The Household Cavalry Museum

PRIVATE TOURS

All event packages can include private guided tours of the museum and barracks. Visitors can experience a unique behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s working stable block.

On their way into Horse Guards guests will encounter dismounted sentries, who guard what has been for 350 years the official entrance to the Royal Residences. Guests may be photographed alongside the troopers before entering the Museum. These regiments have the unique role of providing Her Majesty The Queen’s mounted bodyguard on State and ceremonial occasions, but they also fight as an armoured reconnaissance regiment on active service in trouble spots and conflicts all over the world.

All the horses here are on duty and at different times of the day you will see something going on - you might see the horses being brought in, groomed, fed and watered, their hooves oiled and shoes checked, their saddles adjusted ready to go on guard or just see the stables themselves being cleared or washed down.

After an anecdotal introduction to the Museum guests can enjoy the exhibition at their leisure with guides on hand to assist, inform and answer questions. They will learn about the history of the Household Cavalry, which comprises the two senior regiments in the British Army – The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. You will hear firsthand accounts of what training is like and the techniques our soldiers use to master their horses and complete the gruelling preparations for regimental inspections.

Tours are charged at £25 per head and include a glass of champagne, adding to the convivial atmosphere of a memorable experience. The visit lasts for one hour and is available to groups of 10(min) to 50(max).