Horse Guards Parade

Square London, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

Horse Guards Parade is a parade ground in Whitehall, London, where the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony is held in the presence of the sovereign. The ceremony involves one of the five Household Regiments and includes a royal salute, inspection of the troops, and a massed royal parade. This historic event makes Horse Guards Parade a notable location in London

Plan your family visit to the Horse Guards Parade with these blog insights 👇

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Family weekend in London: Top sights and tips

Family weekend in London: Top sights and tips
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Horse Guards Parade to see the changing of the guard, which takes place on Sundays at 10 am. It's a bit of a quirky spectacle

Highlights: The kids thought it was a bit bizarre but also enjoyed seeing the changing of the guard. It's an iconic London experience ✨

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(Tip!) London with kids: 42x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) London with kids: 42x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We watched the changing of the guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, which features horses. The kids loved the horses and the pomp and ceremony

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the horses and the pomp and ceremony of the changing of the guard. It was a more unique and exciting experience than the traditional changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace ✨