Horse Guards Parade

Ceremonial Heart of London

Horse Guards Parade is a large parade ground off Whitehall, the site of the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony. The Horse Guards building, designed by William Kent, houses the Household Cavalry Museum and still serves as the official entrance to St James's Palace.

Key Features

• Daily Changing of the Queen's Life Guard
• Trooping the Colour venue
• Household Cavalry Museum
• Historic parade ground
• Views to St James's Park