Lambeth Palace is the London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, his family and two religious communities. It is the centre of his ministry, worship and hospitality.
As a working palace and a family home, Lambeth Palace is not open to the public on a daily basis. The Palace is currently undergoing an extensive programme of refurbishment. As such the Palace is currently closed for Tours.
Palace Tours
There are no tours scheduled during the refurbishment. It is our intention to recommence tours following the refurbishment in 2025.
We will announce when bookings for 2025 are to open. We will announce the date on our website here and across our social media channels. The diary will open towards the end of the refurbishment work, when availability to visit can be confirmed.
Follow @visitlambethpalace on Instagram or Facebook for updates.
Library Tours
Tours of the Lambeth Palace Library are overseen by the library. Further details and scheduled tours can be found on their website here.
The tour will take you through the history of the library and its collections, as well as their journey to a brand new, purpose-built home for the books and documents cared for.
Palace Open Days
Held in the summer, our open days give visitors the opportunity to experience the Palace.
Funds raised from tickets, refreshments and activities are donated to charities to support their work.
Visit our Open Day page here for further information to plan your day.
Follow @visitlambethpalace on Instagram or Facebook for updates.
