Tower Hamlets Crime Watch

Changing of the Guards

Buckingham Palace

Map of free water fountains in the area | any public toilets in London

Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 10:45 – 12 noon | Scheduled Troops

for map of Sunday Parade scroll down the page

new schedule

Buckingham Palace

  • Changing of the Guards
    • Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:45 – 12:00
    • see map above
  • Captain’s Inspection
    • Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 15:00
    • in the forecourt
  • the Sunday Parade at 9:55
    • from Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace to St. James’s Palace

Changing Guard website for more details

Please visit the official website of the Household Division, the seven British Army regiments serving His Majesty for details of all guard changes.

Learn about the secret’s behind the soldier’s uniforms here

A new enhancement is being trialed. See details

  • The Captain’s inspection
    • The Captain’s Inspection will take place at 3pm at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, on days when Changing of the Guard does not take place.
    • This formal inspection ensures the highest standards are always maintained.
  • The Sunday Parade
    • Schedule to remain at these timings.
      • Time change from 3. August 2025 start at 10:00
      • 9:55 leaving Wellington Barracks
      • 10:10 from Buckingham Palace to St. James’s Palace
      • 10:30 from St. James’s Palace to Buckingham Palace
      • 10:45 from Buckingham Palace to Wellington Barracks
wheeled suitcases and bicycles are not allowed in the marked area during Parades. You will be asked to leave if you are there with such equipment.
picture due to be changed to reflect new times.

Horse Guards

Are on duty daily ‘til 4pm

Must see
Walk through arches

There is an official souvenir shop along Buckingham Palace Road, see map but you may also purchase online for convenient home delivery.

See mapped detailed route description from Londonbyalondoner

please note, the days of the parades have changed since this video was produced, see above.

Please note,

  • pull along suitcases with handles
  • bicycles
  • climbing on walls, monuments

    are not permitted during the ceremony between 10:15 – 12 noon within the palace vicinity nor the Queen Victoria Memorial.

Spectator movement during guard parades is restricted in the area.

We advise you to be early as there are huge crowds coming to watch, as this is a favourite tourist spot.

Want to visit Buckingham Palace for a guided tour?

We also encourage you to volunteer to help with crime prevention and information for visitors. Volunteers are organised through Metropolitan Police.

Crime reports and lost items

Beware of pick-pockets and opportunist thieves. Carry your backpack on your chest, ensure your handbags are closed and don’t keep phones in your back pockets. Hold phones tight.

Had your possessions stolen, fallen victim to crime?

Feeling unwell? For any emergency call 999 and ask to be put through to

  • Ambulance, Police or Fire brigade

Report to police

Visiting Brick Lane in Tower Hamlets