"Lambeth Palace is the ancient official residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury, and once through the 530-year-old gatehouse, you're into an estate that's in places very old, quite modern, and a curious blend of post-war rebuilding. Really, it's a chance to see inside the state rooms and several grand halls, while regularly peering into glass cases containing ecclesiastical curiosities, noting the paintings and hearing room guides talking about this or that."
"There's also a downloadable guide that I recommend reading before visiting, as it can be a bit awkward to read on a phone on the day. The entrance is the main gatehouse, next to the southern end of Lambeth Bridge - a modest walk or a short bus ride from Vauxhall or Waterloo stations. A tip, as you leave the main tour, you need to double back a bit into the courtyard to finish off with the Great Hall."
An open day at Lambeth Palace takes place on Friday 12 December 2025 with tickets currently on sale. Lambeth Palace is the Archbishop of Canterbury's official residence, featuring a 530-year-old gatehouse and a mix of historic, modern, and post-war rebuilt areas. Visitors can tour state rooms and grand halls, view ecclesiastical curiosities and paintings, and hear room guides. The event benefits local charities and will include charity stalls. A downloadable guide is available and should be read before visiting because it can be awkward to consult on a phone. Entrance is via the main gatehouse by Lambeth Bridge; visitors should double back into the courtyard at the tour's end to finish in the Great Hall, which formerly housed the Palace library.
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