CHANGING OF THE HORSE GUARDS, HORSE GUARDS PARADE, WHITEHALL, LONDON, SUMMER UNIFORMS AND A NEW ROUTINE (COMPARED TO WINTER). The Changing of the Guard at the Horse Guards Parade square takes place daily, Monday to Saturday at 11:00 and on Sundays at 10:00 o'clock morning. Normally this parade is not so crowded and therefore it should be fine if you arrive approx. 15 minutes before it starts.
This parade is not so extensive and pompous as the one in front of the Buckingham Palace. For those who do not want to waste too much time by watching the Changing of the Guard and for those who simply are horse lovers, this variant is preferable
If that is already too much time consuming for you and if you only want to have a photo with a horse guard, then you are also at the right place there. From 10:00 to 16:00 o'clock two horse guards are standing in front of the gate to Whitehall street. Perfect for a photo or a selfie.
WHAT IS HORSE GUARDS PARADE?
The Horse Guards Parade is a ceremonial parade ground used for public and royal events throughout the year.
The Horse Guards Parade ground was originally the courtyard in the middle of Henry VIII’s Royal Palace of Whitehall.
At the front (or Whitehall) entrance of Horse Guards Parade, you will see members of the Household Cavalry, who are there to protect the official entrance to St. James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace.
HOW TO GET HERE
Address: The Household Division, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
Nearest Underground Station: Westminster, Embankment or Charing Cross
Nearest Railway Station: Charing Cross
Bus Routes: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 159, 453
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