Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle July Changing of the Guard Schedule!

For first-time visitors to the UK
The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle💂
is a fantastic opportunity to experience British royal traditions and military pomp🥰

Plus, with Buckingham Palace's summer opening hours now in effect
It's the perfect time to visit the historic palace while catching the guard-changing ceremony✨️

———🕌Buckingham Palace🕌———
🔷「Ceremony Time」
📆July schedule: Usually held at 11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (July 2/4/9/11/16/18/21/23/25/28/30)

🔷「Ceremony Timeline」
10:43 Old Guard departs from St. James's Palace
10:57 New Guard departs from Wellington Barracks
11:00 Official Changing of the Guard ceremony begins
11:10 St. James's Palace guards leave Buckingham Palace
11:25 Relieved sentries depart from St. James's Palace
11:40-11:45 Guards leave Buckingham Palace, ceremony concludes

🔷「Transport & Best Viewing Spots」
🚌Bus: 11, 211, 239, C1, C10
🚇Nearest tube: Green Park/St James's Park stations
🚗Driving: Not recommended due to traffic and expensive parking
✅Best views: Higher positions at Victoria Memorial/by palace railings (arrive early for any spot)

🔷「Buckingham Palace Summer Opening」
📆Dates: July 10 - September 28
💰Tickets: Adults from £32; Youth (18-24) from £20.5

————🏰Windsor Castle🏰————
🔶「Ceremony Time」
📆July schedule: Usually held at 11:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (July 1/3/5/10/12/15/17/19/22/24/26/29/31)

🔶「Ceremony Timeline」
10:45 New Guard marches from Victoria Barracks through town center to Windsor Castle
11:00 Changing of the Guard ceremony inside Windsor Castle
11:25 Old Guard marches back to Victoria Barracks

🔶「Transport & Best Viewing Spots」
🚂Train: Depart from Waterloo or Paddington stations
🚗Driving: Accessible via M3/M4 (expensive parking)
✅Best view: Recommended to purchase Windsor Castle tickets for interior viewing

🔶「Visiting Windsor Castle」
📆Dates: January 2 - December 29
💰Tickets: Adults from £31; Youth (18-24) from £20

Whether you're visiting the UK for the first time
or seeking deeper immersion in British culture💂
The Changing of the Guard at both palaces is a must-see
We hope this "Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Guard Change Schedule" enhances your travel experience💕~

Post by 英国卡皮巴拉假日旅游 | Jul 11, 2025

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