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Many famous tourist attractions in the UK will close from today to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II. She died at the age of 96 at Balmoral on the afternoon of September 8th after a 70-year reign. Most of the closed sites will reopen on Saturday. But buildings owned by the British Royal Family, such as royal palaces, are expected to remain closed for more than a week as King Charles III has declared a 10-day period of national mourning.
Royal Residence and Gallery
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 Holyroodhouse Palace and The Queen's Gallery in Edinburgh, will be closed to visitors. There is currently no announcement on the Royal Collection Trust website regarding when they will reopen.
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Cathedral is the location of the famous Royal Wedding.
The church began closing on Friday in preparation for the Queen's funeral. A special ceremony honoring Queen Elizabeth II will be broadcast live on BBC One. This is the same venue where Prince Charles and Princess Diana Spencer held their wedding.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey boasts distinctive Gothic architecture.
The monastery will only be open for prayer until Sunday, September 11th. It will then be closed to visitors until Wednesday, September 21st.
Tower of London
Once a formidable fortress, the Tower of London has become a popular tourist attraction.
The tower is renowned as one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the world. It is also a popular tourist attraction, drawing many visitors to England. However, during this time, the Tower of London will be temporarily closed to visitors.
Royal Albert Hall
England's most valuable architectural masterpiece.
This is Britain's most valuable architectural landmark. The hall has a capacity of over 5,000 people. Performances here have also been suspended since Friday.
Legoland Windsor
A park for visitors who love Lego.
The amusement park located near Windsor Castle closed on Friday. Information regarding ticket reservations, refunds, and reopening dates will be announced via email to customers.
London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo
The Queen of England visited 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 Museum London
The National Museum in London displays many valuable specimens.
Founded in 1824, the museum remains the most visited museum in England. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the museum announced on its social media page that it would be temporarily closed from Saturday, September 10th, as a tribute to her.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The botanical garden is recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage site.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is considered the most beautiful garden in England and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Representatives from the gardens have stated that they will begin closing on Friday, and further details will be announced via email.
