Horse Guards Parade is a ceremonial ground on Whitehall, best known for the mounted guards and the Changing of the Guard. Watch the disciplined guards and their horses at the gateway, then look around the parade ground and the grand building that faces it. The sentry boxes on Whitehall are a popular place for photographs beside a soldier. St James’s Park and nearby museums make it easy to include the stop in a walk through central London.
The sentries on Whitehall
Horse Guards is the grand building whose gateway is guarded by sentries. The sentry boxes on Whitehall are a popular spot for photographs beside a soldier. Before 4 PM, the soldiers are seated on military horses.
The parade ground
The ground beyond the gateway is used for the ceremonial Changing of the Guard. Horse Guards Parade is close to St James’s Park and nearby museums, so you can continue exploring the area on foot.
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Where is Horse Guards Parade?
It is on Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET.
Can you see mounted guards at Horse Guards Parade?
Yes. The sentries at the gateway include guards on horseback. Before 4 PM, the soldiers are seated on their horses.
When should I arrive for a ceremony?
Arrive at least 30 minutes early to find a viewing spot.
