The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two

Enjoy a visit to The Royal Mews and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel.

The Royal Mews is one of the finest working stables anywhere in the world and home to the royal collection of historic coaches and carriages and the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays, the horses that pull the carriages.

To this day, the stables are still responsible for all road travel arrangements for His Majesty The King and other members of the Royal Family.

The Royal Mews has been the location of the sovereign’s road transport since 1760 when George III moved his carriage collection closer to his new home at Buckingham Palace – since then it has been updated by several monarchs in keeping with their changing transport needs.

Among the historic coaches and carriages on display are the spectacular Diamond Jubilee State Coach, and the Australian State Coach, which was given to Queen Elizabeth II as a gift from the Australian people, and even includes central heating!

The most dazzling of all is the Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821, and which played a starring role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.

After your visit you can talk a stroll along The Mall to The Royal Horseguards Hotel to enjoy a relaxing dining experience. An impressive historic building in London, The Royal Horseguards Hotel is situated on the River Thames at the Embankment.

It encompasses two iconic buildings: The National Liberal Club which has played host to historical icons including Churchill, Gladstone and Lloyd-George; and the club’s magnificent apartments which were previously the home of the first chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service.

Inside you’ll find Victorian grandeur combined with elegant, first-class contemporary comfort which sets The Royal Horseguards Hotel apart as one of the finest hotels near Westminster.

The sample menu is as follows, this is subject to seasonal changes.

Sweet Treats:
Lemon meringue pie
Strawberry tart
Chocolate eclair
Gin and lime pebble

Sandwiches:
Cucumber and cream cheese fingers
Egg mayo and cress fingers
Smoked salmon fingers
Ham and English mustard fingers

Fruit scone or plain scone
with strawberry & raspberry jam and Cornish clotted cream

Choice of Tea:
English, Breakfast, Strawberry & Cream (The Royal Horseguards’ unique blend)
Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Mint, Green, Fruit, Chamomile

Please note the opening times and dates are subject to close due to short notice. The Royal Mews is open from the 1st May to the 3rd November 2024.

When can I go?

The Royal Mews is open Thursday to Monday, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Royal Horseguards Hotel serves afternoon tea daily, from 13.00 - 16.30.

How long will my experience last?

The Royal Mews will last for 1 hour and the Afternoon Tea around 1 hour also.

How many people is this experience for?

This experience is for two people, there will be others there on the day.

What else do I need to know?

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

How will I receive my gift experience voucher?

On the basket page, you can select from the following delivery options:

• eVoucher: within 15 minutes ( Free ) 
• eVoucher: direct to recipient on a specific date ( Free ) 
• Royal Mail 1st class: 3-5 working days ( £2.99 ) 
• Special Delivery: Next Day when ordered before 2pm Monday to Friday via DPD ( £7.99 )