The Household Cavalry Standards Parade 28 th May 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION ANSWER When is the parade? 28th May 2014 Where is the parade? Horse Guards Parade Where is the garden party? Buckingham Palace Gardens How long is the parade? Approximately one hour Where do I get into the parade? There are three entrances: 1. From Whitehall 2. From The Mall 3. From Birdcage Walk What are the timings? 10:45 – All guests are to be seated for parade 11:00 – Parade Starts 15:00 – Garden Party Starts 18:00 – Garden Party Finishes How do I buy tickets for the parade? Ticket application forms are available and can be obtained by e-mailing: [email protected] How do I buy tickets for the garden All tickets come with a ticket to the Garden Party party? unless you specifically order PARADE ONLY What forms of ID do I need? • Photo ID – Either Passport or Driving Licence • Utility Bill/Bank Statement – Confirming address Where do I get into Buckingham There are three entrances: Palace? 1. Front entrance of Buckingham Palace 2. Grosvenor Gate 3. Hyde Park Corner Gate How much does it cost? Parade Only £15.00 Serving Soldiers £10.00 Serving Soldiers Guests £20.00 Serving Officers £25.00 Serving Officers guests £25.00 Association, Retired Officers and other £25.00 guests Above allocation of 2 guests £35.00
How many people can I bring? • Serving soldiers are entitled to four guests • Association members are entitled to three guests Can I bring my children? Children are entitled to come to the parade but require a ticket. The Buckingham Palace garden party is 16 and over. When do I get my tickets? We hope to start sending tickets out at the beginning of March What do I wear? The Standards Parade. Morning Dress, Lounge Suit or Jacket and Trousers (no denim). Military Personnel may wear Ceremonial Day or other Service equivalent. NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE DRESS CODE MAY RESULT IN REFUSED ENTRY
The Garden Party Ladies: Day dress with hat or Uniform (No Medals). Trouser suit may be worn. Gentlemen: Morning Dress, Lounge Suit or Uniform (No Medals). Chains of Office may be worn. National Dress may be worn Where is the nearest station? National Rail • Victoria • Waterloo • Charing Cross
Underground • St. James Park (District & Circle) • Westminster (Jubilee, District & Circle) • Green Park (Piccadilly, Victoria, Jubilee) • Piccadilly (Piccadilly, Bakerloo) • Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo) Where can I park my car? There is no free parking available. Below are some local car parks: • Q Park LTD Address: 15 Great College St, London SW1P 3RX Phone:020 7222 8621 • Q Park LTD Address: Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2TS Phone:0870 442 0104 • Titan Car Parking LTD Address: Leicester Square Car Park, 39-41 Whitcomb St, London WC2H 7DT Phone:020 7839 5858 • Savoy Adelphi Garage Address: Savoy Adelphi Garage, Savoy Pl, London WC2N 6BL Phone:020 7836 4838 Would I have to pay the congestion Yes. For details visit: charge? http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/congestioncharging/
Is there disabled parking? There is a very limited supply of disabled parking. Anyone requiring disabled parking is to mention so on their ticket application. Can I organise a coach? Yes, there is parking just off of The Mall What do I do between the parade and There is approximately three hours between the the garden party? parade and the Garden Party. Below is a list of local eateries: Restaurants • The Albannach 66 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DS Tel: 020 7768 0260 • Roux at Parliament Square 11 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AD, Tel: 020 3544 1643 • Mint Leaf Suffolk Place, Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HX, Tel: 020 3542 3568 • Brumus at Haymarket Haymarket Hotel, 1 Suffolk Place, London SW1Y 4HX, • Brasserie at Charing Cross The Strand, London WC2N 5HX, Tel: 020 3551 5143 • Villandry St James Trafalgar House, 12 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AU, • Inn the Park St James's Park, London SW1A 2BJ, Tel: 020 7451 9999 • Garfunkels Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BW, Tel: 020 8395 5148 • Boyds Brasserie 8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BY, Tel: 020 7808 3344 • Thai Square 21-24 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5BN, Tel: 020 7839 4000 • Prezzo Unit D Grand Buildings, London WC2N 5BW, Tel: 020 7930 4288 • Pizza Express 450 Strand, London WC2R 0RG, Tel: 020 7930 8205 • Tortilla 460 The Strand, London WC2R 0RG, Tel: 020 7930 0269 • Café in the Crypt Address: St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ Tel: 0207 766 1158 • Davy’s Wine Bar Address: Crown Passage, 20 King's St, St James's, London SW1Y 6QY Phone:020 7839 8831
Public Houses / Gastro Pubs • Silver Cross: Address: 33 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX Phone:020 7930 8350
• Clarence Address: 53 Whitehall, London SW1A 2HP Phone:020 7930 4808
• The Lord Moon of the Mall Address: 16-18 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY Phone:020 7839 7701
• The Old Shades Address: 37 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX Phone:020 7839 8577
• The Sherlock Holmes Address: 10-11 Northumberland St, London WC2N 5DB Phone:020 7930 2644
• The Ship and Shovell Address: 1-3 Craven Passage, London WC2N 5PH Phone:020 7839 1311
• The Red Lion Address: 48 Parliament St, London SW1A 2NH Phone:020 7930 5826
Where can I stay? A couple of suggestions are listed below others why there are plenty of hotels in London
• Union Jack Club Address: Sandell Street, London SE1 8UJ Phone:020 7902 6000
• Victory Services Club Address: 63-79 Seymour Street, London W2 2HF Phone: 020 7723 4474
Are there taxis available? There will be a taxi rank outside of Buckingham Palace at the end of The Garden Party. Otherwise black cabs are always around. Is there transport from The Parade to No there is not. The easiest way is to walk down The Garden Party? The Mall or to get a black cab.