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Horse Guards Building, London

#118 among attractions in London

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Horse Guards Building

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Completed: 1759 (265 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'18"N, 0°7'38"W
Address

Horse Guards WhitehallCity of Westminster (St. James's)London SW1A 2AX United Kingdom

Contact
+44 20 7930 3070
Day trips

Horse Guards Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Banqueting House, Palace of Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, 10 Downing Street.

  • banqueting house london~300 ftE
  • palace of whitehall london~400 ftSE
  • horse guards parade london~270 ftSW
  • 10 downing street london~520 ftS
  • admiralty arch london~730 ftNW
  • guards memorial london~550 ftW
  • whitehall london~980 ftS
  • the cenotaph london~840 ftS
  • institute of contemporary arts london~980 ftNW
  • statue of general gordon london~780 ftE
  • monument to the women of world war ii london~560 ftSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Horse Guards Building open?

Horse Guards Building is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Horse Guards Building?

Nearby attractions include Statue of the Duke of Devonshire, London (2 min walk), Cádiz Memorial, London (2 min walk), Horse Guards Parade, London (2 min walk), Banqueting House, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Horse Guards Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Horse Guards Building:

Metro
  • Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (6 min walk)
  • Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (7 min walk)

Bus
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (6 min walk)
  • Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (7 min walk)

Train
  • Charing Cross (6 min walk)
  • London Waterloo (17 min walk)

Ferry
  • Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (8 min walk)
  • Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (8 min walk)

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