THE ROYAL COLLECTION GROUP VISITS & PRIVATE TOURS 2011

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1 THE ROYAL COLLECTION GROUP VISITS & PRIVATE TOURS 2011 The Official Residences of The Queen The Official London Residence of The Prince of Wales

2 Welcome What s on Exhibitions in 2011/12 Royal Fabergé Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace 1 August 25 September 2011 Dutch Landscapes The Queen s Gallery, London 15 April 9 October 2011 The Heart of the Great Alone Scott, Shackleton & Antarctic Photography The Queen s Gallery, London 21 October April 2012 Prince Philip: Celebrating Ninety Years The Drawings Gallery, Windsor Castle 12 February January 2012 Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer The Queen s Gallery, Edinburgh 25 February 5 June 2011 The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to Holbein The Queen s Gallery, Edinburgh 17 June January 2012 I am delighted to introduce you to the Royal Collection s new programme of group visits and private tours. Your booking will make an important contribution to the work of the Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity established in 1993 under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The income from your ticket and from any purchase you make in our shops supports the Trust s work in conservation, research, education, publishing and exhibitions, enabling the maximum possible enjoyment of the Royal Collection. To learn more about the work of the Royal Collection, please visit Group Awards We are delighted and proud that Buckingham Palace was voted Best UK Attraction 2010 by readers of both Group Travel Organiser and Group Leisure magazines. We greatly value the business of group travel organisers and thank you for your support. Don t forget that many group visits can be booked online at To keep in touch and up to date with all the latest visits and tours, please subscribe to our new groups e-newsletter. Jonathan Marsden Director of the Royal Collection Cover image: The Crimson Drawing Room, one of the Semi-State Rooms at Windsor Castle Photographer: Peter Smith Top: Caravaggio s The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, c , being cleaned at the Royal Collection Conservation Studios, Windsor

3 2011 Highlights Royal FabergÉ As part of the Summer Opening of the State Rooms, a fascinating exhibition of some of the most outstanding examples of Fabergé s craftsmanship will be shown at Buckingham Palace. The royal collection of Fabergé is the world s greatest collection of the Russian goldsmith and jeweller s work. It has been formed by successive generations of the British Royal Family, from Queen Victoria to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. This exhibition charts the Royal Family s enduring passion for Fabergé through 100 of the master s finest pieces, from the dazzling Imperial Easter Eggs and delicate flower ornaments to the enchanting animal sculptures. State Rooms & Highlights of the Garden Buckingham Palace Christopher Simon Sykes A visit to the State Rooms followed by a Highlights Garden Tour proved a very popular new combination last summer, and has availability throughout September An alternative to the more comprehensive Garden Tour, in April, May and June, it provides the chance to see the garden in late summer and to enjoy the Garden Café and the Palace shop. A celebration of Prince Philip s 90th Birthday Windsor Castle Opening in February 2011, an exhibition at Windsor Castle marks the 90th birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 10 June Bringing together photographs, memorabilia, paintings and gifts, it will illustrate his life, work and wide-ranging interests. Contents Page Buckingham Palace 4 The Royal Mews 7 The Queen s Gallery, London 8 Clarence House 10 Windsor Castle 12 Frogmore House 16 Palace of Holyroodhouse 18 The Queen s Gallery, Edinburgh 21 Quick Reference Guide 22 Above: Carl Fabergé, Mosaic Egg with surprise, 1914 Far left: Buckingham Palace garden Left: David Poole, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, 1986 (detail) Direct booking line

4 buckingham palace Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. During January, April, August and September, when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the nineteen magnificent State Rooms. Photographer: Peter Smith

5 COMBINED visit the STATE ROOMS AND HIGHLIGHTS GARDEN TOUR, BUCKINGHAM PALACE Garden Tour Buckingham Palace Photographer: Christopher Simon Sykes New for 2011, enjoy a leisurely day out at Buckingham Palace and combine a visit to the State Rooms with a guided tour of the most remarkable features of the famous garden. The Highlights Garden Tour includes the beautiful Herbaceous Border, the wisteria-clad summer house and Rose Garden, the enormous Waterloo Vase and the Palace tennis court, where King George VI and Fred Perry played in the 1930s. The 39-acre garden is today the setting for The Queen s Garden Parties. Described as a walled oasis in the middle of London, it boasts more than 350 types of wild flower, over 200 trees and a three-acre lake. Between the audio tour of the State Rooms and the guided tour of the garden, the itinerary allows time for your group to take in the panoramic view of the lawn from the Garden Café and to visit the Palace shop. A visit to Buckingham Palace lasts approximately two and a half hours, and a guided tour of the garden lasts 45 minutes. Main: The White Drawing Room Above: The Herbaceous Border, Buckingham Palace garden Above right: Wisteria-clad summer house, Buckingham Palace garden Availability 1 25 September Open daily 09:45 18:30 (last admission 14:15) Photographer: Christopher Simon Sykes Combined-ticket price Adult Over 60/Student Under Minimum number 15/ maximum number 25 Visit Buckingham Palace on a Spring weekend, when it is usually closed to the public, for a tranquil tour of its famous garden. The tour begins with light refreshments and an illustrated introductory talk in The Queen s Gallery. Following the talk, which focuses on the garden s history, your group will enjoy an hour-long tour of the garden in the company of an expert guide. In addition to features covered by the Highlights Tour, the Garden Tour includes views of the beautiful lake and an entire circuit of the garden. A visit lasts approximately two hours. Availability April to June Selected dates and times Please call the Specialist Sales Team. Tour price Adult Over 60/Student Under Minimum number 15/ maximum number 25 Price includes an introductory talk, tea and coffee. Direct booking line

6 GUIDED PRIVATE EVENING TOUR The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace This exclusive tour of Buckingham Palace offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the State Rooms once the doors have closed to visitors for the day. The tour begins at the Ambassadors Entrance, where your guide explains how the Palace has evolved from a private royal residence to become one of the most famous buildings in the world. With their gilded ceilings and glittering chandeliers, the State Rooms provide a perfect setting for the many famous masterpieces from the Royal Collection. Paintings, furniture, sculpture and porcelain will be described by your expert guide. In August and September, you also have the opportunity to view the special exhibition, Royal Fabergé. During the summer your tour ends with a glass of champagne in the Bow Room and, weather-permitting, you may then move outside to the West Terrace. From here you have the perfect view of Buckingham Palace s famous garden, where every year over 30,000 guests attend The Queen s Garden Parties. The availability of these special tours has been extended to dates in January, April and May, when The Queen is in residence at Sandringham and Windsor. During these months champagne is served in the Grand Entrance, and tours may take place in the afternoon. Availability 2 31 January and 14 April 13 May Monday to Sunday, selected dates and times Please call the Specialist Sales Team for details. 1 August 25 September Monday to Sunday 17:00 19:00 Tour price 60. Minimum number 25/ booking value 1,500, maximum number 60 Price includes a copy of the official guidebook and a glass of champagne. Above: Guests on the Grand Staircase 6 Direct booking line

7 Group Visit The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace Group Visit The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace The State Rooms are at the heart of the Palace and provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining. They are lavishly furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Van Dyck and Canaletto, sculpture by Canova, exquisite pieces of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. Royal Fabergé, the special display at the Summer Opening, presents a selection of the most dazzling examples of 19thcentury craftsmanship. Fabergé has been collected by successive generations of the British Royal Family, from Queen Victoria to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. At the end of a visit to the State Rooms, Buckingham Palace s new Garden Café on the West Terrace is the perfect place for groups to gather and enjoy views across the famous lawn. Photographer: Pawel Libera Opening times 1 August 25 September Open daily 09:45 18:30 (last admission 15:45) Admission price Individual Group Adult Over 60/ Student Under Photographer: Edward Staines The Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables in existence and home to the royal collection of historic coaches and carriages, is now open throughout the year. A complimentary audio tour offers a unique insight into the work of this Royal Household department. Alternatively, you may prefer to join one of the regular guided tours offered from March to October. Among the many coaches and carriages on display are the Glass Coach, used by royal brides, the Irish State Coach, used by The Queen for the State Opening of Parliament and the luxurious Australian State Coach, with central heating and electric windows. The most dazzling of all is the Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since that of George IV in The horses stabled at the Mews are Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays. Above: The Head Groom leads two Windsor Greys Left: Garden Café at Buckingham Palace Opening times 3 January 25 March and 1 November 23 December Open Monday to Friday 11:00 16:00 (last admission 15:15) 26 March 31 July and 26 September 31 October Open daily, except Friday 11:00 16:00 (last admission 15:15) 1 August 25 September Open daily 10:00 17:00 (last admission 16:15) Admission price Individual Group Adult Over 60/ Student Under Price includes an audio tour or guided tour. Direct booking line

8 the queen s gallery Buckingham Palace Private Talks and Views Enjoy an exhibition without the crowds with one of our experts or your own guide. 15 April 9 October 2011 Opening times This exhibition brings together 42 remarkable works from the golden age of Dutch painting, including landscapes by Jacob van Ruisdael, Aelbert Cuyp and Meyndert Hobbema. The fine detail and meticulous finish of Dutch landscapes appealed to British taste. The ability of Netherlandish artists to depict mood and emotion through the landscape of their homeland or the Italian countryside influenced the great British painters John Constable and JMW Turner. On seeing a seascape by Willem van de Velde the Younger, Turner remarked, Ah! That made me a painter. Open daily 10:00 17:30 (last admission 16:30) Admission price Individual Group Adult Over 60/ Student Under Price includes an audio tour. Private Morning Visit 09:30 10:30, (except August and September), 20 per person. Minimum number 50/booking value 1,000, maximum number 150. Groups may bring their own guide. Private Evening View 18:00 19: per person. Minimum number 50/booking value 1,250, maximum number 150. Groups may bring their own guide and enjoy a glass of wine in the Gallery shop. Private Evening Talk and View 18:00 20: per person. Minimum number 40/booking value 1,200, maximum number 80. Price includes a talk by an expert guide, a private view of the exhibition and a glass of wine in the Gallery shop. Above: Jan van der Heyden, A Country House on the Vliet near Delft, c.1660 (detail) Above right: Meyndert Hobbema, A Watermill beside a Woody Lane, c Direct booking line

9 The Heart of the Great Alone Scott, Shackleton & Antarctic Photography Exhibition Talk To appreciate an exhibition in more depth, book an exclusive introductory talk by a Royal Collection curator or expert in the Gallery s Redgrave Room. Following the talk, your group is free to enjoy the exhibition at leisure using a complimentary audio guide. availability 1 May 30 June 2011 (Dutch Landscapes) 1 November 15 December 2011 (The Heart of the Great Alone) Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 Admission price Adult Over Under Minimum number 20, maximum number 80 Price includes an exhibition talk, admission to the Gallery, and tea and coffee. 21 October April 2012 This exhibition of remarkable Antarctic photography by George Herbert Ponting and Frank Hurley marks the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott s ill-fated journey to the South Pole. Ponting s dramatic images record Scott s Terra Nova expedition of , which led to the tragic death of five of the team on their return from the South Pole. Hurley s extraordinary icescapes were taken during Ernest Shackleton s Polar expedition on Endurance in , which ended with the heroic sea journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia. Both collections of photographs were presented to King George V and are today part of the Royal Photograph Collection. Opening times Open daily 10:00 17:30 (last admission 16:30) Admission price Individual Group Adult Over 60/ Student Under Price includes an audio tour. Direct booking line Main: Herbert Ponting, The Terra Nova at the ice foot, Cape Evans, 1911 Left: Herbert Ponting, The Glad Eye, November 1911 March

10 CLARENCE HOUSE Clarence House, which stands beside St James s Palace, is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and of Princes William and Harry. It was the London home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother for almost fifty years. Here she entertained foreign Heads of State, charities and organisations with which she was connected, a tradition continued by Their Royal Highnesses today. Direct booking line Photographer: Christopher Simon Sykes

11 GROUP VISIT Clarence House Private Tour Clarence House Main: The Morning Room Left: Clarence House Above: Clarence House garden Above right: The Cornwall Room Bottom right: J.F. Herring, Cotherstone, winner of the 1843 Derby, with his forebears, 1843 For a very special visit to Clarence House, your group can now book a private late-afternoon tour of this beautiful residence. These exclusive guided tours include the Cornwall Room, not available on a normal day visit. The room is hung with 22 of The Prince of Wales s watercolours painted between 1998 and Following your tour with an expert guide, your group can enjoy a glass of champagne and a view of the enchanting garden. Built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash, Clarence House is one of the last remaining great aristocratic town houses in London. It takes its name from its first occupant, William Henry, Duke of Clarence, later William IV. The arrangement of the rooms and the groupings of their contents remain much as they were in Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother s time, with important works from Her Majesty s famous collection of art in their former positions. Today visitors are guided around the five rooms on the ground floor where official engagements are undertaken and important guests are received by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Book a combined ticket with Buckingham Palace and see two very different residences that have served as home to Her Majesty The Queen. Opening times 1 31 August Open Monday to Friday 10:00 16:00 (last admission 15:00) Saturday, Sunday 10:00 17:30 (last admission 16:30) Admission price Adult/Over Under Price includes a guided tour. Maximum group size 18. Combined-ticket price Adult Over 60/Student Under Availability 1 31 August Monday to Friday Tour price 30.00, 16:30 17:45 Minimum number 15/booking value 450, maximum number 40. Price includes a guided tour, a copy of the official guidebook and a glass of champagne. Direct booking line

12 WINDSOR CASTLE Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Established in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, it has been remodelled by successive kings and queens, including Henry II, Charles II and George IV. Today The Queen spends most of her private weekends at the Castle, which is also used regularly for ceremonial and State occasions. Photographer: Peter Smith

13 Group Visit Windsor Castle EXHIBITION TALK Prince Philip: Celebrating Ninety Years Photographer: Peter Packer Windsor Castle offers an extraordinarily rich and varied day out, all on one site. The magnificent State Apartments are lavishly furnished with world-famous works of art, from paintings by Holbein, Rubens and Van Dyck to a masterpiece in miniature Queen Mary s Dolls House. During the winter months, the sumptuous private apartments created by George IV, the Semi-State Rooms, are added to the visitor route. New for 2011, small groups will be able to climb 200 steps to the top of the Round Tower during August and September. Those with sufficient stamina can take in breathtaking views of the London skyline and the River Thames. For details and prices please visit the website. Opening times March to October Open daily 09:45 17:15 (last admission 16:00) November to February Open daily 09:45 16:15 (last admission 15:00) Admission price Individual Group Adult Over 60/ Student Under Price includes an audio tour, a Precinct tour and admission to the special exhibition. Opening in February 2011, a special exhibition in the Castle s Drawings Gallery marks the 90th birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 10 June Photographs, memorabilia, paintings and gifts have been selected from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives, with around a third of the works on loan from The Duke s own collection. The exhibition illustrates his early life and naval career, his marriage and family life, his work in support of The Queen as Patron or President of some 800 organisations, and his wide-ranging interests and achievements. To appreciate this exhibition in more depth, your group can book a talk by a member of Royal Collection staff. Availability March to December 2011 (excluding July and August) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 Admission price Adult Over 60/Student Under Minimum number 15/ maximum number 30. Price includes admission to the Castle, an exhibition talk, tea and coffee. Main: The Queen s Ballroom Above: The Round Tower Above right: David Poole, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, 1986, presented to HM The Queen on the occasion of her 60th birthday by the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Direct booking line

14 guided private tour Great Kitchen to State Apartments COMBINED VISIT Windsor Castle and The Savill Garden The splendour and history of Windsor Castle is perfectly matched by the beauty and serenity of The Savill Garden, just four miles away. One of the great royal gardens of Windsor Great Park, The Savill Garden was created in the late 1930s by Sir Eric Savill, under the watchful eye and royal patronage of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The garden is designed for year-round interest and colour. This perennially popular group tour gives an extraordinary insight into the behindthe-scenes life of the Castle. The Great Kitchen is the oldest, substantially unchanged and still working kitchen in the country and has remained in constant use for nearly 750 years. Here the royal chefs prepare food for State Banquets and for Easter Court, when The Queen is in residence at Windsor for a month. Your guided tour begins in the Castle s Winchester Tower with refreshments and an introduction to royal dining, past and present. You hear about the elaborate dinners prepared for Elizabeth I, George IV and Queen Victoria and about the preparations for State occasions today. Your group then proceeds through the medieval Undercroft to the Great Kitchen, areas that are not normally open to the public. Your visit concludes in the magnificent State Apartments, which are regularly used for entertaining on State and ceremonial occasions. Availability Until March 2011 and from October to December 2011 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday The guided part of the visit lasts approximately one and a half hours, after which groups can tour the State Apartments at their leisure. Tour price 32. Minimum number 15/ booking value 480, maximum number 30 Price includes an introductory talk, a private tour of the Great Kitchen, refreshments, an audio tour, the official guidebook and admission to the Castle. Availability April to October Windsor Castle opening times as shown The Savill Garden 10:00 18:00 Combined-ticket price Adult Over 60/Student Under Price includes an audio tour, a Precinct tour and admission to The Savill Garden Direct booking line

15 guided private evening tour The State Apartments, Windsor Castle Photographer: Peter Smith Opposite page Left: Preparing for a State Banquet in the Great Kitchen Right The new Rose Garden at The Savill Garden This page Above: The Queen s Drawing Room Below: Tiger s head from Tipu Sultan s throne, presented to William IV by the East India Company in 1831 In the company of an expert guide, your group can enjoy an exclusive behind-the-ropes experience in the magnificent State Apartments. The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, Windsor encompasses 1,000 years of royal history. Discover how William the Conqueror s wooden castle was rebuilt by Edward III as a stone fortress with magnificent apartments. Charles II set out to rival the Versailles of his cousin Louis XIV, while George IV filled the rooms with outstanding works of art and gave the Castle its famous skyline. The tour ends with a glass of champagne. Please note that Queen Mary s Dolls House, the special exhibition and St George s Chapel are not included in this tour. Availability August and September Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 18:00 20:30 October to March Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 18:00 20:30 Tour price 50. Minimum number 15/ booking value 750, maximum number 60 Price includes a copy of the official guidebook and a glass of champagne. Direct booking line

16 frogmore house Hidden away in the private Home Park about a mile from Windsor Castle, Frogmore House is set in beautiful gardens first laid out by Queen Charlotte in the 1790s. While Windsor Castle is the setting for grand ceremonial and State occasions, Frogmore has traditionally been a royal retreat and is used today by the Royal Family for private entertaining. Photographer: Arnaud Carpentier

17 GROUP VISIT Frogmore House Combined visit Frogmore House and The Savill Garden Combine your visit to Frogmore House with The Savill Garden for a summer s day out. In 1932 Queen Mary gave Sir Eric Savill permission to develop a garden in Windsor Great Park. The creation of the 35-acre garden was later followed with great interest by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and the Temperate House is dedicated to her. During August and September, visitors can delight in the vibrant colour of The Savill Garden s beautiful herbaceous borders and the eye-catching and critically acclaimed Savill Building. Here you can enjoy the excellent visitor facilities, including a gift shop, plant shop and restaurant. Photographer: Andrew Lawson Your guided tour will take you through this delightful house, telling the story of past residents. Frogmore is especially linked with Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, and her talented daughters. Their love of art and botany is reflected throughout the interiors, particularly in the beautiful Mary Moser Room. The Duchess of Kent lived at Frogmore for almost twenty years, and her daughter, Queen Victoria, visited the house regularly during her long widowhood and often worked on her papers there. The tour ends in the Britannia Room, where, following the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht in 1997, The Duke of Edinburgh arranged a selection of items to reflect the interior of the much-loved vessel. The rich mahogany table that dominates the centre of the room was made for Britannia in the 1950s. For a very special experience at Frogmore, groups may now enjoy a private evening tour. A guided tour is followed by a glass of champagne in the Colonnade Room overlooking the lake and garden. Opening Times 2 August 29 September Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:00 17:00 (last admission 15:00) Day Tour price Pre-booked coach groups only, 9.00 per person Private Evening Tour price Pre-booked coach groups only, 25.00, 17:00 18:30 Minimum number 15/booking value 375, maximum number 36. Price includes a guided tour, a copy of the official guidebook and a glass of champagne. Please note that the Royal Mausoleum is not open to visitors as part of any tour. Main: The Colonnade Room from the Green Pavilion Above: Frogmore House Right: The Savill Garden Availability 2 August 29 September Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Frogmore House 10:00 15:00 (timed tickets) The Savill Garden 10:00 18:00 Combined ticket price Adult/Over 60/ Student Under Direct booking line

18 palace of holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh s Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur s Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland s rich history and is today the country s only working royal palace. Photographer: Peter Smith

19 Group visit Palace of Holyroodhouse Photographer: John Freeman Photographer: Shannon Tofts Photographer: Shannon Tofts The Palace is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots and was the setting for many dramatic episodes in her short and turbulent reign. Mary witnessed the murder of her Italian secretary, David Rizzio, by her jealous husband, Lord Darnley, in her private apartments at Holyrood. Recently refurbished and reopened to visitors, these intimate rooms in the Palace s west corner tower were home to Mary following her return from France in Lord Darnley was buried in the adjacent 12th-century Abbey, now a beautiful ruin. The State Apartments at Holyrood are renowned for their fine plasterwork ceilings and unrivalled collection of tapestries. Today they are used by The Queen for official ceremonies and entertaining. It was here that Her Majesty received Pope Benedict XVI on his official visit to the UK in September Your group can enjoy a range of light refreshments or lunch in the Café at the Palace. Please ask for further details when making your booking. New for 2011, free tours of the romantic ruin of Holyrood Abbey run daily from April to October. Groups are welcome to join a tour on a turn-up-and-go basis. Opening times April to October Open daily 09:30 18:00 (last admission 17:00) November to March Open daily 09:30 16:30 (last admission 15:30) Admission price Individual Group Adult Over 60/ Student Under Main: Mary, Queen of Scots Bedchamber Above left: Palace of Holyroodhouse Top: Tour of Holyrood Abbey Above: Her Majesty The Queen attends the Garden Party, July 2009 Left: King George V s diamond Thistle Star Direct booking line

20 guided private tour The State Apartments, Palace of Holyroodhouse Photographer: Shannon Tofts This very special tour, which allows visitors behind the ropes in several rooms, begins with an introduction to Holyrood s important role today as Her Majesty The Queen s official residence in Scotland. It also provides an insight into the work of the Royal Household, the organisation that supports The Queen in her duties. Your guide will reveal the Palace s rich history, while explaining the fascinating behind-thescenes work of the Royal Household that ensures the smooth-running of official events, such as Garden Parties, Investitures, audiences and receptions. The West Drawing Room, used by members of the Royal Family as a private sitting room and not normally open to the public, is included in the tour. It is among the most beautiful rooms in the Palace and boasts one of the finest 17th-century plasterwork ceilings. Your tour continues through the magnificent State Rooms and Historic Apartments. Morning tours finish in the Café at the Palace, and evening tours end with a glass of champagne. To create a very special evening event, a range of hospitality at the Café at the Palace may be enjoyed after your private tour. For full details of the catering options, please telephone Morning availability Throughout the year 08:30 10:30 Evening availability April to October 18:30 20:30 November to March 18:00 20:00 Tour price Morning tour 25. Evening tour 30. Minimum number 25/booking value 625/ 750, maximum number 60 Morning tour price includes a copy of the official guidebook and tea, coffee and pastries. Evening tour price includes a copy of the official guidebook and a glass of champagne. Above: The West Drawing Room Left: The Darnley Jewel, c Direct booking line

21 the queen s gallery palace of holyroodhouse Marcus Adams Royal Photographer The Northern Renaissance Dürer To Holbein MARCUS ADAMS: ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHER Over 100 photographs are brought together to celebrate the work of Marcus Adams ( ), who devoted 50 years to photographing children. Adams overturned the long tradition of formal royal portraiture and between 1926 and 1956 created a unique record of two generations of royal children, presenting a new, relaxed image of royalty. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a charming group of photographs of the very young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret taken in the late 1920s and 1930s. The Northern Renaissance: Dürer To Holbein This exhibition brings together over 120 works by the greatest Northern European artists of the period. Among the highlights are prints and drawings by Albrecht Dürer, mythological paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder, and preparatory drawings by Hans Holbein the Younger displayed alongside the finished oil portraits. Opening times Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer 25 February 5 June 2011 The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to Holbein 17 June January 2012 Open daily 1 November 31 March 09:30 16:30 (last admission 15:30) 1 April 31 October 09:30 18:00 (last admission 17:00) Admission price Individual Group Adult Over 60/ Student Under Price includes an audio tour. Private Morning Visit 09:00 10:00. 8 per person. Minimum number 50/booking value 400, maximum number 80 Groups may bring their own guide. Private Evening View November to March 18:00 20:00 April to October 18:30 20:30 12 per person. Minimum number 50/booking value 600, maximum number 80 Groups may bring their own guide. Private Evening Talk and View November to March 18:00 20:00 April to October 18:30 20:30 15 per person. Minimum number 50/booking value 750, maximum number 80 Price includes an introductory talk by an expert guide, a private view of the exhibition and a glass of wine in the Gallery shop at the end of the visit. Above left: Princess Elizabeth by Marcus Adams, 1934 Above: Lucas Cranach the Elder, Apollo and Diana, c.1526 Direct booking line

22 Quick reference guide Group Visits Site Ticket type Individual Group* Opening dates and times Buckingham Palace Adult Aug 25 Sept, 09:45 18:30 Concession (last admission 15:45) Under The Royal Mews Adult Jan 25 Mar & 1 Nov 23 Dec, Mon to Fri only The Queen s Gallery, London Concession Under Mar 31 Jul & 26 Sept 31 Oct, daily except Fri 11:00 16:00 (last admission 15:15) 1 Aug 25 Sept, daily, 10:00 17:00 (last admission 16:15) Adult Daily, 10:00 17:30 (last admission 16:30) Concession Aug 25 Sept, 09:30 17:30 (last admission 16:30) Under Clarence House Adult Aug, Mon to Fri 10:00 16:00 Concession 8.50 Under (last admission 15:00) Sat to Sun 10:00 17:30 (last admission 16:30) Windsor Castle Adult Mar to Oct, 09:45 17:15 (last admission 16:00) Concession Nov to Feb, 09:45 16:15 (last admission 15:00) Under Frogmore House Adult Aug 29 Sept, 10:00 15:00 (last admission 14:00) Concession 9.00 Under Palace of Holyroodhouse Adult Apr to Oct, 09:30 18:00 (last admission 17:00) Concession Nov to Mar, 09:30 16:30 (last admission 15:30) The Queen s Gallery, Edinburgh Under Adult Apr to Oct, 09:30 18:00 (last admission 17:00) Concession Nov to Mar, 09:30 16:30 (last admission 15:30) Under *Applicable to groups of 15 people or more. Ticket Sales and Information Office How to book Type of visit Telephone Online Individuals (14 people or fewer) Groups (15 people or more) For general enquiries, please bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk (individuals) or groupbookings@royalcollection.org.uk (groups). Within the Ticket Sales and Information Office, the Specialist Sales Team handles bookings and enquiries for the following categories: Type of visit Telephone Private tours specialistsales@royalcollection.org.uk Other special visits specialistsales@royalcollection.org.uk Visitors with disabilities specialistsales@royalcollection.org.uk Booking lines are open daily, 09:00 17:00. Facsimile enquiries, Ticket Sales and Information Office, The Official Residences of The Queen London SW1A 1AA How to pay Individual tickets must be paid for at the time of booking. No commission is available. Group rates apply to groups of 15 people or more. Groups can reserve and book selected tickets on the Royal Collection website. Pre-booked group tickets must be paid for 28 days prior to the day of the visit. Private tours and special visits must be pre-booked. Different payment terms apply, and no commission is available. All pre-booked group visits can be paid for by credit card or cheque. On-the-day group visits must be paid for by cash or credit card. The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JTB and Switch/ Maestro. Cheques should be made payable to Royal Collection Enterprises Limited. 22

23 Closed Booking notes Average visit How to get there Facilities 1 2 Jan, Dec & State Visits Pre-booked, timed tickets only On-the-day tickets available 2 2½ hours Rail: London Victoria Underground: Victoria, Green Park or Hyde Park Corner 1 hour Rail: London Victoria Underground: Victoria, Green Park or Hyde Park Corner Wheelchair-users must book in advance Toilets only at end of visit 1 Jan 14 Apr, 22 Apr, Oct, 25 & 26 Dec On-the-day tickets available 1 1½ hours Rail: London Victoria Underground: Victoria, Green Park or Hyde Park Corner Pre-booked, timed tickets only 1 hour Rail: London Victoria Underground: Green Park or St James s Park Nearest toilets at Green Park Underground Station or in St James s Park 22 Apr, 13 Jun, 25 & 26 Dec State Apartments closed Jan Pre-book for faster entry. On-the-day tickets available 2 3 hours Rail: Windsor & Eton Riverside or Windsor Central Road: M4 Exit 6, M3 Exit 3 Pre-booked, timed tickets only. Groups must arrive in one vehicle 1 1½ hours Rail: Windsor & Eton Riverside or Windsor Central Road: M4 Exit 6, M3 Exit 3 Wheelchair access, except the Colonnade and Cross Gallery 22 Apr, 25 & 26 Dec & Royal visits On-the-day tickets available 1 1½ hours Rail: Edinburgh Waverley Wheelchair access, except Mary, Queen of Scots Apartments 10 Jan 24 Feb, 22 Apr, 6 16 Jun, 25 & 26 Dec On-the-day tickets available 1 hour Rail: Edinburgh Waverley Planning a Visit Timing Sites tend to be busiest immediately after opening and after Changing the Guard. Afternoons are generally quieter. Refreshments Buckingham Palace During the Summer Opening, the new Garden Café offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, salads and cakes. Windsor Castle No formal refreshment facilities are available. If visitors would like to leave the Castle for refreshments during a visit, a free re-entry band can be obtained from any of the Castle shops and, during busy periods, at the Audio Returns Point. Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queen s Gallery, Edinburgh The Café at the Palace offers a range of hot and cold refreshments and lunch. Groups can reserve a seating area or pre-order take-away food. Shopping A wide range of exclusive merchandise, exhibition catalogues and books about the royal residences and art collection is available from the Royal Collection shops at each site. Changing the Guard Buckingham Palace 11:30, daily from May until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting. The ceremony lasts 40 minutes and takes place on the Palace forecourt. Windsor Castle 11:00, daily from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting. The ceremony lasts 30 minutes and takes place on the parade ground in the Lower Ward. There is no Changing the Guard on Sunday. Please visit or telephone for details. Group leaders and guides At the Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queen s Gallery, Edinburgh, one group leader and one coach driver (with PSV badge) receive free admission when accompanying a group of 15 people or more. At all sites, only Royal Collection-authorised Blue Badge Guides are permitted to guide in designated areas. No guiding is permitted inside the buildings. 23

24 ST PARK LANE Green Park CLARENCE HOUSE Entrance Audio tours English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian Guided tours available at regular intervals (English only) English Guided tours in English Guidebooks English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian English Exhibition catalogues available in the shop English Hyde Park Corner UPPER BELGRAVE STREET BELGRAVE PLACE GROSVENOR PLACE EATON SQUARE Exit GREEN PARK BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROYAL MEWS The Queen s Gallery Entrance BRESSENDEN PLACE BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD THE MALL Ticket Office and State Rooms Entrance Entrance Buckingham Palace Road Shop Victoria Station ST JAMES S PARK VICTORIA STREET BIRDCAGE WALK BROADWAY St James s Park Coach Parking There is no coach parking near Buckingham Palace, The Queen s Gallery, the Royal Mews or Clarence House. Once your booking is confirmed, we will send a coach pass allowing passengers to be set down and picked up near the entrance to Buckingham Palace. English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian Guided Castle Precinct tours available at regular intervals (English only) Guided tours in English English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian Guided tours of Holyrood Abbey ruins from Apr to Oct (English only) English English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian English English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian Exhibition catalogues available in the shop ALMA RD CLARENCE ROAD ALMA RD ARTHUR ROAD Thames CHARLES STREET OSBOURNE RD BA RRY GOSWELL ROAD Windsor & Eton Riverside Station AVENUE Windsor Central Station THAMES STREET PEASCOD STREET VICTORIA STREET FRANCES RD HIGH STREET OSBOURNE RD DATCHET RD WINDSOR CASTLE Castle Hill ST. ALBAN'S STREET SHEET KING S ROAD Admission Centre PARK STREET THE LONG WALK ALBERT RD LONG WALK GATE FROGMORE HOUSE WINDSOR GREAT PARK SHAW FARM GATE Frogmore House Entrance Coach Parking Coach parking is available on Alma Road in the town centre and is clearly signed from all approach routes. A lift takes visitors from the Coach Park to Windsor Royal Station, a 5 10 minute walk to the Castle entrance. Coaches cannot set down or pick up passengers at the entrance to Windsor Castle. Free coach parking for Frogmore House is accessible via Shaw Farm Gate. Filming and photography Photography and filming (for private use only) and the use of mobile phones are permitted in outdoor areas of Royal Collection sites but not inside the buildings, except at the Royal Mews. Wedding photography is not permitted at any of the sites. Closures As the Official Residences of The Queen are working royal palaces, opening arrangements may change at short notice. Before visiting, please check or telephone QUEEN STREET GEORGE STREET EDINBURGH CASTLE PRINCES STREET JOHNSTON TERRACE GRASSMARKET Waverley Station WAVERLEY BRIDGE GEORGE BRIDGE NORTH BRIDGE CHAMBERS STREET WATERLOO PLACE MARKET STREET THE ROYAL MILE SOUTH BRIDGE CALTON ROAD COWGATE NICOLSON ST CALTON HILL PLEASANCE CANONGATE Scottish Parliament HOLYROOD RD HORSE WYND ABBEYHILL PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE Entrance The Queen s Gallery HOLYROOD PARK Coach Parking Free coach parking is available adjacent to the Palace, accessible via Abbeyhill. 24

25 Quick reference guide Special Visits & Private Tours Site Group admission Group size Adult Concession Under 17 Minimum* Maximum Buckingham Palace Garden Tour Combined Visit Buckingham Palace and Clarence House Combined Visit State Rooms and Highlights Garden Tour Guided Private Evening Tour / 1, The Queen s Gallery, London Exhibition Talk Private Morning Visit / 1, Private Evening View / 1, Private Evening Talk and View / 1, Clarence House Combined Visit Clarence House and Buckingham Palace Private Tour / Windsor Castle Exhibition Talk Combined Visit Windsor Castle and The Savill Garden Guided Private Tour Great Kitchen to State Apartments / Guided Private Evening Tour / Frogmore House Combined Visit Frogmore House and The Savill Garden Private Evening Tour / Palace of Holyroodhouse Guided Private Morning Tour / Guided Private Evening Tour / The Queen s Gallery, Edinburgh Private Morning Visit / Private Evening View / Private Evening Talk and View / All special visits and private tours must be pre-booked. Different payment terms apply and no commission is available. Please contact the Ticket Sales and Information Office for further details. *Minimum group size / minimum booking value 25

26 Buckingham Palace The Royal Mews The Queen s Gallery, London Clarence House Windsor Castle Frogmore House Palace of Holyroodhouse The Queen s Gallery, Edinburgh The Royal Collection receives no Government funding or public subsidy and is administered by the Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. Income generated by the Trust through the public opening of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and from associated retail activities, supports curatorial, conservation and educational work, loans and travelling exhibitions The Royal Collection 2010 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Collection Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales ( ) and in Scotland (SCO39772).