Many famous attractions in the UK will close from today in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. She died at Balmoral on the afternoon of September 8 at the age of 96 after a reign of 70 years. Most of the closed sites will reopen on Saturday. But buildings owned by the British monarch, such as royal palaces, are expected to be closed for more than a week as King Charles III has declared a 10-day period of national mourning.
Royal Residences and Galleries
The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.
The State Rooms, the Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, along with the Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queen's Gallery in Edinburgh, will be closed to visitors. There is no word on the Royal Collection Trust website on when they will reopen.
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is the site of famous royal weddings.
The church will be closed from Friday for the Queen's funeral. A special service in honour of Queen Elizabeth II will be broadcast live on BBC One. It was the site of the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey has distinctive gothic architecture.
The monastery is open for prayer only until Sunday, September 11. The site will be closed to visitors until Wednesday, September 21.
Tower of London
Once a fortified fortress, the Tower of London has become a popular tourist destination.
The tower is known as one of the best preserved medieval castles in the world. It is also a famous tourist attraction, attracting many tourists to England. However, during this time, the Tower of London will be temporarily closed to visitors.
Royal Albert Hall
Britain's most precious architectural work.
This is Britain's most precious architectural work. This hall has a capacity of more than 5,000 people. Performances here have also been suspended since Friday.
Legoland Windsor
A park for visitors who love Lego.
The theme park, located near Windsor Castle, closed on Friday. Details on ticket retention, refunds and reopening dates will be communicated to customers via email.
London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo
The Queen of England visits Whipsnade Zoo.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Whipsnade Zoo in 2017. Both attractions were closed for 10 days of national mourning.
National Gallery London
The National Gallery in London displays many valuable specimens.
The museum was founded in 1824 and remains the most visited museum in the UK. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the museum announced on its social media page that it would be temporarily closed from Saturday, September 10, as a way to pay tribute to her.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The botanical garden is recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is considered the most beautiful garden in England and is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. A representative of the botanical garden said they will start closing from Friday, with specific information to be announced by email.
