Palace · London, United Kingdom
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace (UK: ) is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London, England. Built 1703.
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Landmark facts
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1703 |
| Architect | William Winde, John Nash |
| Elevation | Elevation: 6.1 m |
| Coordinates | 51.5008° N, 0.1419° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Buckingham Palace is known for
Buckingham Palace (UK: ) is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London, England.
About Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace (UK: ) is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London, England. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
History
In the Middle Ages, the site of the future palace formed part of the Manor of Ebury (also called Eia). The marshy ground was watered by the river Tyburn, which still flows below the courtyard and south wing of the palace. Where the river was fordable (at Cow Ford), the village of Eye Cross grew.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Buckingham Palace website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | London |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | London City Airport (LCY) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · London, United Kingdom · 13.8 miles away
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) · London, United Kingdom · 24.4 miles away
- London Luton Airport (LTN) · Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · 27.6 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Buckingham Palace?
Buckingham Palace (UK: ) is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London, England.
Where is Buckingham Palace located?
Buckingham Palace is in London, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.5008° N, 0.1419° W.
How do I get to Buckingham Palace?
The nearest town is London, and the nearest airport is London City Airport (LCY), about 8.3 miles away (straight line).
When was Buckingham Palace built?
Buckingham Palace was built 1703.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham_Palace — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42182 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.royal.uk/royal-residences-buckingham-palace — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.