What Can I Expect

Enjoy looking around the Household Cavalry Museum, accompanied by an afternoon tea or lunch at the Royal Horseguards Hotel! These packages for two combine a fascinating visit with delicious food in an opulent setting. What more could you ask for?

Situated between Admiralty Arch and Downing Street, you'll find the Household Cavalry. These are the working stables and home to the trusted guardians of the Monarch. The soldiers on horseback ride down Horse Guards Parade to take up their positions to protect Horse Guards.

It's a real honour to be able to take a look behind the scenes of the Household Cavalry and you'll get an insight into a day in the life of a Cavalry guard.

You'll discover that the regiment is actually divided into two parts. The Household Cavalry is in full operational mode as an expert reconnaissance unit working around the world. The Household Cavalry Mounted section is the ceremonial face of the regiment that you see outside Buckingham Palace and during the Changing of the Guard.

As you stroll around the Cavalry Museum, the multimedia audio guide you have been provided with will tell you all about the rich history of the regiment throughout the reigns of many Kings and Queens. It's fascinating stuff.

As well as seeing exhibits, military artefacts and observing the horses and riders going about their daily business, there's a chance to find out what it's like to be dressed in the ceremonial jacket and plume hat. And believe us, it is really heavy and cumbersome!

After your visit, it's just a very short walk from the museum to the Royal Horseguards Hotel on the other side of Whitehall place. This historic five-star hotel is where you'll sit down for lunch or afternoon tea.

Book your Household Cavalry Museum package through us now and get ready for a thoroughly lovely day out in the capital

When Is It Available

• Bookings must be made at least 14 working days in advance and are subject to availability
• Vouchers must be booked and redeemed before 31st March 2025

Household Cavalry Museum

• Closed Monday & Tuesday, open Wednesday to Sunday
• November - March : 10:00-17:00
• April - October: 10:00-18:00
• Last entry is 60 mins before closing
• The museum is closed for the Ceremonial season plus; London Marathon Day, Easter Friday and Christmas Eve to Boxing Day

Royal Horseguards Hotel  

• Not available on Bank Holidays, 19th March, 6th May, & 24th-31st December inclusive
• Afternoon tea is served from 13:00-16:30

Suitable For

• Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult

Spectators

• Not suitable for spectators

Anything Else

• Once you have booked your date tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

Menu

Sample Menus   -

subject to seasonal changes

   

Afternoon Tea Menu

Sweet Treats

Lemon meringue pie 

Strawberry tart 

Chocolate eclair 

Gin and lime pebble 

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Sandwiches

Cucumber and cream cheese fingers 

Egg mayo and cress fingers 

Smoked salmon fingers

Ham and English mustard fingers 

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Fruit scone or plain scone 

with strawberry & raspberry jam and Cornish clotted cream

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Choice of Tea 

English, Breakfast, Strawberry & Cream (The Royal Horseguards' unique blend)

Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Mint, Green, Fruit, Chamomile

    

Opt for the sparkling option and you will also receive a glass of prosecco each

    

2 Course Lunch Menu

Choose a starter and main or main and dessert

2 Course Lunch Menu

Choose a starter and main or main and dessert

Starters

Red Pepper Hummus Heritage tomato, radish, black olive crumb, crispy pitta (vg) 

Confit Chicken & Apricot Compressed Pave Piccalilli, baby leaves, sourdough crostini

Quinoa Salad Avocado, mixed peppers, chickpea, radish, cress (vg)

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Mains

Double-Cooked Chicken Supreme Whipped potato, braised leeks, carrots, wild mushroom crème, thyme reduction

Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet & Tiger Prawns Asian greens, sticky rice, Thai-flavoured coconut broth, scallions, red chillies 

Carrot & Coriander Risotto Cauliflower beignets, baby carrots, shaved vegan cheese, chive oil (gf, v, vg)

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Desserts

Earl Grey-Infused Panna Cotta Berry compote, pistachio crumb (v)

Chocolate & Orange Tranche Chocolate sauce, mint (v) 

Exotic Fruit Salad