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.
Prices
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.
Map & directions
Visitor entrance on The Mall, Clarence House, St James's Palace, London, SW1A 1BABy 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 onlineRefreshments
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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