Visit to Queens Gallery and Afternoon Tea for Two - £60

See the outstanding Royal collection of art and furniture at Buckingham Palace, then after your visit to the Queen's Gallery enjoy afternoon tea at the sumptuous Rubens Hotel. A great gift for art lovers.

 

What Your Experience Includes
The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace was re-opened by the Queen in 2002, and has been a dedicated space for displaying exhibitions from the stunning Royal Collection for 40 years. The magnificent collections of national art and treasures are held in trust by the Queen for the nation, and include furniture, paintings, jewellery and other treasures. After you have enjoying browsing around the gallery, you may then visit The Rubens Hotel for a delicious afternoon tea.

The Queen’s Gallery is accessed through a striking portico leading to a soaring double-height entrance hall and staircase. The Gallery's upper level offers several galleries or rooms, used for special exhibitions of paintings, drawings, watercolours and prints, furniture, porcelain, enamels, miniatures, jewellery and other works of art. Exhibitions are temporary and subject to change, but mayt include ‘Treasures from the Royal Collection’ (including world-famous paintings by Canaletto, Rembrandt and Winterhalter; amazing jewels, wonderful works by Fabergé, and ceremonial pieces of sculpture, furniture, porcelain and arms and armour); ‘The Conversation Piece: Scenes of Fashionable Life’ (this exhibition will explore the tradition of the ‘Conversation Piece’, group portraits of high-society sitters in strikingly informal situations), ‘Victoria & Albert: Art & Love’ (a major exhibition bringing together in excess of 400 items from the Royal Collection, focusing on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s shared enthusiasm for collecting and displaying works of art).

Following your visit to The Queen’s Gallery, The Rubens Hotel is a short stroll away, where you will be able to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea from its position opposite the Royal Mews. The afternoon tea will include delicate finger sandwiches, a selection of homemade pastries, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, and a choice of freshly brewed teas and coffees.

Please note that filming and photography are not permitted inside The Queen’s Gallery, and mobile phones must be switched off inside the building. Souvenirs (many of which are designed exclusively for the Royal Collection) can be purchased from a shop inside the Gallery. Please note that exhibitions are temporary and subject to change.

• Entrance to The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, housing a spectacular collection of national treasures
• A chance to see unique exhibitions
• Delicious afternoon tea at The Rubens Hotel
• Please approximately 2 ½ -3 hours for your experience (of which approx 2 hours will usually be spent at The Queen’s Gallery, although there is no time limit)
• Experience gift pack including smart wallet, pesonalised voucher and message card
• PA cover to a value of £50,000 plus cancellation indemnity

Choice of Locations
London (Central London)

Restrictions

• Minimum age: 17
• No height or weight restrictions
• The Queen’s Gallery is open daily from 10am – 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm).
• Confirmed closure dates for The Queen's Gallery are 15th February – 18th March 2010, 2nd April 2010 and 1st November 2010 – 14th April 2011. The palace will also be closed 25-26th December. Additional closure days may apply. Please call for full details.
• The Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will be 1 August - 28 September 2010. Further dates may be added.
• Kindly note that we cannot guarantee all areas of the palace will be open on the day of your visit.
• Please note that all Official Residences of The Queen are working Royal Palaces. Opening arrangements may change at short notice. Please check before planning a visit.
• A reasonable level of fitness is desirable as some walking is involved.
• The Queen’s Gallery is fully accessible for wheelchair users and there are suitable toilet facilities. There are steps up to the hotel so assistance for wheelchair users will be required.
• Please advise the centre on booking of any dietary requirements.
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary.

Other Information
You will receive a presentation voucher pack containing a voucher (valid for 9 months from date of purchase unless stated otherwise above), background reading on the experience and details of how to book a date.

Your voucher pack will be sent via 1st class post, or you can request our 48 Hour Guaranteed Delivery service for an additional charge. Please allow 3-5 working days for 1st class delivery and 2 working days for the 48 Hour service.

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