Tea at the Palace?

Your chance to see behind the famous gates or tour five public rooms in the Prince Of Wales' London home, Clarence House. Both palaces operate a timed ticket system and entry to Buckingham Palace includes an audio tour giving more detailed information about the art, history and decoration of the rooms.

Buckingham Palace, SW1 (020-7766 7300). Sat 31 Jul-Thur 5 Aug, 9.30am-4.15pm, ends Sun 26 Sep, £12.95, concs £11, under-17s £6.50, under-fives free.

Clarence House, The Mall, SW1 (020-7766 7303). Wed 4 & Thur 5 Aug, 9.30am-5pm, ends Sun 17 Oct, £5.50, under-17s £3, under-fives free.