Royal Jewellery: From Coronations to Keepsakes
Explore 500 years of British royal jewellery, with more than 300 pieces on display from the 16th century to the present day. Located in The Kings Gallery London. Also included is a visit to The Royal Mews.
Explore 500 years of British royal jewellery, with more than 300 pieces on display from the 16th century to the present day. Located in The Kings Gallery London. Also included is a visit to The Royal Mews.
KING GALLERY - LONDON
Explore 500 years of British royal jewellery, with more than 300 pieces on display from the 16th century to the present day. See jewellery worn by monarchs from Henry VIII and Charles II to Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, alongside paintings, designs and documents from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives.
The exhibition follows the story of royal jewellery, from the work of early royal goldsmiths to designs by famous jewellery houses such as Garrard & Co, Cartier, Boucheron and Fabergé. Discover how jewellery has helped shape the image of the monarchy over the centuries.
While the Crown Jewels will not feature in the exhibition and will remain on show at the Tower of London, the exhibition includes magnificent jewels made for coronations and other important royal occasions.
Highlights of the exhibition include the Diamond Diadem made for George IV, Queen Victoria's Small Diamond Crown and Queen Charlotte’s garnet jewels.
ROYAL MEWS - LONDON
The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is responsible for all road travel arrangements for The King and members of the Royal Family, from horse-and-carriage to car and from livery to harness.
See what goes on behind the scenes at a real working stables in the heart of London. As part of your visit, you'll discover the iconic 260-year-old Gold State Coach used at State occasions such as the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023.
Sun 29th Aug 2027
Coach departs Chickerell 06:30 - Portland 07:00 - Weymouth 07:30 - Dorchester 08:00
Arrive Fleet Services for 45 mins break- depart 11:00
Arrive London 12:30 approx.
2 x Entry slots into Kings Gallery 13:00 & 13:15
Entry slot into Royal Mews between 15:00 & 15:15
Coach leaves London 17:30 approx
Stop Motorway Services for 45 mins stop
Arrive back into Dorchester 21:30 - Weymouth 21:55 - Portland 22:20 - Chickerell 22:45
INCLUSIVE COACH FARE & ENTRY TO KINGS GALLERY & ROYAL MEWS:
ONLY £79 PERSON
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bere Regis Drax | Bere Regis, Drax Arms, West Street |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Littlemoor Road Finches | Littlemoor Road, The Finches bus stop |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | Southlands Road bus stop on Buxton Road, Weymouth (former St Nicholas Church) |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
