Royal Archives, London

Name: Royal Archives
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1198 among attractions in London

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The Royal Archives, also known as the Queen's Archives, is a division of The Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. It is operationally under the control of the Keeper of the Royal Archives, who is customarily the Private Secretary to the Sovereign. Although Sovereigns have kept records for centuries, the Royal Archives was formally established as recently as 1912 and occupies part of the Round Tower of Windsor Castle. Since the Royal Archives are privately owned, requests for public access must be approved based on the needs and qualifications of the researcher. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'4"N, 0°8'31"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Royal Archives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buckingham Palace, Green Park, Clarence House, St James's Palace.

~140 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Edwardian architecture, Palace
Buckingham Palace, London
1 min walk • Buckingham Palace, the London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch, is an iconic symbol of the United Kingdom's rich history and heritage. The grand edifice stands at the heart of the city, serving as the site for state occasions and royal...
~1160 ftN
Park
Green Park, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Green Park is a tranquil oasis that offers a respite from the bustling city. This verdant space, known for its mature trees and wide-open grasslands, is one of the eight Royal Parks of London.
~1370 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Clarence House, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Clarence House stands as a testament to the city's royal heritage. This stately residence, situated on The Mall beside St. James's Palace, has been the home of several members of the British Royal Family since it was built in 1827 by...
~1570 ftNE
Palace, Historical place, Architecture
St James's Palace, London
8 min walk • St James's Palace is one of the oldest palaces in London, England, and a significant piece of the nation's historical tapestry. Situated in the City of Westminster, just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace has been a pivotal location for the...
~450 ftS
Royal treasures in a 19th-century chapel
Queen's Gallery, London
3 min walk • The Queen's Gallery is a refined art gallery nestled in the heart of London, England, which serves as a public exhibition space for the Royal Collection. Located adjacent to Buckingham Palace, this gallery offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a world of...
~1800 ftW
Memorial, Georgian architecture, Monuments and statues
Wellington Arch, London
9 min walk • Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park Corner in central London, between corners of Hyde Park and Green Park; it stands on a large traffic island with crossings for pedestrian access.
~1170 ftS
Museum, Historical place
Royal Mews, London
6 min walk • The Royal Mews is a mews, or collection of equestrian stables, of the British Royal Family. In London these stables and stable-hands quarters have occupied two main sites in turn, being located at first on the north side of Charing Cross, and then within the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
~1500 ftS
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Frank Matcham
Victoria Palace Theatre, London
8 min walk • The Victoria Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster, opposite Victoria Station.
~950 ftW
Park, Garden
Garden at Buckingham Palace, London
5 min walk • The Garden at Buckingham Palace is a large private park attached to the London residence of the monarch. It is situated at the rear of Buckingham Palace, occupying a 17 hectares site in the City of Westminster, and has two-and-a-half miles of gravel paths.
~1700 ftW
Memorial, Memorial site
Memorial Gates, London
9 min walk • The Memorial Gates are a war memorial located at the Hyde Park Corner end of Constitution Hill in London.
~1220 ftN
Park
Great Lines Heritage Park, London
6 min walk • The Great Lines Heritage Park is a complex network of open spaces in the Medway Towns, connecting Chatham, Gillingham, Brompton and the Historic Dockyard. The long military history of the towns has dominated the history of the site and the park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Archives?

Nearby attractions include Buckingham Palace, London (1 min walk), Queen's Gallery, London (3 min walk), Delfina Foundation, London (4 min walk), Canada Memorial, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Archives by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Archives:

Bus

Buckingham Palace Road / Bressenden Place • Lines: 38, N38 (7 min walk)
Wilton Street • Lines: 38, N38 (8 min walk)

Metro

Victoria • Lines: Circle, District, Victoria (8 min walk)
Green Park • Lines: Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria (10 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (12 min walk)
Charing Cross (24 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (21 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (24 min walk)