Natural landmarks · London
Horse Guards Parade
In or near London.
Horse Guards Parade — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Horse Guards Parade is a other located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Horse Guards Parade is a ceremonial parade ground in Whitehall, London, known for its historical significance and military ceremonies. Visitors can witness the Changing of the Guard and explore the rich history of the Household Cavalry.
Place summary
Horse Guards Parade is an open space located in London. It is known for its historical significance and as the site of the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The area is flanked by the Horse Guards building, which dates back to the early 18th century and is a notable example of neoclassical architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5047, -0.1283
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1A 2AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.4 km
- Official site
- householdcavalry.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/4256958 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horse Guards Parade?
- Horse Guards Parade is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1A 2AX), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Horse Guards Parade?
- Horse Guards Parade — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horse Guards Parade?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1A 2AX.
- Is Horse Guards Parade free to visit?
- Yes, Horse Guards Parade is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horse Guards Parade?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1A 2AX.