Household Cavalry Museum

Description

Discover life behind the scenes at the Household Cavalry Museum and get closer than ever to the daily life of one of the British Army’s most iconic regiments. Visitors can look directly into the original 18th-century stables and watch troopers caring for their horses in a fully working environment, where duties continue today just as they have for generations.

You’ll also have the opportunity to try on authentic Household Cavalry uniforms and discover what it takes to serve in both ceremonial and operational roles. Interactive audio-visual and touchscreen displays bring the stories of the soldiers and horses to life, offering a hands-on and engaging insight into their training, traditions, and everyday routines.

For an unforgettable experience, plan your visit around the ceremonial duties taking place just outside the museum. The Changing of the King’s Life Guard currently takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11am, while the mounted sentries on Whitehall are changed on the hour, every hour, from 10am to 3pm, followed by the daily 4pm Punishment Parade, ensuring there is always something impressive to witness during your visit.

Historic setting
Dating back to 1750, the Household Cavalry Museum sits within Horse Guards in Whitehall, Central London, one of the city's most historic buildings, just along from Number 10 Downing Street (home to the United Kingdom's Prime Minister). It is the headquarters of the Household Division, in which the Household Cavalry performs the King's Life Guard in the daily ceremony that has been largely unchanged for over 350 years.

The Household Cavalry
Founded in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II, the Household Cavalry consists of the two senior regiments of the British Army – The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. A visit to the Museum offers a rare behind-the-scenes view of the Household Cavalry in action, combining living history, working stables, and an immersive experience that brings you closer to the soldiers and horses at the heart of it all.