Occasionally some room closures may affect your visit to the Queen's House.

The vast majority of artworks on display, including the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I, will still typically be accessible to all visitors.

However, some areas of the House, such as the Great Hall and Tulip Stairs, may be unavailable. Access to toilets may be limited at times.

Please find below a table of confirmed House closures.

DateWhat's closedHoursReason
17 November 2025 – 4 January 2026Orangery and South ParloursAll daySanta's Grotto at the Queen's House
24 December 2025Whole House except for Santa's GrottoAll dayChristmas
25 and 26 December 2025Whole HouseAll dayChristmas
26 January 2026 - 13 February 2026Whole HouseAll dayRehang
14 March 2026Great Hall and OrangeryAll dayPrivate event
26 March 2026Great Hall, Orangery & South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 2pmPrivate event
16 May 2026Great Hall, Orangery & South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11amPrivate event
20 May 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase, Great Hall BalconyEarly closure at 4pmPrivate event
30 May 2026Great Hall, Orangery & South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11amPrivate event
27 June 2026Great Hall, Orangery & South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11amPrivate event
26 September 2026Great Hall, Orangery & South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the Undercroft.Closed from 11amPrivate event
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