The Mall

Most visitors to Buckingham Palace arrive by heading up a wide, tree-lined boulevard known as ‘The Mall’, which links the Palace with Trafalgar Square. If you have ever watched footage of Royal celebrations, or runners crossing the finish line of the London Marathon, it is likely that you would have seen The Mall on the television. As well as trees, the street is also lined with crowds, many of whom wave Union Jacks.

The Mall affords great views of Buckingham Palace, including the famous balcony where the Royal Family will congregate and wave to the public during particular national celebrations. At the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II delighted the crowds by appearing on the balcony alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children.

Those taking part in our London Daytrip will be able to walk down the Mall, see Buckingham Palace and hopefully watch the Changing of the Guard!