Household Cavalry Museum
The Household Cavalry Museum Whitehall SW1A 2AX
Tube: Near Charing Cross, Embankment, Westminster
From 5 to 11 years-old, 12 years-old+
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About Household Cavalry Museum
“Our kids absolutely loved it! Think this could be our favourite secret museum in London” – Anonymous Mum
The Household Cavalry Museum is a brilliant behind-the-scenes peek at royal soldiers and their horses. Try on real kit, watch troopers in action, and explore hands-on exhibits about battles and parades. It’s interactive, fascinating, and perfectly placed for a fun family stop just off Whitehall.
Top tip from the KidRated team:
Pair it with a stroll in St James’s Park – ice cream by the lake is practically compulsory.
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Yes. It’s all undercover – perfect for rainy days. You’ll still get to see real horses in action through a big glass wall into the stables.
Nope. The horses are working military animals, so no touching or feeding, but you can get really close for some brilliant photos.
Most families spend 45–60 minutes. It’s small but packed with cool stuff, so it’s ideal as part of a bigger day out.
Yes. You’ll get a personal audio-visual guide (in English) with subtitles on the videos. Great for curious kids and history-loving grown-ups.
If the allergy is severe, best skip this one – there are live horses nearby. Mild allergy? Bring meds just in case and stick to the galleries.
Yes. Everything’s on one level with step-free access. The first room has cobblestones, but most areas are smooth. There’s a baby change and accessible loo too.
Not inside the museum, but you’re just steps from St James’s Park Café, plus plenty of family-friendly spots around Trafalgar Square and Whitehall.
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Thanks Kid Rated for the recommendation — could just be our favourite secret museum in London. Being horse-mad helps, but it also feels like a real find for anyone wanting to feel like you’re having a quintessentially London experience. It takes about 30-minutes to explore the museum, then see the guards in the stables, and head out to see the change of guard in action. We combined with a trip to the playground in St James Park!