Natural landmarks · London
Horse Guards
In or near London.
Horse Guards — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — 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 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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Place summary
Horse Guards is a historic building located in London, postcode SW1A. It serves as the entrance to St James's Park and is known for its role as the official entrance to Buckingham Palace. The structure features a distinctive neoclassical design and is part of the ceremonial duties of the Household Cavalry.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5048, -0.1270
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1A 2AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/133153176 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horse Guards?
- Horse Guards is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1A 2AX), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Horse Guards?
- Horse Guards — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horse Guards?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1A 2AX.
- Is Horse Guards free to visit?
- Yes, Horse Guards is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horse Guards?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1A 2AX.