The Household Cavalry Museum — Attraction in London

During my London trip, I had the pleasure of visiting The Household Cavalry Museum, and it was a unique and fascinating experience — something I would highly recommend to fellow Indian travellers.

Located right near Horse Guards Parade, the museum gives you a deep insight into the life and traditions of the Queen’s personal bodyguards — the Household Cavalry. As someone from India, where we deeply respect our armed forces, I found the dedication and discipline of these cavalrymen truly inspiring.

The best part? You can actually watch the soldiers — both the horses and their riders — going about their daily duties through a glass partition. It felt like I was getting a live behind-the-scenes glimpse into the royal military lifestyle. The uniforms, the helmets, the real swords — all on display — reminded me of our own Maharaja-era cavalry traditions.

The museum is well organised, not too crowded, and very informative. There are also interactive exhibits where kids and adults can try on uniforms and learn about ceremonial duties.

It’s a short visit, but worth every minute. For anyone interested in British history, the monarchy, or military traditions, this place is a hidden gem.

Ek dum royal aur dumdaar...

Amazing volunteers, extremely kind n hospitable. One star because we cut them at one of their most disorganized events. We had the bad luck of coming w seconds of a huge parents n children group. They took the entire space by the uniforms not a single horse stall was left for the several people that were not part of that group. So that we could take our time trying uniforms and photographing while they were going w their demonstration. it could have been a lot more organized. As it was we had to wait for them for an extra long time, in order to find a small space for us even though we were there before the group and strollers took over the entire stool area. It could have been much better organized. To make matters worse the soldiers blocked the window so that we could not see them either (too many people filming/looking at them). So... An unfortunate: I don't care attitude from the workers vs a very kind attitude from...

Viewing window onto working stables. Dressing up area so you can experience how heavy the uniforms actually are. Three rooms of Museum displaying the history of the Cavalry and the breeding of it's horses. Including the battle of Waterloo. Great for anyone interested in the military and horses. Has a gift shop. The parade ground has a mahoosive Turkish cannon on the edge built in 1524 by Murad son of Abdullah a chief gunner and taken to Egypt by the British Army in 1801. But it is usually overlooked due to the parades taking place. Beyond the parade ground is St James's Park. In close proximity to St James's Park, Whitehall, Cenotaph, Churchill War Rooms, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St Martin's in the Field, The National Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery, Leicester Square, Victoria, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Parliament Square. Nearest station St...