Horse Guards - Free Audio Guide

The Horse Guards is an 18th‑century parade building and ceremonial complex on Whitehall in London that has long served as the official headquarters and public face of the Sovereign’s Household Cavalry and the British Army’s ceremonial establishments. Its parade ground, framed by historic façades and equestrian statues, provides the setting for mounted sentries, guard‑change ceremonies and national pageantry, notably the annual Trooping the Colour and other state occasions. Visitors encounter military architecture, museum displays relating to cavalry history and the continuing ritual role of the Household Cavalry. Public access and viewing opportunities are governed by official ceremonial schedules; certain interior areas and the museum may have separate entry arrangements or charges. Parts of the site are historic and include steps or restricted spaces; accessible routes and facilities exist but can be limited by operational requirements and security.