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.
Date | What's closed | Hours | Reason |
27 January 2025 | Headmaster’s Drawing Room and Dining Room | 10am-12pm | Artwork re-hanging |
03 February 2025 | Assistant Master's Dining Room | All Day | Artwork re-hanging |
04-05 February 2025 | Assistant Master’s Dining Room, Orangery and South Parlours | All Day | Artwork re-hanging |
06-14 February 2025 | Whole House | All Day | Artwork re-hanging |
20 May 2025 | Whole House | Early closure at 4pm | Private event |
24 May 2025 | Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours Tulip Stairs and Great Hall Balcony | Between 11am and 5pm Between 12.30pm and 5pm | Wedding |
28 June 2025 | Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours Tulip Stairs and Great Hall Balcony | Between 11am and 5pm Between 12.30pm and 5pm | Wedding |
26 July 2025 | Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours Tulip Stairs and Great Hall Balcony | Between 11am and 5pm Between 12.30pm and 5pm | Wedding |