Family events at Tate Britian

Buckingham Palace - Changing of the Guard

The Guard Change takes place at 11:30 daily from May until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting.

Provisional Schedule for 2010
(please note that this schedule is set by the British Army and is subject to change.
Please check this site prior to a visit)

February 2010 Confirmed Schedule

1st,3rd,5th,7th,9th,11th,13th,15th,17th,19th,21st,23rd,25th,27th
For the detailed schedule for February including the Windsor Guard Change

March 2010 Provisional Schedule

1st,3rd,5th,7th,9th,11th,13th,15th,17th,19th,21st,23rd,25th,27th, 29th,31st
Please note that the above schedule is not confirmed, the confirmed schedule should be issued and posted towards the end of February.

April 2010 provisional schedule

2nd,4th,6th,8th,10th,12th,14th,16th,18th,20th,22nd,24th,26th,28th,30th
Please note that the above schedule is not confirmed, the confirmed schedule should be issued and posted towards the end of March. In the past the guard change took place daily in April, however for the last two years it has reverted to alternate days.

From May to August the guard change usually takes place daily, more information will be released in due course.

There are always changes to this and you should check the schedule regularly for updates.

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Daily 11:30am

Offical Website:Changing the guard

How to get there: map - public transport

Old Bailey

Universally known as the Old Bailey, this is the probably the most famous criminal court in the world, and has been London's principal criminal court for centuries. It hears cases remitted to it from all over England and Wales as well as the Greater London area.

There is no public access to the precincts of the Central Criminal Court but the public galleries are open each day for viewing of trials in session.

Large organised groups, such as visiting school / college parties, should always endeavour to call the Head of Security at the Court prior to visiting for an indication as to the availability of seating space at the intended time of the group visit.

Please note: Public Gallery seating can never be reserved under any circumstances.

There is no admission for children under 14 and proof of age may be requested by security. No cameras, video equipment , mobile phones, bags, food or drink are allowed in the building. There are NO facilities for the safekeeping of such items available at the entrance to the public galleries.

Daily case listings can be obtained from the Court Service website.

Proceedings of the Old Bailey 1674 - 1834 can be found on the Old Bailey Online.

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Offical Website:The Old Bailey

How to get there: map - public transport

Jubilee Gardens

Beneath the Millennium wheel in Jubilee Gardens there are lots of street entertainers.

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During daylight hours.

How to get there: map - public transport

The National Gallery

Guided tours - Daily 11.30am & 2.30pm.

10-minute talks - a quick insight into one painting, Monday to Friday at 4pm.

Lunchtime talks - Tuesday to Saturday each week at 1pm, plus special lectures and films on some Mondays.

Painting of the Month - a range of free talks at different times on one painting.

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Daily:

10am-6pm Fridays 10am-9pm

Offical Website:The National Gallery

How to get there:map - public transport