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Changing of the Guard

Each morning between May and July at 11:30AM the guard changes outside Buckingham Palace. The rest of the year, the guard changes on alternate days, weather permitting. A board is placed outside the palace in the morning to say whether the Changing of the Guard ceremony will take place or not. There is no charge to view the Changing of the Guard—simply turn up and stand at the fence in front of the Palace, but it is worth getting there early to ensure a good view, particularly when the weather is fine.

Address: Buckingham Palace
Getting there: tube: Green Park or St James's Park
Hours: May-Jul 11:30AM daily; for other times, see website
Price: Free
Website: royal.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

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