disabled travellers due to eroded surfaces and a lack of step-free access (to name but a few problems). Because the history of the Royal family frequently centres around such old castles and palaces, Limitless Travel’s ‘A Royal Tour’ package is all the more exciting.

Centered in the southeast of England, in and around London, travellers will begin their Royal journey at Hampton Court, before journeying on to the likes of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. The tour is also led by a Limitless Tour Manager to ensure a problem-free trip.

How Long?  5 days – 4 nights in an accessible hotel just outside of London

BOOK: From £1,299 per person. limitlesstravel.org

Special Group Tours’s Footsteps of a Queen, Tudor England

Best For: History Buffs

Journey back into the past, travelling in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I on one of her annual tours around England that she historically embarked on to keep up with the goings-on in her country . Beginning and ending in London , guests will explore a large number of iconic villages and destinations, including Stamford, Burghley house, Kenilworth Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coughton Court, Sudley Castle, the Cotswolds , Blenheim, Oxford, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace across a period of eight jam-packed days. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely for the history and village lovers.

How Long? 8 days, 7 nights

BOOK:  specialgrouptours.com

AirBnB’s Royal London Walking Tour

Best For: Daytrippers

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They say the best way to explore London is on foot – despite the vastness of the city. Walking tours are a low-cost alternative to traditional tours, and a combined great way to see the sights and get your steps up. This Royal London Walking Tour spans three Royal palaces as well as a plethora of iconic London sights, including Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey – accompanied by expert commentary from the tour guide, Caroline.

How Long?  2.5 hours, starting at 10 AM or 3 PM.

BOOK: £25 per person. airbnb.co.uk

Top Tasting Tours’ Three Palaces Guided Walking Tour and High Tea

Best For: A Regal Bite To Eat

For a specific, palace-based tour that ends on a delicious note, embark on Top Tasting Tour’s Three Palaces Guided Walking Tour, which concludes with Royal High Tea (that’s a more substantial meal than afternoon tea, for the uninitiated).

Expect a guided walk, soaking up the stunning sights of St James’ Palace and Buckingham Palace. Then, hop on a bus to the Royal Albert Hall and stroll through the beautiful Kensington Gardens (currently occupied by the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate – among other members of the Royal family), hearing all about the Royal Family and admiring the Princess Diana gardens and statue. Finally, tuck into quintessentially British high tea of sandwiches, cakes, scones and, of course, tea.

How Long?  Approximately 2 hours.

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Golden Tours’ Royal London Tour

Best For: Soaking Up The Views

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Get acquainted with London the relaxing way: on a coach! The tour guide will point out the best sights so you don’t miss anything. Then, disembark at St Paul’s Cathedral to explore the gloomy crypts and breathtaking architecture. Zooming back over to Buckingham Palace, you’ll witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony, before stepping inside and exploring the palace yourself.

How Long?  Approximately 4 to 5 hours.

BOOK: From £99 per adult, £94 per child, or £381 for a family ticket. goldentours.com

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9 Filming Locations From 'The Crown' — and How to See Them for Yourself

If you're wondering where 'The Crown' was filmed, here are some of the key spots in England and Scotland.

Beyond the bombast and the bomb blasts, season four of Netflix's historical drama The Crown was its finest to date. Fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of season five in November, when the story picks up in the early 1990s with new cast additions — including Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Delbicki as Princess Diana, and Dominic West as Prince Charles. Yet the most awe-inspiring stars of the show remain unmoved: ancient British bricks and mortar.

From turrets and towers to barbicans and battlements, the magnificent backdrops are a major part of The Crown 's appeal, as the royal intrigue moves from palatial estates to magnificent manors, with all the graceful ease of an expert courtier's curtsey.

The real Queen Elizabeth II was less than courteous when it came to Netflix tramping through her many residences — including Buckingham Palace, Balmoral Castle, and Windsor Castle — so the producers had to scour the UK for suitable replacements. And, as viewers can attest, they found some incredible stately surrogates amid the great houses of Great Britain.

Read on for our ultimate travel guide to The Crown — and get planning your own regal retreat to England's green and pleasant land.

1. Buckingham Palace

Season four gives us the unforgettable scene of a soon-to-be Princess Diana roller-skating through the gilded corridors of Buckingham Palace while blasting out Duran Duran on her Walkman. The Palace itself, the monarch's official London residence since 1837, was doubled by Lancaster House — a neoclassical mansion also located at the heart of the British capital.

Built in 1825, Lancaster House opens its doors to the public during London's popular Open City festival, but in the meantime, you can whet your appetite with this virtual tour . (The real Buckingham Palace is also open to the public between July and October, with a bevy of 19 state rooms to explore, as well as the royal gardens.)

2. Balmoral Castle

"The Balmoral Test" is a momentous episode in season four, when both Lady Diana and new British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher are invited to the Queen's beloved Scottish hideaway to be scrutinized by " the Firm ." Imposing Ardverikie Castle doubles as Balmoral throughout every season of the show.

A 19th-century Gothic masterpiece bristling with turrets, the captivating castle of Ardverikie looks spookily similar to Balmoral. Located near Inverness (the capital of the Scottish Highlands) it has a number of cozy guest cottages and lodges for rent on the grounds, while tours of the castle itself are also available.

3. Highgrove

Charles and Diana's country estate, picture-perfect Highgrove in Gloucestershire, is still inhabited by the Prince of Wales today — along with his second wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles. For the show, the enchanting Somerley House on the Hampshire-Dorset border stands in as a more-than-worthy stunt double.

A striking country house on the edge of the New Forest National Park, Somerley looks like the kind of magical place where you could enter a wardrobe and exit in Narnia. In the meantime, it's open for weddings, festivals, concerts, and photo shoots — and you can book the house in its entirety for a weekend, with nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms up for grabs.

4. Windsor Castle

The venue for Prince Harry's much-publicized wedding to Meghan Markle, Windsor Castle also features heavily throughout The Crown . The world's oldest working castle was built nearly 1,000 years ago by William the Conqueror, and today serves as the Queen's weekend home. In the show, it's doubled by two properties: 16th-century Burghley House in Lincolnshire, and the fairytale-esque Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire.

Burghley House, a grand Tudor mansion that also appeared in " Pride and Prejudice ," has a number of accommodation options (our pick is The Dairy ). Meanwhile, you can tour both the gardens of 11th-century Belvoir Castle as well as the castle itself.

5. Sandringham

The Queen's Christmas retreat, Sandringham is a relatively new addition to the royal property portfolio, having only been in the family for four generations. In The Crown , it's the setting for the season four finale, when the entire family gathers here. That scene – along with the rest of the Sandringham action — was shot at statuesque Somerleyton Hall in Suffolk.

A pristine Tudor-Jacobean mansion, Somerleyton — or Somerledetuna in the original Norse — has been a homestead since the Viking invasion of Britain in the 9th century. Today, the house is privately owned, but the gardens are open to the public from April through October (while you're there, don't miss the famous hedge maze , which has been confounding visitors since 1846).

6. Gatcombe Park

The home of Princess Anne, Gatcombe Park is a handsome manor house set in 730 acres of rolling Gloucestershire countryside, just six miles from the Highgrove hideout of her brother, Prince Charles. In The Crown , Gatcombe is doubled by Wrotham Park , a neoclassical mansion located a 30-minute drive north of London, in leafy Hertfordshire.

Wrotham Park might look a bit familiar — its film and TV credits are almost as long as the Queen's Honours List . Highlights include "Bridget Jones's Diary," "Gosford Park," "Vanity Fair," and "Jane Eyre." The good news is that the Palladian mansion is now available for private hire — dinner party for 120 guests anyone?

Lady Diana's ancestral home, Althorp , has been in her family for more than 500 years. In the show (although sadly not in reality), it's here that she first meets Prince Charles, when she's dressed as a tree for her school play, and he arrives to take her older sister out on a date.

The Althorp scenes were shot at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, deep in the heart of Shakespeare country. Various rooms and halls of the stately home can be rented for private events, while it also hosts a series of fun public festivals, from DogFest to The Game Fair. The real Althorp, just 55 miles away, is open to the public each July and August. Guests are able to explore the state rooms where Diana grew up and picnic on the grounds, but the grave of the late Princess (on an Arthurian-style island in the middle of a lake) is strictly off-limits.

8. Kensington Palace

Grand, gorgeous Kensington Palace in west London was the birthplace of Queen Victoria and is Charles and Diana's London residence in season four of The Crown . Producers chose a handful of venues to double as this important royal residence, led by the luxurious Hertfordshire stately home, Brocket Hall .

Built in 1760, Brocket Hall was one of Queen Victoria's favorite country estates — and was also home to two British Prime Ministers in the 19th century. Today, members of the public can stay in elegant Melbourne Lodge — a converted coach house on the mansion's leafy grounds with 16 en-suite bedrooms available.

9. Hedsor House

Hedsor House , a grand Georgian mansion on more than 100 acres in Buckinghamshire, is a popular filming location for television series, including Downtown Abbey , Veep , and even America's Next Top Model . In season four of The Crown , its elegant interiors served as 10 Downing Street, the living quarters and executive offices of the U.K.'s prime minister, played by Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher. (Jonny Lee Miller takes over as John Major in season five.)

Alas, unless you're attending a wedding or other private event at Hedsor House, the property is off-limits to the public. That said, in the rare chance a marrying couple isn't making use of The Hive , a three-bedroom cottage on the property, it can be rented overnight. You can also check out the main estate's opulent rooms via a virtual tour .

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Where was The Crown filmed? Your guide to Season 5's filming locations

Everyone’s favourite real-life British Monarchy drama, The Crown, is returning to the small screen for its fifth season this November – and we’ve hunted down all the coolest filming locations that you can explore. The royal series follows the life and reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Season 5 will see her face what was perhaps the toughest period of her reign: the 90s.

With a whole new cast of stars – including Elizabeth Debicki as Diana and Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II – we’ll enjoy a fictionalised retelling of the historical events and intense drama of the 90s, including the breakdown of three royal marriages and a huge fire at Windsor Castle.

As with previous seasons of the show, access to Buckingham Palace itself wasn’t possible, but the The Crown’s producers did splash the cash on filming locations in lavish castles, stately homes and beautiful estates across the UK and Spain . If you’re wondering where The Crown filmed instead, we’ve found a few of the top locations featured in Season 5.

This season’s release will be all the more poignant as the first season of TV show to be released since the deaths of Prince Philip in 2021 and Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.

Even on holiday in Spain, Diana (played by Elizabeth Deblecki) and Prince Charles (Dominic West) couldn’t escape from the paparazzi. The Crown’s film crew recreated 1991 holiday memories in Spain using the Spanish island of Mallorca for the series. A glamorous speedboat set the stage for when the royal couple and their children were papped at the beachside town of Andratx. Of course, you too could rent a speedboat in Mallorca (or join our Best of Spain tour).

We know the Queen loved Scotland and so the nation continues to star heavily in Season 5. Yes, this season we can expect more scenes at Balmoral Castle, the royal summer residence in Aberdeenshire. Again, The Crown used Ardverikie House and its estate near Inverness as the filming locations for the famous castle. This 19th-century former traditional Highland sporting estate sits on the shores of Loch Laggan and bears a huge likeness to the true royal residence. You can step inside the massive 38,000-acre estate and tour the reception rooms if you book a night’s stay there.

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Princess Diana had plenty of high-profile encounters with the paparazzi in the 90s, and to recreate these scenes there’s nowhere better than London. The Crown crew used filming locations in Croydon, near the Fairfield Halls. After separating with Prince Charles, Diana kept Kensington Palace as her residence and The Crown filming for this took place across two locations – Harefield Grove in Hillingdon, and Brocket Hall near Welwyn Garden City. Both stately homes are from the late 18th and early 19th centuries and have been used for other film productions through the decades. Want the royal treatment yourself? You can stay at Brocket Hall, which is also a golf course and hotel.

Where was Buckingham Palace when The Crown crew picked filming locations? Well, a home that grand actually needed several estates and a movie studio set to recreate. Playing the part of Buckingham Palace were Lancaster House on Pall Mall in London, Wrotham Park in Barnet, and Wilton House near Salisbury. For the exterior shots, the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich stepped in.

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Windsor Castle is practically a character in the latest season of The Crown as it faces disastrous events. Stepping in as the famous castle was none other than Burghley House in Stamford. This Crown filming location is a 16th-century house still owned by the family of Sir William Cecil, who first built the estate. You might recognise it from Season 4!

In 1995 the Queen and Prince Philip took Prince Charles and Diana to Moscow on a royal visit. So how do The Crown film a Russian town in the UK? It heads to Little Germany in the town of Bradford, West Yorkshire. The crew redressed Forster Square to look like the Russian Capital.

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The magnificent seafront Queens Hotel in Eastbourne is featured in the final scenes of Season 5. The Netflix big-budget royal drama took over the halls of the grand old hotel – and not for the first time. This magnificent Victorian-era hotel starred in The Crown in Season 3 too. If you want to visit yourself, book at night and enjoy ‘the UK’s sunniest place’. The charming seaside resort town is the perfect place for a short, relaxing break.

The Crown Season 5 will stream on Netflix from 9 November 2022. Will you be watching or visiting any of these The Crown filming locations? Leave us a comment…

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King charles surfaces leaving windsor castle amid russian death hoax, king charles surfaces leaving windsor castle ... amid russian death hoax.

King Charles is alive and well despite what some Russian propaganda might have some believing this week -- proven by the fact the guy was photographed out and about.

HRH was seen doing his duties Tuesday in and around the London area -- including meeting with Korean War vets at Buckingham Palace ... where he hosted and chatted with the heroes, and later in the day, swinging by Windsor Castle ... where he was spotted exiting.

As you can see by the pics ... Chuck is very much so still with us, and the reason that's significant is because several Russian media sites and blogs floated a wild story about him supposedly kicking the bucket all through the weekend -- something that clearly isn't true.

These false reports were so rampant, in fact, that a BS statement being attributed to Buckingham Palace made the rounds -- which appeared to announce his sudden passing.

The cause these fake Russian sites were referencing was cancer complication -- and it got so out of control, the British embassy in Moscow had to issue an official clarification on the record ... noting that the King was not 6 feet deep, and instead going about his business.

He's just the latest senior Royal to face wild conspiracy theories -- remember, Kate Middleton has been in the crosshairs of tinfoil hat types for several weeks now ... that is, until she surfaced herself in the flesh over the weekend in what's an obvious and clear sighting.

The Princess of Wales was out and about Saturday, walking on her own two feet and looking relatively health -- this after being sidelined for a few months following a surgery she had in January, which involved a procedure in her abdomen area. Unclear what exactly it was for.

In any case ... she's been subjected to a barrage of jokes and gossip, just as her father-in-law has in the past 48 hours.

Tough times for the Royals, no doubt.

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