Each summer, Buckingham Palace opens its celebrated State Rooms and immaculate gardens to the public — a rare and coveted opportunity to step inside one of the world's most storied royal residences. The Summer Opening 2026 runs from 9 July to 27 September, drawing visitors who appreciate history, ceremonial grandeur, and the quiet magnificence of the Palace's art collections. Arriving by private Knightsbridge Chauffeur sets the occasion apart from the first moment: your driver delivers you to the Palace gates in composed comfort, waits discreetly for the duration of your visit, and returns you home at your leisure — no parking, no queues, no compromise.
The Buckingham Palace Summer Opening is one of the most distinguished events on the London calendar, granting access to the magnificent State Rooms that serve as the formal backdrop to Britain's constitutional monarchy throughout the year. Lavishly decorated and hung with masterworks from the Royal Collection, these rooms offer a cultural and historical encounter unlike any other in the capital.
Beyond the Palace itself, the celebrated garden — one of the largest private gardens in London — forms part of the summer experience, offering guests a tranquil perspective on grounds that have hosted state banquets and royal garden parties for generations. It is an occasion that rewards a measured, unhurried approach, and one best undertaken without the distraction of onward logistics.
A dedicated fleet of Mercedes S-Class saloons, long-wheelbase V-Class people-carriers and luxury minibuses carries your party to Buckingham Palace in quiet comfort. Every car is immaculately presented, climate-controlled and driven by a vetted, suited chauffeur who knows the route.
Travelling as a couple, a family or a corporate party? We scale seamlessly from a single saloon to a coordinated fleet, with one point of contact managing timings, meeting points and any last-minute changes on the day.
Knightsbridge Chauffeurs provides a fully door-to-door service for the Buckingham Palace Summer Opening, collecting you from your home, hotel, or office and delivering you directly to the Palace entrance at a time of your choosing. Your chauffeur will hold a working knowledge of the area, ensuring a smooth approach regardless of road conditions or event congestion — a particular advantage during the busy summer season in central London.
Once you are inside, your driver remains on standby, ready to collect you the moment your visit concludes. Whether you spend two hours or a full afternoon exploring the State Rooms and gardens, there is no clock to watch and no taxi to hail. The return journey is as seamless as the arrival — private, punctual, and entirely on your terms.
This is the effortless way to do Buckingham Palace Summer Opening. Your chauffeur sets you down at the gates, then waits nearby for as long as you need — no parking to find, no taxi queues, no surge pricing. The moment you are ready to leave, your car is at the kerb and you are gliding home.
Choose a simple one-way arrival, a return transfer, or a full as-directed day where car and chauffeur remain entirely at your disposal. Indicative wait & return prices, per day from Central London, are shown below.
One-way, per vehicle, from Central London and every major London airport. Ask about our signature wait & return service — your chauffeur waits nearby and drives you home whenever you are ready.
| From | Distance | E-Class | V-Class | S-Class · BMW 7 | Sprinter (16) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | 2 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| Heathrow Airport | 17 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| Gatwick Airport | 29 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| Stansted Airport | 38 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| Luton Airport | 34 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| London City Airport | 10 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 |
Door-to-door comfort, your car waiting nearby, collected the moment you are ready — the composed way to do Buckingham Palace Summer Opening.