About the event
Buckingham Palace is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Instantly recognisable as the official residence of the Sovereign, it is also a working building, hosting almost 100,000 guests and attracting over 15 million tourists every year.
The Palace’s electrical cabling, plumbing and heating have not been updated since the 1950s. The building’s infrastructure is in urgent need of a complete overhaul to prevent long-term damage to the building and its contents.
The most cost-effective way to replace these essential services, and to ensure that The Palace is fit for purpose for the next 50 years, is to undertake a phased programme of works over ten years. The programme will realise a series of long term financial and environmental benefits, as well as improvements to visitor access. The Palace will remain occupied and fully operational for the duration.
The programme commenced in April 2017 and will complete in 2027.
Activities
The Buckingham Palace Reservicing Programme will host visits to various construction sites at the Palace in March 2026 as part of the Open Doors BuildUK event. Visitors will be taken behind the scenes of the Programme and have chance to see some of the operational improvements that have been made at the Palace including new lifts, and the replacement of pipes and wires across the Palace.
Please note, bookings are available to local educational institutions through a direct invitation from the Careers and Enterprise Company or DWP.
Information
Educational Visits:Visits limited to educational institutions only.
Minimum age: 16 years old
Details of participants must be provided in advance to allow security screening to take place ahead of the event.
Accessibility:The Site Tours at Buckingham Palace will involve stairs and uneven surfaces. PPE will be provided, but visitors should be aware that they are not accessible tours.
Get in touch
Our address:
London, England, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Charlotte Restorick
charlotte.restorick@royal.uk