Discover a royal masterpiece and home of the Rubens ceiling
Admire the epic Rubens' ceiling and discover the site of Charles I’s execution at Banqueting House, Whitehall.
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Opening times
Banqueting House is available for private hire and open for our Final Open Day in May. Please note the site will close in June 2024 for a period of essential re-servicing, conservation, and maintenance work and we re-open in 2025.
Getting here
Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ER
Guided Tours
Until May 2024
Discover four centuries of art, architecture and history in one building on a special guided tour.
The Execution of Charles I
Charles I was convicted of treason and executed on 30 January 1649 outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall.
Take a closer look at Peter Paul Ruben’s painted masterpiece
Discover the stories depicted in the nine painted panels and secrets of the Banqueting House with Google Arts and Culture. Zoom in to see details of the paintings in incredible detail online.
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